Manus
Overview
Manus is a Chinese-origin autonomous AI agent that independently plans and executes multi-step tasks from a single prompt, covering web browsing, code execution, data analysis, and final deliverable creation. On August 11, 2026, Manus announced its intent to resume independent operations after China's NDRC ordered Meta to unwind its roughly $2B acquisition, and it formally resumed as an independent company on September 1, 2026.
Key Features
1. Multi-Agent Collaborative Architecture
Specialized agents work together on browsing, analysis, and coding, dynamically routing each step to the best-fit model.
2. Web App Builder and Slide Generation
Generate functional web apps and presentation slides directly from natural language, covering the full pipeline from research to finished artifact and deployment.
3. Desktop App and Messaging Integration
The desktop version can access local files. You can also hand off tasks from Slack, WhatsApp, or Telegram to work from anywhere.
Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Perks |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 300 daily credits, 1 concurrent task |
| Pro Entry | $20 | 4,000 credits/mo |
| Pro Mid | $40 | 8,000 credits/mo |
| Pro Top | $200 | 40,000 credits/mo |
| Team | From $20/seat (min 2) | Shared credit pool, SSO, usage analytics |
The free tier refreshes 300 credits daily, paid tiers span 4,000 to 40,000 monthly credits across three steps, and Team seats start at $20 per seat per month with a two-member minimum. Credit consumption scales with task complexity — a single deep-research run can exceed 900–1,000 credits.
Typical Use Cases
- Automated market research reports
- Web app prototyping
- Travel and itinerary planning
- Data analysis and visualization
Strengths
- Single-prompt end-to-end delivery
- Desktop and messaging hooks fit daily workflows
- Broad range of output formats, from slides to web apps
Weaknesses
- Opaque credit consumption makes budgeting hard
- Complex tasks can drain credits quickly
- Free tier is effectively a one- or two-task trial
- The Meta-unwind data deletion (limited to specific jurisdictions) was carried out Aug 23–24, 2026; account restoration reopened Aug 25.
Official Links
- Website: https://manus.im
- Pricing: https://manus.im/pricing
使いこなし Tips
SNS・コミュニティで共有されている実践的な使い方
- In Manus, turn one prompt into a recurring workflow with Scheduled Task — get daily insights instead of repeating the same manual search (Source: https://x.com/ManusAI_HQ/status/1937865863623061907)