AgentGPT vs Manus
Which AI agents & automation should you pick in 2026? Pricing, agents, plans and use cases, side by side.
FSReviewed May 23, 2026 by Faisal Saleem · no paid placementsPick AgentGPT if budget is the priority. The other tool wins on specific features, see the side-by-side below.
- You want the lower entry price: $10/mo vs $19/mo.
- You need Browser agents or Goal-based execution, which Manus doesn't offer.
- You mostly do goal-driven research or content generation.
- You need Autonomous task execution or Browser use, which AgentGPT doesn't offer.
- You mostly do research or task automation.
By the numbers
Side by side
| SPEC | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $10/moCHEAPER | $19/mo |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| AI agent | Yes | Yes |
| Editor's Pick | No | No |
| Key features | Browser agentsGoal-based executionOpen sourceAPI key support | Autonomous task executionBrowser useCode executionFile generation |
| Best for | Goal-driven researchContent generationAutomation experimentsTask chains | ResearchTask automationData analysisReport writing |
| Works with | #agent#browser#goals | #agent#autonomous#general-purpose |
Plan by plan
- Limited daily runs
- Basic agent goals
- Run via browser
- Limited daily credits
- Basic task access
- Access to general models
- Unlimited agent runs
- Latest models access
- Web search and tools
- 3,900 credits/month
- 2 concurrent tasks
- Access to most features
- 19,900 credits/month
- 5 concurrent tasks
- All features unlocked
What each is best for
| USE CASE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Goal-driven research | ||
| Content generation | ||
| Automation experiments | ||
| Task chains | ||
| Research | ||
| Task automation | ||
| Data analysis | ||
| Report writing |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Free tier available; paid plans from $10/mo
- Includes an autonomous AI agent for multi-step tasks
- Browser agents
- Goal-based execution
- Open source
- Competition is strong in this space, see Manus for comparison
- Free tier available; paid plans from $19/mo
- Includes an autonomous AI agent for multi-step tasks
- Autonomous task execution
- Browser use
- Code execution
- Competition is strong in this space, see AgentGPT for comparison
AgentGPT vs Manus FAQ
Short answers to what people ask most before choosing between these two.
Is AgentGPT better than Manus?
It depends on your workflow. AgentGPT ships with autonomous-agent capability, while Manus also includes an AI agent. Neither is currently our Editor's Pick, both are credible options. See the side-by-side table above for specifics.
Is AgentGPT cheaper than Manus?
AgentGPT is cheaper. AgentGPT starts at $10/mo and Manus starts at $19/mo, a difference of roughly $9.00 per month at the entry tier.
Does AgentGPT have an AI agent?
Yes, AgentGPT ships with autonomous-agent capability (it can plan and execute multi-step tasks, not just answer a single prompt).
Does Manus have an AI agent?
Yes, Manus includes autonomous-agent capability.
What's the difference between AgentGPT and Manus?
Both are agents & automation tools. The key differences come down to pricing (AgentGPT: Freemium, from $10/mo; Manus: Freemium, from $19/mo), agent capability (AgentGPT: yes, Manus: yes), and feature focus. Use the comparison table above to weigh which axis matters most for your work.
What's a good alternative to AgentGPT and Manus?
Beyond AgentGPT and Manus, the strongest alternatives in Agents & Automation depend on whether you prioritise price, agent capability, or specific features. See our "AgentGPT alternatives" and "Manus alternatives" pages for a hand-picked ranking of each.