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Manus alternatives
Manus compared with 12 alternatives: Genspark, Flowith, Skywork, MiniMax Agent, Kortix and 7 more.
Manus has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits). 9 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ManusThis tool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Genspark | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Flowith | Free trial · from $17.91/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Skywork | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MiniMax Agent | Free plan · from $220/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Kortix | Free plan · from $40/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Do Anything | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Eigent | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Happycapy | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hyperagent | From $20/mo | No | Web, iOS |
| LobeHub | Free plan · from $9.9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Meta Muse | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| MuleRun | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Manus
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Genspark
AI workspace with an agent for research, slides, sheets and docs
- Genspark starts at $19.99 per month, billed annually at $239.99 (Plus). Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Only Genspark lists a Linux app.
- Genspark also covers meeting notes, chat assistant, documents and spreadsheets.
- Manus also covers app builder.
Suits: Turning a prompt into slides, spreadsheets or documents
- Free trial · from $17.91/mo
Flowith
Canvas-based AI workspace with a long-running agent called Neo
- Flowith starts at $17.91 per month, billed yearly at $214.92 (Pro); $19.90 billed monthly. Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Manus has a free plan. Flowith does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manus lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who prefer a branching canvas to a single chat thread
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Skywork
AI workspace agent that produces slides, docs, sheets and websites
- Skywork starts at $19.99 to $24.99 per month (Basic, US App Store in-app prices). Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Only Manus lists a macOS app.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
- Skywork also covers transcription, documents and spreadsheets.
- Manus also covers app builder.
Suits: Turning a brief into a slide deck, report or spreadsheet
- Free plan · from $220/yr
MiniMax Agent
General-purpose AI agent for research, coding, websites and media
- MiniMax Agent starts at $220 per year, billed annually (Go); $22 billed monthly. Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
- MiniMax Agent also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Research, slide decks and websites produced from a single prompt
- Free plan · from $40/mo
Kortix
Open-source platform for running AI agents from a git repo you own
- Kortix starts at $40 per seat / month (Team). Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Only Kortix lists a Linux app.
- Only Manus lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
- Kortix is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that want agent configuration versioned in a git repository
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Do Anything
Autonomous AI agent with its own email, phone and browser
- Do Anything starts at $20 per month (Starter, 5,000 credits). Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Manus has a free plan. Do Anything does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manus lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
- Do Anything also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Handing over a multi-day goal such as launching a newsletter or planning a trip
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Eigent
Open-source desktop app for working alongside AI agents
- Eigent starts at $19.99 per month (Plus); $199.90 billed yearly. Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Only Eigent lists a Linux app.
- Only Manus lists a web app.
- Only Manus lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who want a desktop agent that runs on their own API keys or local models
- Free plan · from $17/mo
Happycapy
Cloud sandbox computer where AI agents run skills and automations
- Happycapy starts at $17 per month, billed annually (Pro); $20 billed monthly. Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Only Manus lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
- Happycapy also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who want agent tools like Claude Code without a terminal
- From $20/mo
Hyperagent
Named AI agents that run from threads, Slack, email or a schedule
- Hyperagent starts at $20 per month (Hyperagent 20, which includes $20 of usage credit). Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Manus has a free plan. Hyperagent does not.
- Only Manus lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
- Hyperagent also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Teams that want recurring research or reporting run by agents on a schedule
- Free plan · from $9.9/mo
LobeHub
Workspace for building and running teams of AI agents
- LobeHub starts at $9.9 per month, billed yearly ($118.8); $12.9 billed monthly. Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Only LobeHub lists a Linux app.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
- LobeHub is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- LobeHub also covers chat assistant.
Suits: People who want several agents working on scheduled tasks in the cloud
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Meta Muse
Meta's personal AI agent for everyday tasks, goals and purchases
- Meta Muse starts at $20 per month (Power). Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Only Manus lists a Windows app.
- Only Manus lists a browser extension.
- Meta Muse also covers chat assistant and goals.
- Manus also covers app builder and presentations.
Suits: Personal errands such as bookings, shopping and price tracking
- Free plan · from $16/mo
MuleRun
General AI agent that works on its own always-on cloud computer
- MuleRun starts at $16 per month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly). Manus starts at $20 per month, billed monthly (Pro with 4,000 credits).
- Only Manus lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- MuleRun also covers workflow automation.
- Manus also covers presentations.
Suits: Handing off research, reports, slides and data analysis as whole tasks
Limits worth knowing in Manus
- Usage is metered in credits, and unused monthly credits do not roll over to the next cycle.
- Free accounts are limited to the Manus 2.0 Lite model in Agent Mode, 1 concurrent task and 1,500 daily-refresh credits a month.
- The pricing page lists Pro tiers of 4,000, 8,000 and 40,000 credits a month; the help center states prices only for the first two.
- The macOS desktop download is labeled for Apple Silicon, and no Linux app is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Manus?
The alternatives to Manus in this directory are Genspark, Flowith, Skywork, MiniMax Agent, Kortix, Do Anything, Eigent, Happycapy, Hyperagent, LobeHub, Meta Muse and MuleRun. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Manus.
Is there a free alternative to Manus?
Yes. Genspark, Skywork, MiniMax Agent, Kortix, Eigent, Happycapy, LobeHub, Meta Muse and MuleRun have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Manus alternatives work on Linux?
The Manus listing does not include a Linux app. Genspark, Kortix, Eigent and LobeHub list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Manus?
Kortix, Eigent and LobeHub are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.