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Estimated visits per month, across the web app and mobile apps.Visits23.2M/mo
Largest visitor share — 20% of traffic from Brazil.Top region20%Brazil

What it is

Overview

An AI workspace that handles multi-step tasks across coding, research, design, and presentations. Reviewers describe autonomous agents that can commit code to GitHub, scrape web data for research, and build Google Slides presentations without step-by-step prompting. The audience skews toward developers and technical project managers who want AI to execute entire workflows rather than assist with individual tasks. Uses a unified credit system across all tools rather than separate subscriptions.

At a glance

Usability & Quality overview

Inputs
Outputs
Platforms

Best for

  • Research and data analysis
  • Prototyping internal tools
  • Deep web research with citations

Watch out for

  • Production app development (too buggy)
  • Billing (cannot cancel subscriptions)
  • Support (no human support, AI loops)
Real product, not a wrapperIndependent product

Manus offers genuine workflow automation with AI agents that can execute complex multi-step tasks autonomously. It provides deep integrations with developer tools like GitHub for direct code commits, Google Workspace for presentation creation, and supports specialized use cases across coding, research, and design with a unified credit system.

Strong evidence

Quality score

Updated monthly·437.6K ratings analyzed·3 sourcesHigh confidence
69/100
90-day trendStable

Manus A powerful AI agent for research and data analysis, but plagued by billing fraud and non-functional support.

Score breakdown
=69/100
Sentiment ×50 31Adoption ×30 26Honesty ×20 15Adjustments -331 to reach 100

This score is our editorial judgment, computed automatically from the sources, weights, and dates shown above. It reflects the data we could verify as of July 7, 2026, not a guarantee or statement of fact about Manus. Third-party ratings and quotes belong to their original platforms and authors. Thin data lowers our confidence label, and we say so instead of guessing. Work on Manus? Dispute any datapoint and we will review it, publish your response, and correct verified errors.

Plans

Pricing

Pricing modelUsage-based

How free is free?

Trial only

All plans listed as "free" but credit system requires payment; predatory billing complaints

What you get for free

  • 4,000-40,000 credits per month depending on plan
  • 300 refresh credits daily
  • Access to slides, websites, apps, images and music generation
  • Cloud Computer (Extended plans only)

Behind the paywall

  • Credit top-ups when monthly allocation runs outPay-as-you-go
  • Higher monthly credit allocationsCustomizable or Extended
  • Cloud Computer accessExtended

Cost to actually use

Based on 52 classified review complaints about rate limits, credits, and billing.

CasualCredit system designed to consume quickly; users report rapid depletion.
DailyDaily users hit credit limits and require frequent top-ups.
HeavyHeavy users report spending $1000+ monthly on credits and subscriptions.

Community feedback

Aggregated reviews

Ratings and quoted comments below are aggregated from third-party sources and reflect those users' views, not SearchTools.ai's.

What reviewers talk about

themes inside the Sentiment pillar — not score ingredients

59Output Quality61 mentions
Scored from 61 mentions · medium confidence
POSITIVE trustpilot

I used Manus back in April 2026 and was not happy. I returned recently and found that Manus was very good. I have completed 3 new projects and the quality was excellent. The upgrades that they made to Manus has worked. Give it a 2nd chance. I am planning to do all my work with Ma

NEGATIVE trustpilot

"13 Days, 5 Chatbots, 0 Human Responses – $2,000 Pro Subscription" I subscribed to Manus Pro Annual in January 2026 for $2,000. After six months of systematically defective outputs and 240,000 credits wasted on agent errors and hallucinations, I submitted a formal dispute (DISPU

NEGATIVE trustpilot

Disappointing experience — paying for inaccurate results I've had consistent issues with the platform repeatedly telling me I'm out of credits, even when my balance should be sufficient. After topping up to resolve the issue, the answers I received were incorrect — which means I

NEGATIVE trustpilot

eles colocam um limite de reembolso baixíssimo para os erros dele e a qualidade cai DRASTICAMENTE, causando erros bizarros e entra em loop constantemente. Não precisa testar, pode ir nas mais garantidas, claude e etc.

