Manus Review (2026)
An autonomous agent that plans and executes multi-step tasks for you.
Our verdict
One of the cleanest paid autonomous agents. Powerful for hands-off task execution, but watch the credit burn before committing to higher tiers.
Visit Manus →Manus is a general autonomous agent: give it a goal and it plans and executes multi-step tasks, from deep research to building a website or producing content, largely on its own. Running on the Manus 1.6 family, it is one of the more capable hands-off agents you can buy, and the free tier plus no-card signup make it easy to test.
The catch, as with most agents, is the credit system. Tasks consume credits based on complexity, a single deep-research run can burn 900 to 1,000 or more, and unused credits do not roll over, so a $20 plan can run out fast. Start free to learn your burn rate, and only move to the $40 or $200 tiers once you know what your workflows actually cost.
Manus pricing (July 2026)
Free plan gives 300 daily refresh credits and access to Manus 1.6 Lite in Agent Mode, with no card required.
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 300 daily credits, 1.6 Lite |
| Standard | $20/mo | 4,000 credits |
| Customizable | $40/mo | 8,000 credits, 7-day trial |
| Extended | $200/mo | 40,000 credits |
Pros
- ✓ Genuinely autonomous multi-step execution
- ✓ Free tier and no card needed to start
- ✓ Handles research, sites and content end to end
Cons
- ✗ Credit-based costs are unpredictable
- ✗ A single deep task can burn 900-1,000+ credits
- ✗ Credits do not roll over month to month
People who want an agent to autonomously run research, build sites or complete multi-step projects.
Anyone who needs predictable monthly costs, given the credit-burn model.
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Free/Standard $20/Customizable $40/Extended $200 and Team $20+/seat confirmed via multiple July 2026 sources; annual saves ~17%. Meta acquisition blocked April 2026; Manus remains independent.