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AutoGPTMost similar to Manus in what it does, its category and its price.
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DeepSeekHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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KimiFrom $19/mo, against from $39/mo for Manus.
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DevinRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.1 for Manus.
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At a glance
Green means better than Manus, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ManusBaseline | 4.1 | $39/mo | Yes | A 2025 autonomous agent that browses, builds, and ships tasks alone | |
| AutoGPT | 4.0−0.1 | Free | Yes | One of the first autonomous agents to go viral, in early 2023 | vs Manus |
| Devin | 4.0−0.1 | $20/mo$19 less | No | Marketed as the first AI software engineer, with disputed early claims | vs Manus |
| Kimi | 4.3+0.2 | $19/mo$20 less | Yes | Moonshot AI's long-context model, with a 2025 coding breakout | vs Manus |
| DeepSeek | 4.5+0.4 | Free | Yes | The 2025 model that rattled markets with its training cost claims | vs Manus |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Manus.
AutoGPT
4.0Free
vs Manus−0.1
One of the first autonomous agents to go viral, in early 2023.
- Autonomous, goal-directed task execution with minimal supervision
- Open-source and free to run
- Historically significant as an early viral autonomous agent
Historically important as a pioneer of the autonomous agent category
Early autonomous execution could wander off-task without guardrails
Devin
4.0$20/mo
vs Manus$19 less−0.1
Marketed as the first AI software engineer, with disputed early claims.
- Fully autonomous multi-step task planning and execution
- Plans, codes, tests, and debugs within one session
- Marketed as one of the earliest autonomous AI software engineers
Ambitious scope for autonomous, end-to-end task completion
Original launch benchmark claims were publicly disputed by independent researchers
Kimi
4.3$19/mo
vs Manus$20 less+0.2
Moonshot AI's long-context model, with a 2025 coding breakout.
- Unusually long context window for processing lengthy documents
- Kimi K2 model release noted for strong coding and agentic performance
- Open-weight model availability
Long context window handles lengthy documents other models struggle with
Less mature consumer feature set than longer-established Western competitors
DeepSeek
4.5Free
vs Manus+0.4
The 2025 model that rattled markets with its training cost claims.
- Open-weight models available for independent deployment
- Reasoning-focused model variants alongside general chat
- Backed by quantitative hedge fund High-Flyer
Open-weight release allows independent verification and deployment
Data handling and privacy practices warrant independent research given its origin
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Manus free?
Manus has a free plan, and paid plans start from $39/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Manus?
DeepSeek is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Kimi, AutoGPT.
What is the cheapest alternative to Manus?
Among paid plans, Kimi has the lowest starting price (from $19/mo). If you need it free, start with DeepSeek.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.