Make AI 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 Make AI if budget is the priority. The other tool wins on specific features, see the side-by-side below.
- You want the lower entry price: $9/mo vs $19/mo.
- You need Visual scenarios or AI modules, which Manus doesn't offer.
- You mostly do complex automations or ai workflows.
- You need Autonomous task execution or Browser use, which Make AI doesn't offer.
- You mostly do research or task automation.
By the numbers
Side by side
| SPEC | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $9/moCHEAPER | $19/mo |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| AI agent | Yes | Yes |
| Editor's Pick | No | No |
| Key features | Visual scenariosAI modulesHTTP module1,500+ apps | Autonomous task executionBrowser useCode executionFile generation |
| Best for | Complex automationsAI workflowsData syncInternal tools | ResearchTask automationData analysisReport writing |
| Works with | #automation#workflow#visual | #agent#autonomous#general-purpose |
Plan by plan
- 1,000 credits/month
- No-code visual builder
- 3,000+ apps
- Limited daily credits
- Basic task access
- Access to general models
- 10k credits/month
- Unlimited active scenarios
- Minute-level scheduling
- 3,900 credits/month
- 2 concurrent tasks
- Access to most features
- 10k credits/month
- Priority execution
- Custom variables
- 19,900 credits/month
- 5 concurrent tasks
- All features unlocked
- 10k credits/month
- Teams and team roles
- Shared templates
- Custom functions
- Enterprise app integrations
- 24/7 enterprise support
What each is best for
| USE CASE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complex automations | ||
| AI workflows | ||
| Data sync | ||
| Internal tools | ||
| Research | ||
| Task automation | ||
| Data analysis | ||
| Report writing |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Free tier available; paid plans from $9/mo
- Includes an autonomous AI agent for multi-step tasks
- Visual scenarios
- AI modules
- HTTP module
- 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 Make AI for comparison
Make AI vs Manus FAQ
Short answers to what people ask most before choosing between these two.
Is Make AI better than Manus?
It depends on your workflow. Make AI 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 Make AI cheaper than Manus?
Make AI is cheaper. Make AI starts at $9/mo and Manus starts at $19/mo, a difference of roughly $10.00 per month at the entry tier.
Does Make AI have an AI agent?
Yes, Make AI 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 Make AI and Manus?
Both are agents & automation tools. The key differences come down to pricing (Make AI: Freemium, from $9/mo; Manus: Freemium, from $19/mo), agent capability (Make AI: 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 Make AI and Manus?
Beyond Make AI and Manus, the strongest alternatives in Agents & Automation depend on whether you prioritise price, agent capability, or specific features. See our "Make AI alternatives" and "Manus alternatives" pages for a hand-picked ranking of each.