Manus vs Genspark: Which AI Agent to Pick in 2026
Two credit billed general agents compared on price math, Super Agent vs Wide Research, office output, privacy and ratings.
By , research by the BestBots team · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Fact checked against each company's published pricing, documentation and verified user ratings. How we score
Genspark is the better pick for most people who want an agent for office output: Plus is $19.99 per month billed annually for 10,000 credits, and a weekly Free Quota runs Standard mode slides, sheets, docs and research without spending them. Manus wins for wide parallel research, 20 simultaneous tasks and media or game builds, and it has the better free plan.
Side by side
| Spec | Manus | Genspark |
|---|---|---|
| BestBots Score | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Starting price | $20 per month | $24.99 per month |
| Pricing model | per credit | per credit |
| Free trial | 7 days on the $40 Pro tier | None listed |
| Price | Free with 300 daily credits; Pro from $20 per month for 4,000 credits | Plus $24.99 per month ($19.99 billed annually) |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, desktop app (Manus Studio) | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, Genspark AI Browser |
| Agent mode | Agent Mode with Cloud Browser, Browser Operator in your own browser, Wide Research | Super Agent with its own sandboxed browser and filesystem; extension automates your tabs |
| Built on | Manus 2.0, 2.0 Max and 2.0 Lite agents | Mix of core and flagship models from several labs |
| Privacy controls | Training opt out on Team; Browser Operator needs per session authorization | Team and Enterprise opted out of training automatically; extension reads a page only when used |
| Availability | Independent again after the Meta deal was unwound (announced August 11, 2026) | Worldwide; plan benefits valid through June 30, 2027 |
The short answer
- Pick Genspark for decks, spreadsheets, docs and reports, phone calls for bookings, and the lowest cost per routine task.
- Pick Manus for research across many items, running lots of tasks at once, or building sites, videos and games.
Pricing
| Manus | Genspark | |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 300 credits every day | 100 credits a day up to a lifetime limit |
| Entry paid | Pro from $20 per month, 4,000 credits | Plus $24.99 per month or $19.99 annual, 10,000 credits |
| Higher tier | Pro from $40, 8,000 credits | Pro $249.99 per month or $199.99 annual, 125,000 credits |
| Free usage on paid plans | None beyond credits | Weekly Free Quota for Standard mode tasks |
| Team | From $20 per seat | $40 per seat, $35 annual |
| Annual discount | 17% | About 20% |
Credit math. Manus prices credits at 200 per dollar on its listed tiers. Genspark Plus monthly is about 400 credits per dollar, before Free Quota. Credits are not the same unit across vendors, so compare cost per finished task rather than per credit: Genspark's Free Quota means many Standard mode office tasks cost zero credits.
Models and features
| Manus | Genspark | |
|---|---|---|
| Main agent | Agent Mode with Manus 2.0 Max, 2.0, 2.0 Lite | Super Agent with core and flagship models |
| Parallel work | 20 concurrent tasks, Wide Research | Several tasks in parallel within a project |
| Browser | Cloud Browser and Browser Operator extension | Sandbox browser, AI Browser, Chrome extension |
| Office output | Docs, slides, spreadsheets, PDFs | AI Slides, Sheets, Docs, Office plugin |
| Media and builds | Websites, Video Editor, Game Dev, Cloud Computer | Genspark Code, AI image and video |
| Phone | Cue app, separate subscription | Call for Me, 500 credits per call |
| Skills | Scheduled tasks and Automations | Skills saved from workflows, Custom Super Agents |
Head to head scenarios
Weekly client decks
Winner: Genspark. AI Slides in Standard mode can run on Free Quota, so a weekly deck often costs no credits.
Researching 150 suppliers
Winner: Manus. Wide Research gives each supplier its own agent and context.
A short product video with your own footage
Winner: Manus. Its Video Editor exposes the timeline so you can swap clips and music, then hand it back to the agent.
Booking restaurants and confirming appointments
Winner: Genspark. Call for Me places real calls and returns a transcript.
Free tryout over a month
Winner: Manus. Its 300 daily credits never run out on a lifetime cap.
Small team with privacy needs
Winner: Genspark, narrowly. Team opts every member out of training automatically and keeps member projects private from admins by default; Manus Team also lists a training opt out at a lower seat price.
Privacy
Manus lists data training opt out on Team. Browser Operator needs authorization each session. Some users' data was deleted in August 2026 during Manus's separation from Meta.
Genspark opts Team and Enterprise out of training automatically. Its Chrome extension reads the current page only when you use it. Enterprise adds SCIM, a DPA and data residency options.
Both agents browse and act on live pages, so the prompt injection risk Brave documented across AI browsers in 2025 applies to both. Keep them away from payment and account pages unless a task requires it.
Reviews
Both apps score 4.7 on the App Store: Manus from 39,344 ratings and Genspark from 4,341. Manus scores 1.2 on Trustpilot from 218 reviews, with complaints focused on credits and support; we could not load Genspark's Trustpilot total to cite.
Cost in practice
A consultant making four decks and two reports a week. Genspark Plus on annual billing, $19.99 per month, with most Standard mode work on Free Quota. Manus Pro at $20 would spend credits on every one of those tasks.
A growth marketer profiling 300 prospects a month. Manus Pro at $40 for 8,000 credits, using Wide Research, is the better fit; Genspark would handle it in fewer, longer runs.
A small team of five. Manus Team from $100 per month in total; Genspark Team $175 per month on annual billing, with 10,000 credits per seat and automatic training opt out.
Free plan math
Manus Free refreshes 300 credits every day with no lifetime cap, about 9,000 credits over a month if you use it daily, but only one task at a time on Manus 2.0 Lite. Genspark Free gives 100 credits a day and stops refilling once you hit its lifetime allowance, so it is a trial rather than a long term free tier.
Verdict
Genspark wins for most readers because office output is what most people want from an agent, and its Free Quota makes routine work close to free on Plus. Manus wins for wide research, concurrency and media builds, and its daily free credits make it easy to keep around. Read the Manus review and Genspark review, or see the best AI agents.
Frequently asked questions
Is Genspark better than Manus?
For slides, spreadsheets, docs and research reports, Genspark is better value because its weekly Free Quota covers Standard mode tasks without credits. For wide parallel research and app, video or game builds, Manus is stronger.
Which is cheaper?
Manus has the lower entry price at $20 per month, but Genspark Plus on annual billing is $19.99 per month with 10,000 credits plus Free Quota. For office work, Genspark usually costs less per finished task.
Which has the better free plan?
Manus. It refreshes 300 credits every day indefinitely. Genspark's free plan gives 100 credits a day but stops refilling after a lifetime allowance.
Can both browse websites for me?
Yes. Manus has a Cloud Browser and a Browser Operator extension that uses your logins. Genspark's Super Agent runs a real browser in its sandbox, and its AI Browser and Chrome extension automate your tabs.
Which is better for teams?
Both offer Team plans with training opt out. Manus Team starts at $20 per seat per month; Genspark Team is $40 per seat or $35 billed annually, with 10,000 credits per seat and automatic training opt out.
Can Genspark make phone calls?
Yes. Call for Me places real calls for a flat 500 credits each and returns a transcript. Manus handles phone through its separate Cue app subscription.