Manus
: How to use it, features, and the business problems it solves
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What is Manus?
A general-purpose autonomous AI agent that, from just a goal, plans, executes, and verifies on its own in the cloud and delivers research, documents, websites, apps, and more as finished 'deliverables.' It completes tasks in a sandbox (including its own browser control and code execution), and supports Wide Research, scheduled tasks, and 40+ external-app integrations (MCP).
Business problems it solves
About "Manus"
What is Manus
Manus is a general-purpose AI agent that, from just a goal, plans, executes, and verifies on its own in the cloud and delivers research, documents, implementations, and more as finished "deliverables". Under the banner "a general-purpose AI agent that delivers research, documents, and implementation as deliverables," it doesn't just answer questions — it operates a sandbox (a cloud PC/browser) itself to carry tasks through to completion.
Manus's core is "autonomously doing the work to produce deliverables." In a cloud sandbox that includes its own browser control and code execution, it generates slides, websites, web apps, images, and music; runs "Wide Research" that executes many tasks in parallel; and supports scheduled tasks and 40+ external-app integrations (MCP). The AI model used is not publicly disclosed.
How to use
Give it a goal, and the AI delivers from planning to finished output.
Give a goal
Tell it what you want (research, documents, implementation, etc.).
Plan & execute autonomously
The AI plans and executes tasks in the sandbox.
Verify & integrate
It verifies results and works with external apps (MCP).
Receive deliverables
Receive documents, sites, reports, and more as deliverables.
Pricing is credit-based, and each plan includes daily refresh credits, 20 concurrent tasks, and 20 scheduled tasks. Check the official pricing page for whether a free plan exists.
Key features
01Autonomous task execution
For a goal, the AI plans, executes, and verifies on its own, completing tasks in a cloud sandbox (with its own browser control and code execution). It also offers "Wide Research," which runs many tasks in parallel.
02Deliverable generation
Supports generating slides, websites, web apps, AI design, images, and music. Scheduled tasks let you automate repetitive work.
03Integrations, multi-device, security
Integrates with 40+ external apps like Gmail, Notion, LINE, Google Calendar, and Canva (MCP). It works on web, desktop, and mobile apps and via API, and holds SOC 2 and ISO 27001/27701.
Pricing
The figures below are monthly; annual billing is discounted (about 17% off). It is credit-based, and you can choose the amount you need.
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Monthly credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $20 | $17 | 4,000 |
| Custom | from $40 | from $34 | 8,000–20,000 (selectable) |
| Extended | $200 | $167 | 40,000 (incl. cloud computer) |
Team/Business plans are by inquiry (SSO, training opt-out, shared credits, etc.). Check the official pricing page for whether a free plan exists. Note: per the official notice (as of August 2026), Manus was acquired by Meta in December 2025 and is said to be separating from Meta to resume operating as an independent company. The situation is fluid, so always confirm the latest status and pricing on the official site.
How it differs from other AI agents / conversational AIs
Manus stands out by not just answering, but doing the work itself in the cloud to produce finished "deliverables" like documents and sites, end to end. It differs from chat-centric AIs in that it completes tasks and returns actual outputs.
| Aspect | Manus | Genspark AI | General conversational AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Autonomous execution + deliverables | Agentic search/creation | Chat, answers |
| Strength | Completes work in the cloud, integrations | Agentic search & creation | Broad conversation |
| Output | Documents/sites/apps, etc. | Answers, generated items | Mainly text |
Genspark AI, which searches and creates agentically, and ChatGPT, a general conversational AI, make good points of comparison. If you want deliverables produced autonomously from your instructions, Manus is a strong option.
The information on this page is based on the official site as of August 2026. Please check the official site for the latest specifications, pricing, and operating status.
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