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Manus
8.4/10
"AI that takes action, not just answers—autonomous agents that browse, code, and build in the cloud."
Autonomous AI agent platform (Meta-acquired)—executes multi-step tasks, browses the web, builds apps, and runs on Telegram. $19-199/mo.
Best for:Knowledge WorkersResearchersContent TeamsDevelopers
Free (1K credits) / Standard $20/mo / Customizable $40/mo / Pro $199/mo
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About Manus
Manus is an autonomous AI agent platform that goes beyond answering questions to actually executing complex tasks. Acquired by Meta in December 2025, it represents the shift from conversational AI to agentic AI that takes real action in sandboxed cloud environments.
Manus 1.6 (Feb 2026) introduces "Manus Max" for more powerful agents, mobile development capabilities, interactive image creation "Design View," and improved UI. Agents autonomously plan approaches, install dependencies, write code, browse the web, and return completed deliverables—all asynchronously in the cloud.
Key capabilities: browser operation and web automation, wide research with fact-checking, data analysis and visualization, full-stack web app building (frontend, backend, databases, auth), code execution and shell commands, document creation, content localization, and calendar automation.
Manus Agents on Telegram (Feb 2026) enables full agent capabilities within chat—Manus 1.6 Max for deeper reasoning, Manus 1.6 Lite for everyday tasks. Voice message transcription, structured data generation, and PDF report creation directly in conversation. WhatsApp, Line, Slack, and Discord integration planned.
Credit-based pricing with 300 daily refresh credits: Free (1,000 starter credits), Standard ($20/mo, 4,000 credits, 20 concurrent tasks), Customizable ($40/mo, 8,000 credits), Pro ($199/mo, 40,000 credits). Team plans from $39/member/mo (min 4 members). Warning: unused credits don't roll over, and tasks cannot show upfront cost estimates.
Key Features
Autonomous Task Execution
Manus 1.6 Max (Deep Reasoning)
Telegram Agent Integration
Full-Stack Web App Building
Browser Automation & Web Scraping
Wide Research & Data Analysis
Asynchronous Cloud Operation
The Good
- True autonomous action-taking AI
- Meta backing provides scale and resources
- Asynchronous—tasks continue when you disconnect
- Telegram integration for mobile access
The Not-So-Good
- Unused credits don't roll over
- Can't estimate task costs upfront
- Pro at $199/mo is expensive
- Meta acquisition raises privacy questions
Editor's Review
Editor's Review (February 2026)
Manus 1.6 with Meta's backing is the most capable autonomous AI agent available. It doesn't just tell you how to do things—it actually does them. The Telegram integration makes it accessible anywhere. The credit system has drawbacks, but the capabilities are genuinely impressive.
What We Love:
• Autonomously plans and executes multi-step tasks in sandboxed cloud environments
• Builds full-stack web apps, processes data, and automates browser workflows
• Telegram Agents bring full capabilities to mobile chat (Max for reasoning, Lite for speed)
• Asynchronous operation—tasks run in the cloud even when you disconnect
What Could Be Better:
• Credits don't roll over and tasks can't show upfront cost estimates
• Pro at $199/month is expensive for individual users
• Meta acquisition raises questions about data privacy and platform independence
• Complex tasks can consume credits rapidly with incomplete deliverables if budget runs out
Who Should Use It:
Knowledge workers and developers who need AI that goes beyond chat to actual task execution. If you frequently do repetitive web tasks, data gathering, content creation, or code generation, Manus automates the execution, not just the advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What makes Manus different from ChatGPT?
While ChatGPT generates text responses, Manus is an action engine that executes tasks autonomously in sandboxed cloud environments. It browses websites, writes and runs code, builds web apps, processes data, and returns completed deliverables.
Q:How does credit pricing work?
Credits are consumed by LLM tokens, virtual machines, and third-party APIs. Free: 1,000 starter credits + 300/day refresh. Standard ($20/mo): 4,000 credits. Customizable ($40/mo): 8,000 credits. Pro ($199/mo): 40,000 credits. Warning: unused monthly credits don't roll over.
Q:What is Manus Agents on Telegram?
Launched Feb 2026, Manus Agents runs directly in Telegram chat. Choose Manus 1.6 Max for deeper reasoning or Lite for faster everyday tasks. Supports voice message transcription, research, structured data, and PDF generation within the conversation.
Q:What happened with the Meta acquisition?
Meta acquired Manus (Butterfly Effect Pte Ltd) in December 2025. Meta continues operating the service while integrating the technology into products like Meta AI. This provides scale and resources but raises questions about data handling and platform independence.
Tool Information
Pricing ModelFreemium
Starting PriceFree (1K credits) / Standard $20/mo / Customizable $40/mo / Pro $199/mo
CategoryAI Agents
Last UpdatedFeb 2026
