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Manus vs OpenClaw
Manus is a hosted agent that carries out tasks end to end, from slides to apps; OpenClaw is a free, open-source assistant you run on your own devices and reach in chat apps. Pick Manus for convenience, OpenClaw for control.
At a glance
| Fact | Manus | OpenClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Manus | OpenClaw Foundation |
| What it is | A general AI agent that carries out tasks end to end. | Open-source personal assistant you run on your own devices and reach through messaging apps. |
| Price | Free credits; paid plans for more | No subscription and no hosted plan. You pay separately for the AI model, hosting and any other services |
| Runs on | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, WhatsApp, Telegram, CLI |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Models | Not stated | Not stated |
| Last verified | October 14, 2026 | October 14, 2026 |
| Official site | manus.im | openclaw.ai |
Where they differ
- Setup: Manus works in the browser and its apps; OpenClaw runs on your own machine.
- Price: Manus gives free credits and sells paid plans; OpenClaw is free software, but you pay for the model and hosting.
- Where you talk to it: OpenClaw in WhatsApp and Telegram; Manus in its web, desktop and phone apps.
Which to pick
Choose Manus if you want results without running anything yourself.
Choose OpenClaw if you want an assistant you own, in your chat apps.
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Facts from each maker's official pages, last verified October 14, 2026. How we verify.