24Value & Pricing56 mentions
Scored from 56 mentions · medium confidence
POSITIVE trustpilot

Had a good design experience with Manus but am not ready to commit to subscription… still a bit more to explore… so when my trial subscription ended and I was charged for subscription this morning I expected a fight for refund (most people will be familiar with unintended signups

NEGATIVE trustpilot

"13 Days, 5 Chatbots, 0 Human Responses – $2,000 Pro Subscription" I subscribed to Manus Pro Annual in January 2026 for $2,000. After six months of systematically defective outputs and 240,000 credits wasted on agent errors and hallucinations, I submitted a formal dispute (DISPU

NEGATIVE trustpilot

Absolutely horrible. They are scams, frauds, and they will take your money over and over and over again without your permission, without your authorization. While they try to claim that they have a refunds, and they have help available. None is available. They will block your ema

NEGATIVE trustpilot

Disappointing experience — paying for inaccurate results I've had consistent issues with the platform repeatedly telling me I'm out of credits, even when my balance should be sufficient. After topping up to resolve the issue, the answers I received were incorrect — which means I

28Reliability22 mentions
Scored from 22 mentions · low confidence
POSITIVE g2

JRJosh R.FounderSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)4/7/2026More Options "Reliable and Easy with Stellar Presentation Features" 4/5 I use Manus AI agent for executive system type work, and it's really great at creating presentations. I find it excellent for long-term planning and

NEGATIVE trustpilot

Disappointing experience — paying for inaccurate results I've had consistent issues with the platform repeatedly telling me I'm out of credits, even when my balance should be sufficient. After topping up to resolve the issue, the answers I received were incorrect — which means I

NEGATIVE trustpilot

I spent USD 1,076.34 on Manus between May 12 and June 12, 2026 — subscription, 68 pay-as-you-go top-ups, and a Cloud Computer plan. The platform failed badly from June 2–7: executing tasks without my instruction and severely underperforming, wasting ~107,000 credits and causing

NEGATIVE trustpilot

I reported 6,835 credit loss from stuck Agent task; support agents repeatedly only demanded non-existent share link. The ai agent help escalated case to specialized team but no follow up. Agent tasks lack share functionality. After 18 loops of info and screencap. Ai agent apo

26Support32 mentions
Scored from 32 mentions · medium confidence
POSITIVE reddit

UPDATE#2 (Aug 29): One of the Manus co-founders personally followed up with me after my post. He made sure my refund was handled (still pending on Apple’s side) and extended my Pro membership at no charge through December. Honestly, I’ve never had that level of personal attention

NEGATIVE trustpilot

"13 Days, 5 Chatbots, 0 Human Responses – $2,000 Pro Subscription" I subscribed to Manus Pro Annual in January 2026 for $2,000. After six months of systematically defective outputs and 240,000 credits wasted on agent errors and hallucinations, I submitted a formal dispute (DISPU

NEGATIVE trustpilot

Absolutely horrible. They are scams, frauds, and they will take your money over and over and over again without your permission, without your authorization. While they try to claim that they have a refunds, and they have help available. None is available. They will block your ema

NEGATIVE trustpilot

Like everything from Meta, customer service is non existent, in fact it's diabolical Manus itself is a great concept. but the sheer cost of the credits, make it more of a gimmick than a usable tool, give it a few more years and they will have hopefully lowered the credits cost an

49Ease of Use15 mentions
Scored from 15 mentions · low confidence
POSITIVE g2

JJJayce J.12/25/2025More Options "Effortless Integration, Action-Oriented AI" 5/5 I use Manus AI agent for a lot of tasks, mostly coding, but I also use it to analyze data, social media posts, and images. It helps me scale the things I am already good at. I love the connections

NEGATIVE trustpilot

AVOID! You literally cannot unsubscribe anywhere from the mobile app, they hide the subscription in Stripe and Play Store, their customer service is strictly AI and horrible in every which way. Dystopian

NEGATIVE reddit

Hey everyone, just wanted to share my experience with Manus AI in case it helps others. I signed up for their free trial and later decided to cancel during the trial period. However, I could not find any clear option to cancel in my account. I then followed the instructions in th

POSITIVE g2

I use Manus AI agent for executive system type work, and it's really great at creating presentations. I find it excellent for long-term planning and helping with organization. The reliability is impressive, especially when compared to other AI agents. Additionally, customer servi

36Trust derived from dimensions + predator detectionview math

A composite of the quality dimensions weighted by mention volume, then capped by predator / abuse-detection rules.

