InfiniBot CLOUDPredictable, not per-task
Manus spends credits per task, so the same month can cost very different amounts. InfiniBot is a flat plan and your model usage is billed by your own provider.
InfiniBot vs Manus
InfiniBot vs Manus
Manus is a general agent paid for in credits. InfiniBot is a flat-priced agent OS where you bring your own AI keys.
Side by side
At a glance
| InfiniBot Cloud | Manus | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat: $19 / $49 / $99 / $199 per month. Free to self-host. | Credit-based tiers (roughly $20 per ACU-equivalent). |
| Billing model | Flat monthly. Bring your own AI keys, so there is no metering on our side. | Credits — cost varies with each task, hard to predict. |
| AI model cost | BYOK — you pay your AI provider directly, at their price. | Bundled into credits. |
| Scope | Coding terminals (Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode) + CRM + always-on agents + real browser + Telegram/WhatsApp + voice. | General-purpose agent. |
| Open source | Open-core, AGPL-3.0. Self-host the same OS for free. | Closed source. |
| Parallel agents | Yes — up to 24 agents at once, 12 of them coding (Scale). | — |
| Always-on / 24/7 | Yes on Pro and up (Starter wakes on use). | — |
Manus details as of September 2026. Source: manus.im — pricing. Check the vendor for current pricing. “—” means not stated in our source.
Why InfiniBot
Why teams pick InfiniBot over Manus
A workspace, not a single run
InfiniBot keeps a persistent machine with your terminals, CRM, notes and memory, browser sessions and channels. Agents work in parallel and pick up where they left off.
Open-core and self-hostable
InfiniBot is AGPL-3.0. You can run the same OS on your own hardware for free.
Honest take
When to pick Manus instead
No tool is right for everyone. Here is where Manus is the better fit.
Choose Manus if
- You want a hands-off general agent for occasional one-off tasks and do not mind credit pricing.
- You prefer bundled AI and do not want to hold your own provider keys.
Choose InfiniBot if
- You want to know what you will pay each month.
- You need coding terminals, CRM, browser automation and messaging in one place.
- You care about open source and being able to self-host.
FAQ
InfiniBot vs Manus — FAQ
How is InfiniBot priced compared to Manus?
Manus uses credit-based tiers, so cost depends on the work each task consumes. InfiniBot Cloud is a flat $19, $49, $99 or $199 per month; model usage goes to your own AI provider (BYOK).
Can InfiniBot do general agent tasks like Manus?
Yes. InfiniBot agents browse the web in a real browser, write and run code, message you on Telegram or WhatsApp, and work your CRM — in parallel, on a machine that stays yours.
Is Manus open source?
No. InfiniBot is open-core under AGPL-3.0 and can be self-hosted for free.
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