Manus
: How to use it, features, and the business problems it solves

How to Use

1. Create an account

   Create an account on the official site (manus.im). Desktop and mobile apps are also available, and you can get started on the free plan.

2. Tell it what you want to achieve

   Type your goal in the chat — for example, "Research X and compile a report" or "Analyze this data." You can enter instructions in Japanese.

3. The AI executes tasks autonomously

   Manus creates a plan and carries it out on its own — running web searches, reading documents, executing code, and more — displaying progress step by step as it goes.

4. Check and adjust along the way

   You can review what's being worked on and provide additional instructions or course corrections as needed.

5. Receive deliverables and publish

   Receive the finished deliverables — reports, slides, websites, and more — and optionally publish or share them directly.

Features

• Fully autonomous task execution

  Goes far beyond one-off Q&A: starting from an ambiguous goal, it independently forms a plan and completes multi-step tasks.

• Multi-agent architecture

  Roles such as Planner, Executor, and Validator collaborate to improve the quality of task output.

• Research, analysis, and report creation

  End-to-end workflow from gathering information online and organizing/analyzing data, to producing reports and slides.

• Website generation and publishing

  Generates a website from a prompt and can publish it directly.

• Image, video, and slide generation

  Also supports generating visuals, videos, and presentation materials as deliverables.

• Meeting Minutes, Skills, and desktop version

  Features continue to expand: meeting minute generation, reusable routines (Skills), and a desktop "My Computer" mode.

• Scheduled execution

  Set tasks to run on a recurring schedule for automated, repeated processing.

Pricing

Pricing information is current as of June 2026. It uses a credit system quoted in USD (JPY equivalent varies with exchange rates). Credit consumption varies with task complexity. Check the official pricing page for the latest information.

※ Team plans are also available (~$20/seat/mo, minimum 2 seats). Credits generally do not roll over to the next month or day. Annual billing offers a discount.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Just share your goal — it handles everything from planning through execution and validation automatically
• Handles a wide range of work end-to-end: research, analysis, document creation, and web development
• Progress is visible and you can review and adjust mid-task
• Supports Japanese-language instructions and output

Cons

• The UI is primarily in English (instructions and deliverables support Japanese)
• Credit-based pricing: complex tasks consume a lot of credits and costs can be hard to predict
• Because it executes autonomously, deliverables should be verified before use in high-stakes work

Reviews & Reputation

• Highly praised for research and document automation: "Just give it instructions and walk away — the research report is ready when you come back."
• "You can hand off multiple tasks at once" is a common comment, while "it's hard to know in advance how many credits a task will use" and "outputs need checking for complex requirements" are also frequently noted.
• Often compared with other autonomous agents like Genspark and Devin, and chosen by users looking for general-purpose workflow automation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Is Manus free to use?

Yes. The free plan provides a daily credit allotment to try out the agent features. Paid plans are required for heavy use or higher concurrency.

Q. Can I use it in Japanese?

The UI is primarily in English, but tasks can be instructed in Japanese and deliverables can be produced in Japanese.

Q. How is Manus different from ChatGPT or Perplexity?

While ChatGPT and Perplexity primarily respond to queries through dialogue and search, Manus focuses on autonomous execution — starting from an ambiguous goal, it plans, executes, and validates on its own, producing deliverables like reports and websites.

Q. What kinds of tasks is it best suited for?

It excels at multi-step research and production tasks: market and competitive research, report/slide creation, data organization and analysis, and simple website development.

Manus vs. Other AI Services

For more detailed comparisons, see the individual pages for related services.