Manus: what it is, pricing, and how to use it at work
Best pick: Real estate
In plain words: A general-purpose AI agent that works on its own virtual computer: you give it a goal ("research 20 local caterers and build a comparison sheet") and it browses, writes, and builds files, slides, or simple web pages until it's done.
Free tierYes (300 credits/day, Lite agent)
PriceFree; Pro from $20/mo
Ease of use●●●●○
Acts on the webYes (own virtual browser)
Who it's for
Owners who need finished deliverables (research reports, slide decks, spreadsheets, simple websites) without doing the clicking themselves.
Pricing tiers
| Free | $0: 300 daily credits (capped at 1,500/month) on the Lite agent |
|---|---|
| Pro | From $20/month (4,000 credits); $40/month (8,000 credits, 7-day trial); $200/month (40,000 credits); higher tiers available; ~17% off annual |
| Team | From $20 per seat/month, pooled credits, admin controls |
Checked on the official site or help pages in October 2026. Prices change often; confirm on manus.im before buying.
Daily-use examples by profession
Business owners
- Research 15 local competitors and build a pricing comparison spreadsheet
- Turn your notes into a 10-slide pitch deck for a bank loan
- Build a simple one-page website for a new service
Doctors & medical offices
- Compile a patient handout on post-visit care from your notes (you review medically)
- Research EHR or scheduling vendors and compare features and prices
- Create a staff onboarding slide deck
Real estate
- Build a neighborhood report (schools, amenities, recent sales) for a listing
- Make a listing presentation deck
- Research zoning rules for a parcel and summarize them with sources
Trainers & coaches
- Build a 4-week program PDF from your template
- Research local gyms' class prices for your pricing
- Create a simple landing page for a new bootcamp
Restaurants & bars
- Research event caterers and venues for a pop-up
- Turn your menu into a printable PDF and social graphics brief
- Compare POS systems' fees in a spreadsheet
Trades & home services
- Research suppliers and compare material prices
- Build a before/after portfolio page
- Draft a service-area SEO page for each town you cover
Pros and cons
Pros
- Produces finished files: docs, slides, spreadsheets, web pages
- Free tier to test real tasks
- Scheduled tasks for recurring research
Cons
- Credit-based: long or failed tasks still burn credits
- Unused monthly credits don't roll over
- Results need fact-checking before you rely on them
Bottom line
Manus is best for: One-off research and deliverables (reports, slides, sites). Start on the cheapest plan that fits, give it one real task from the list above, and check its work before relying on it.