Alternatives
Manus alternatives
15 AI agents do some of what Manus does. Closest: Kosmos, ChatGPT Deep Research and WRITER Agent. Lowest listed starting price: Notion Agent at $10/month.
Manus capabilities:Web ResearchBrowser AutomationComputer UseReport GenerationData AnalysisCode GenerationContent Writing
| # | Agent | In common with Manus | Agent Score | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kosmos AI scientist agent that reads papers and analyzes datasets for hours to produce cited discovery reports. | 4 of 7 Code Generation · Data Analysis · Report Generation · Web Research | 51 | $200/mo · free plan | Compare → |
| 2 | ChatGPT Deep Research ChatGPT agent mode that browses the web for minutes and produces cited analyst-style research reports. | 4 of 7 Browser Automation · Data Analysis · Report Generation · Web Research | 49 | $20/mo · free plan | Compare → |
| 3 | WRITER Agent Enterprise agent that turns multi-step marketing and business work into automated, governed playbooks. | 4 of 7 Browser Automation · Data Analysis · Report Generation · Web Research | 45 | On quote | Compare → |
| 4 | Browser Use Open-source AI browser agent library with a pay-as-you-go cloud for agents and browsers. | 3 of 7 Browser Automation · Computer Use · Web Research | 82 | Free plan | Compare → |
| 5 | Opera Neon Agentic browser whose Neon Do agent reads pages, acts on commands and builds outputs from the web. | 3 of 7 Browser Automation · Report Generation · Web Research | 49 | $19.90/mo | Compare → |
| 6 | ChatGPT agent (incl. Atlas agent mode) ChatGPT mode that operates a virtual browser to click, fill forms and complete tasks for the user. | 3 of 7 Browser Automation · Report Generation · Web Research | 41 | Free plan | Compare → |
| 7 | Notion Agent Workspace AI agent that runs multi-step tasks, takes meeting notes and researches across apps. | 3 of 7 Content Writing · Report Generation · Web Research | 85 | $10/mo · free plan | Compare → |
| 8 | Frase SEO/GEO content agent that researches, writes, optimizes and can auto-publish articles, with AI visibility tracking. | 3 of 7 Content Writing · Report Generation · Web Research | 76 | $49/mo | Compare → |
| 9 | Genspark Super Agent All-in-one super agent that researches and produces reports, slides, sheets and can make calls. | 3 of 7 Content Writing · Report Generation · Web Research | 71 | $24.99/mo · free plan | Compare → |
| 10 | SciSpace Agent Research agent that runs literature reviews, paper chat and academic writing tasks on a credit system. | 3 of 7 Content Writing · Report Generation · Web Research | 54 | $20/mo · free plan | Compare → |
| 11 | Fabi.ai AI analyst agent and SQL/Python notebooks for self-serve analysis and automated reports. | 3 of 7 Code Generation · Data Analysis · Report Generation | 53 | $39/mo · free plan | Compare → |
| 12 | Hex Agent Data notebook and BI workspace with an AI agent that writes SQL/Python and builds analyses. | 3 of 7 Code Generation · Data Analysis · Report Generation | 53 | $36/mo · free plan | Compare → |
| 13 | OpenBB Workspace Financial research workspace with an AI copilot and custom agents over market data. | 3 of 7 Data Analysis · Report Generation · Web Research | 50 | Free plan | Compare → |
| 14 | FinRobot Open-source multi-agent framework that generates equity research reports and valuations. | 3 of 7 Data Analysis · Report Generation · Web Research | 48 | Free plan | Compare → |
| 15 | Powerdrill Bloom AI data analysis agent that explores uploaded files and open data to produce insights and reports. | 3 of 7 Data Analysis · Report Generation · Web Research | 48 | $16.58/mo · free plan | Compare → |
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to Manus?
The closest are Kosmos, ChatGPT Deep Research and WRITER Agent: they share the most documented capabilities with Manus. Across all 15 alternatives, the highest Agent Score is Notion Agent (85/100).
Is there a free alternative to Manus?
Kosmos, ChatGPT Deep Research and Browser Use have a free plan or free tier, according to their pricing pages.
How alternatives are chosen: agents that document the most capabilities in common with Manus come first, then agents in the same theme, then by Agent Score. Capabilities and prices come from vendor websites, with sources and dates on each agent's page. No vendor pays to appear here, and affiliate links never change this order.