DOAGenspark vs Manus: which one to choose?
We compare Genspark and Manus on price, devices, difficulty and who each one suits, using the data on their DOA pages.
Genspark
AI super agent that researches the web and delivers finished work: slides, spreadsheets, documents and reports from a single request.
Manus
An agent that takes a brief and delivers a finished thing. Independent again since September 2026, after Meta's purchase was unwound. Serious use is paid in credits.
DOA verdict for getting work done
Genspark wins
84.3 Genspark · 70.1 Manus / 100
Professionals preparing reports and decks. Delivers finished outputs, not just text.
Why
- DOA score in getting work done · Genspark: 86/100 vs 76/100
- Free version · Genspark: 72/100 vs 64/100
- Ease of use: tie
- Devices · Genspark: 5 vs 1
Pick Manus if…
Prototypes and one-off briefs. You can try it without a card.
How we decide: this verdict uses a formula of its own for comparisons, different from the DOA score: DOA score in getting work done (60%), free version (20%), ease of use (10%) and devices (10%). Data from each tool page, reviewed on 30 September 2026. How we calculate the DOA score and the verdict
| Genspark | Manus | |
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| Price | Freemium Free daily credits. Plus and Pro paid plans. | Freemium Free with daily credits. Pro from about $20 / month. Confirm at manus.im/pricing. |
| Devices | Browser · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone / iPad | Browser |
| Level | Easy | Easy |
| What it is for | Getting work done Research Writing | Getting work done Coding |
| DOA score | 77/100 | 66/100 |
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On the overall DOA score, Genspark gets 77/100 and Manus 66/100. It is an indicative rating: try both on a real task before you pay.
Genspark is a better fit for
- Professionals preparing reports and decks
- Students who need to research a topic fast
Manus is a better fit for
- Prototypes and one-off briefs