Manus vs Genspark
Published · Updated
Which is better, Manus or Genspark?
It depends on what you want done. Pick Manus if you want an agent to take on a long research or building job by itself. Pick Genspark if you want an all-purpose agent that can also phone a business for you. Both are personal agents. Prices as of November 2026: Manus, from $17/mo; Genspark, from $19.99/mo.
On our rubric, Manus scores higher, 6.8 to 6.5. It handles 2 of our 6 everyday errands fully on its own, to Genspark's 1. Here's where each one wins.
Manus6.8
Choose Manus if you want an agent to take on a long research or building job by itself.
Visit Manus
Genspark6.5
Choose Genspark if you want an all-purpose agent that can also phone a business for you.
Visit GensparkErrands, side by side
| Errand | Manus | Genspark |
|---|---|---|
| Book reservations, rides and travel | With your OK | With your OK |
| Shop and check out | With your OK | No |
| Handle email and calendar | With your OK | With your OK |
| Fill forms and click through websites | Yes | With your OK |
| Cancel subscriptions, chase refunds, lower bills | No | No |
| Research and compare | Yes | Yes |
Scores side by side
| Criterion | Manus | Genspark |
|---|---|---|
| Gets it done (30%) | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Reach (15%) | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Knows you (15%) | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Safety & control (15%) | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Value (15%) | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Trust (10%) | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.8 | 6.5 |
Where they work
| Clicks through websites for you | ||
|---|---|---|
| Works in the background or on a schedule | ||
| Remembers you | ||
| Works over text messages | ||
| Talks by voice | ||
| Phone app |
Price and fine print
| Manus | Genspark | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Personal agent: cloud agent | Personal agent: cloud agent |
| Made by | Manus | Genspark |
| Our rank | #13 of personal agents | #18 of personal agents |
| Price | From $17/mo (as of November 2026) | From $19.99/mo (as of November 2026) |
| Free plan | Yes: 300 daily credits, up to 1,500 a month (as of November 2026) | Yes: about 100 credits a day (as of November 2026) |
| Refunds | No refund for the current period; partial refunds at Manus's discretion | Not stated |
| Best for | People who hand off long research or build tasks and check back later. | People who want an agent that can also phone businesses for them. |
Manus: pros and cons
- Works through long tasks by itself
- Strong research and building
- Usable free tier
- Phone apps
- Not built around your inbox, calendar or messages
- Credits are used on failed work too
- Very poor Trustpilot rating, mostly billing and support
- No refund for the current period
Genspark: pros and cons
- Phones businesses for you
- Strong research and documents
- Free daily credits
- Phone apps
- Calls and long tasks use credits fast
- Credit rules changed for new members in September 2026
- Unused credits don't roll over
- Pricing details sit behind a login
Manus vs Genspark: questions
Is Manus better than Genspark?
On our rubric, Manus scores higher (6.8 vs 6.5). Genspark is still the better pick if you want an all-purpose agent that can also phone a business for you.
Which is cheaper, Manus or Genspark?
Manus: from $17/mo, free plan: yes (as of November 2026). Genspark: from $19.99/mo, free plan: yes (as of November 2026).