Work agent

Manus

by Manus AI (Butterfly Effect) · official page: manus.im

Facts checked Oct 22, 2026 · by AideDex desk

Available · no country list published , Price not published (Free / paid credit plans) , Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Slack

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Status
Available Manus "formally resumed independent operations" on Sep 1, 2026 and sells subscriptions on its site. manus.im · checked
Where
No country list published Manus says it serves "millions of users worldwide"; no country list is published on the pages checked. manus.im · checked
Platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Slack Download links for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android; web app and Slack integration in site navigation. manus.im · checked
Price from
Price not published Free / paid credit plans: Pricing page lists credit tiers (4,000, 8,000 and 40,000 credits per month, plus 300 daily refresh credits) but dollar amounts did not render in our check. manus.im · checked more
Launched
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Invitation-only beta launch date per Wikipedia; Manus’s own June 26, 2025 post says it launched "three months ago". en.wikipedia.org · checked

Can I use Manus in my country?

all countries

No country list published

Manus AI (Butterfly Effect) names no countries and no restrictions for Manus. We do not mark any country as available until the vendor says so; the sign-up flow is the only test.

Manus says it serves "millions of users worldwide"; no country list is published on the pages checked.

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Plans and price

1 plans · USD per month

Manus AI (Butterfly Effect) does not publish a full price for Manus. Plans are listed as the vendor names them; a missing price is shown as "not published", never guessed.

Plan Includes Manus? Price / month Source
Free / paid credit plans Pricing page lists credit tiers (4,000, 8,000 and 40,000 credits per month, plus 300 daily refresh credits) but dollar amounts did not render in our check. Yes Price not published manus.im · checked

What it can do

7 of 13 capabilities documented
  • Email Yes Connect multiple Gmail and Google Calendar accounts (June 2026 post). manus.im · checked
  • Calendar Yes Google Calendar connector. manus.im · checked
  • Browses the web Yes Runs tasks on cloud computers. manus.im · checked
  • Makes purchases Not stated
  • Phone calls Not stated
  • Files Yes Manus Desktop "My Computer" gives direct access to local files and apps (Mar 16, 2026). manus.im · checked
  • Writes / runs code Yes Websites, code and games in Manus Studio. manus.im · checked
  • Proactive briefs Not stated
  • Memory Not stated
  • Multiple agents Not stated
  • Runs when app is closed Yes Cloud Computer keeps automations running "around the clock". manus.im · checked
  • App connectors Yes Automations triggered by email, calendar, Slack, Notion and other connected services. manus.im · checked
  • Voice Not stated

Is it safe to connect your accounts?

What Manus AI (Butterfly Effect) states about approvals, passwords, training and isolation. We report the vendor's claims; we do not audit them.

Asks before sensitive actions
Not stated
Sees your passwords
Not stated
Trains on your data
Not stated
Isolation
Not stated
  • To comply with regulatory requirements during its separation from Meta, Manus deleted data generated by certain users on or after Dec 29, 2025, on Aug 23–24, 2026, after a backup window. manus.im · checked

How to get Manus

2 steps
  1. Sign up at manus.im or download the desktop/mobile app. manus.im
  2. Choose a credit plan on the pricing page. manus.im

Questions people ask about Manus

4 answers

What happened to Manus and Meta?

Manus announced on Dec 29, 2025 that it was joining Meta. On Sep 1, 2026 it said it had "formally resumed independent operations", with the founding team continuing to lead the company.

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Is Manus shutting down?

No. As of Sep 2026 Manus says it operates independently, and it launched Manus 2.0 on Sep 28, 2026.

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Did Manus delete user data?

Yes, for some accounts. Manus said data generated by certain users on or after Dec 29, 2025 would be deleted on Aug 23–24, 2026 (SGT) to comply with regulatory requirements; affected users could back up and later restore it. Unaffected users did not need to act.

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What is Manus Cue?

Manus describes Cue as "a new app for personal agents", launched as part of Manus 2.0.

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Alternatives

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    • Where No country list (The vendor publishes no country list)
    • Plan Free (Included in Local mode (desktop app))

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    • Status Available (Available)
    • Where No country list (The vendor publishes no country list)
    • Plan Price not published (Included in Perplexity Max; price not published)

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    ChatGPT Work

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    • Plan Free (Included in Free)

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    • Status Available (Available)
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Side by side: ChatGPT Work vs Manus Genspark Claw vs Manus Lindy vs Manus Manus vs Perplexity Computer

What changed

4 entries · all agents
  1. Manus 2.0: Cascade harness, Cloud Computer, Automations, Manus Studio and the Cue app. manus.im
  2. Manus resumed independent operations. manus.im
  3. Manus announced data deletion for some users (Aug 23–24) as it returned to independent operation. manus.im
  4. Manus announced it was joining Meta. manus.im

Sources

8 pages
  1. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_(AI_agent) — launch date
  2. manus.im/blog/manus-resumes-independent-operations — status, platforms, how to get it, FAQ, changelog
  3. manus.im/blog/manus-joins-meta-for-next-era-of-innovation — regions, changelog
  4. manus.im/pricing — plans, how to get it
  5. manus.im/blog/introducing-manus-2-0 — capabilities, FAQ, changelog
  6. manus.im/updates — capabilities
  7. manus.im/blog — capabilities, FAQ
  8. manus.im/blog/a-note-to-our-users — safety, FAQ, changelog

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