Manus AI launches free apps for Windows, iOS, Android

Manus AI now offers a free tier across Windows, iOS, Android, and the web.

Manus AI is a personal-assistant AI agent that can automate tasks, manage workflows, and connect with other apps. Gizmodo lists it as free, with support for Windows 10/11, iOS 17.0+, Android 7.0+, and a web app.

What changed

The download page says Manus AI is available on the web and as dedicated apps for Windows, iOS, and Android. It is positioned as more than a chatbot: the app can take actions, not just answer prompts.

The product uses a hybrid setup. Simple or sensitive work can run on-device, while larger jobs move to the cloud. The page says that split is meant to keep private data local when possible and still handle more complex requests when needed.

• Free tier includes core chat and a limited number of automated actions.
• Paid plans unlock more complex multi-step workflows and higher usage limits.
• The app can manage files, launch apps, and perform system-level actions.
• A visual workflow builder lets users chain actions without coding.

Why it matters

For developers and power users, Manus AI is another sign that consumer AI tools are moving from text generation toward task execution. That changes the benchmark: the question is no longer only what the model can say, but what it can do across desktop and mobile apps.

The privacy angle also matters. Local processing for smaller tasks may appeal to users who want AI help without sending every document, note, or calendar item to the cloud. If Manus AI can keep that split practical, it could pressure rivals such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude to explain how their assistants handle both automation and data control.

Manus AI’s pitch is simple: let the agent do the work, not just talk about it. The open question is whether users will trust it with real workflows once the novelty wears off.