Reasoning

mixed zone (predator ratio 0.2-0.5) → trust ceiling 75

Watch & learn

Video content

YouTube
Your Research Game Just Got Upgraded with Manus AI YOUTUBE10.1K views

Your Research Game Just Got Upgraded with Manus AI

TheTech1046 days ago

Capabilities

Key features

Productivity Tools

Automates routine tasks and streamlines daily workflows to help you get more done

Website Builder

Builds complete, working websites from a prompt without writing code

Photo & Image Generator

Generates original images and photos from text prompts and reference inputs

Music Generator

Composes original instrumental or vocal music tracks from prompts, genres, and moods

The honest take

What users love & flag

Distinct themes surfaced across 437.6K reviews from 3 sources — each grounded in real review text, ranked by how often it comes up.

What users love10
Autonomous multi-step task execution
GitHub integration with direct code commits
Research capabilities with web scraping
Google Workspace integration for presentations
Coding assistance and debugging
Multi-domain AI capabilities in one platform
No interruption during task execution
Image analysis and data processing
Long-term planning assistance
Unified credit system across tools
What users flag10
AI-only customer support with no human escalation
Credit system errors and unexpected deductions
Billing issues and refund difficulties
Agent errors consuming credits unnecessarily
Subscription cancellation problems
Platform instability and crashes
Overpriced credit system
Tasks executing without user instruction
Poor support response times
Misleading referral point system

Questions

Frequently asked

What is Manus?

Manus is an all-in-one AI workspace that combines multiple creative and development capabilities into a single platform. Instead of using separate tools for design, coding, presentations, and content creation, users can generate slides, build websites, develop apps, create images and music, and conduct research all from one unified interface with a credit-based system.

How does Manus's credit system work?

Manus operates on a credit-based system where users spend credits to access different AI features across the platform. The platform offers three pricing tiers with 4,000, 8,000, or 40,000 monthly credits respectively, plus daily refresh credits. This unified credit system eliminates the need for separate subscriptions to multiple AI tools.

What can Manus create and build?

Manus can generate professional presentation slides, build functional websites from text prompts, create custom images and artwork, develop desktop applications, produce original music compositions, and conduct comprehensive research. It also offers UI/UX wireframing, email management, custom chatbot building, and browser automation capabilities.

Can Manus build websites without coding knowledge?

Yes, Manus can build functional websites from text prompts without requiring coding knowledge. The platform uses AI-assisted development to create websites as part of its full-stack app generation capabilities, making web development accessible to non-technical users.

How many tasks can I run simultaneously on Manus?

Manus allows users to run up to 20 concurrent and scheduled tasks simultaneously across all pricing tiers. This means you can have multiple AI processes running at the same time, such as generating images while building a website or creating music while conducting research.

What platforms is Manus available on?

Manus is available as both web and desktop applications, with mobile access also available. There's also an iOS version for mobile users, allowing you to access the AI workspace across different devices and platforms.

What makes Manus different from using separate AI tools?

Manus consolidates multiple AI capabilities under a single subscription and interface, eliminating the need to manage separate accounts and billing for different tools. Instead of switching between various platforms for design, development, research, and content creation, everything is accessible through one workspace with shared credit allocation.

Does Manus offer team and enterprise features?

Yes, Manus includes enterprise-grade security features and team management capabilities. The platform is designed to benefit teams and businesses that require diverse AI assistance across projects, with integrations for Slack and email to streamline workflow management.

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