ToolLions editorial review
8.9/10
Manus AI executes multi-step work in a cloud browser and delivers researched reports, websites, slide decks, spreadsheets and scheduled automations.
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Score breakdown
Ease of use8.8/10
Value for money8.4/10
Features9.5/10
Output quality8.7/10
Privacy & security9.0/10
Support & documentation8.6/10
Strengths
- Useful permanent Free plan
- Broad autonomous-agent capability
- Strong research modes
- Creates deliverables, not only answers
- Wide connector catalog
- Mobile and desktop apps
- Public API v2
- Team SSO and training opt-out
- Published SOC 2 and ISO evidence
- Structured support documentation
Limitations
- Credit use varies by task complexity
- Monthly credits do not roll over
- Headline prices require annual billing
- Add-on credits require an active paid subscription
- Autonomous actions need oversight
- Some connectors need broad permissions
- API pricing is separate
- Higher Pro tier can be expensive
- Trial applies only to a stated higher Pro configuration
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Official sources checked
Pricing
Official pricing and billing sources — Manus AI ↗ Checked Checked on: 2026-07-14- Free plan
- Pro pricing
- Team plan
Free refreshes 300 credits daily. Pro starts at an effective $20 per month with annual billing and 4,000 monthly credits; the higher $40 tier provides 8,000 credits and a seven-day trial. Team starts at $20 per seat with annual billing.
Documentation
Official product documentation — Manus AI ↗ Checked Checked on: 2026-07-14- Monthly credits
- Add-on credits
- Connectors and Browser Operator
Manus is a general-purpose AI agent platform for research, browser actions, documents, slides, websites, data work, connected apps, scheduled tasks and API automation.
Security and privacy
Official privacy and security information — Manus AI ↗ Checked Checked on: 2026-07-14- Developer API
- Security certifications
Manus publishes SOC 2 Type 2 and Type 1 attestations plus ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certificates. Team adds SSO, internal access controls and a data-training opt-out. Security documentation states that customer data is deleted when leaving, but connected-account permissions and agent actions still require careful administration.
Support
Official support information — Manus AI ↗ Checked Checked on: 2026-07-14- Support and documentation
Manus provides a multilingual Help Center, in-product AI support and escalation for billing, account and refund issues. Team receives priority support, while API and product documentation cover integrations and developer use.
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Score calculation
| Score factor | Weight | Factor score | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use Easy for simple tasks, moderate for reliable instructions and connected apps, advanced for production API workflows and controlled browser automation. |
15% | 8.8/10 | 1.32 | |
| Value for money Choose Manus when you want an agent to research, browse, create deliverables and coordinate connected tools rather than simply chat. Free is genuinely useful for simple daily tasks. The 4,000-credit Pro plan is the best starting point for individuals doing regular research, slides and web work. The 8,000-credit Pro tier fits heavier usage and is the only configuration explicitly associated with a seven-day trial in current pricing documentation. Team is the right choice for SSO, shared credits, access controls, analytics and a training opt-out. API usage should be budgeted separately from the membership plans. |
20% | 8.4/10 | 1.68 | |
| Features and capability depth Chat Mode and Agent Mode; Manus 1.6 Lite, 1.6 and 1.6 Max; Advanced Research; Wide Research; Browser Operator |
20% | 9.5/10 | 1.90 | |
| Output quality and reliability Autonomous multi-step research |
20% | 8.7/10 | 1.74 | |
| Privacy and security Manus publishes SOC 2 Type 2 and Type 1 attestations plus ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certificates. Team adds SSO, internal access controls and a data-training opt-out. Security documentation states that customer data is deleted when leaving, but connected-account permissions and agent actions still require careful administration. |
15% | 9.0/10 | 1.35 | |
| Support and documentation Manus provides a multilingual Help Center, in-product AI support and escalation for billing, account and refund issues. Team receives priority support, while API and product documentation cover integrations and developer use. |
10% | 8.6/10 | 0.86 |
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Unconfirmed or uncertain information
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The official help article says pricing is subject to the actual purchase screen. Regional currency, platform billing and promotions can change the final amount.
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The official help article says pricing is subject to the actual purchase screen. Regional currency, platform billing and promotions can change the final amount.
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The official help article says pricing is subject to the actual purchase screen. Regional currency, platform billing and promotions can change the final amount.
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Prices, model availability, regional taxes and product limits can change. ToolLions did not perform a hands-on benchmark for this update.
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Last verification
- Pricing last checked
- 2026-07-14
- Features last checked
- 2026-07-14
- Security last checked
- 2026-07-14
- Support last checked
- 2026-07-14
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Affiliate disclosure
No confirmed affiliate relationship with Manus AI is recorded. Commercial relationships do not determine the ToolLions Score.
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