Manus
China's first fully autonomous AI agent that executes complex multi-step tasks
Monica.im · Autonomous Agents
Launched Mar 2025
Quick Answer
Manus is china's first fully autonomous ai agent that executes complex multi-step tasks, made by Monica.im. It is a paid product. Key uses: Autonomous research, Website building, Data collection.
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Users
Invite only; Monica.im app 10M+ users
What is Manus?
Manus is a fully autonomous AI agent developed by Monica.im (China) that can independently browse the web, write and execute code, manage files, and complete complex multi-step tasks without human intervention. It demonstrated capabilities such as conducting full research projects, building websites, and executing business workflows end-to-end.
What's new in Manus in 2026?
Manus public demo (Mar 2025) went viral; first to top GAIA agent benchmark; invite-only access; backed by Tencent; raised undisclosed Series A; Monica.im behind it has 10M+ users on their assistant app; direct competitor to OpenAI Operator
How much does Manus cost?
Invite Only
Waitlist
- Full autonomous operation
- Web access
- Code execution
- File management
What can you do with Manus?
- Autonomous research
- Website building
- Data collection
- Business workflows
- Content creation pipelines
Pros
- Truly autonomous end-to-end
- Web browsing + code execution
- Multi-step complex tasks
- Demo showed impressive results
Cons
- Invite-only access
- Chinese company data concerns
- Reliability in production
- Expensive
What are the best alternatives to Manus?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Manus
How much does Manus cost?
Manus pricing: Invite Only at Waitlist.
Is Manus free?
Manus is a paid product with no permanent free tier.
What is Manus used for?
Manus is used for: Autonomous research, Website building, Data collection, Business workflows, Content creation pipelines.
What are the best alternatives to Manus?
Top alternatives to Manus include Devin, CrewAI, AutoGen.
What platforms does Manus support?
Manus is available on: Web (invite only).
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Ideal For
- Researchers
- Business analysts
- Early adopters wanting AI agents