OpenManus

Open-source general agent framework built as a free alternative to Manus

What OpenManus does

  • Open-source general agent framework built as a free alternative to Manus
  • Runs tasks with tools such as browser automation, code execution and file handling
  • Works with any LLM API you supply, including local models
  • MIT-style open code you can run locally at no cost

OpenManus — straight answers

What is OpenManus?

OpenManus is listed under General Autonomous Agents, in the AI Agents & Automation category on Flocci AI Tools. Open-source general agent framework built as a free alternative to Manus. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at github.com.

Is OpenManus free?

OpenManus is listed as fully free — there is no paid tier attached to it in the catalog. That makes it one of the 397 entries on Flocci AI Tools with no upgrade path built in.

Can I use OpenManus in a browser, or is there an app?

OpenManus needs to be installed or self-hosted — it doesn't run in a browser tab. It is available on self-hosting and the command line.

What can OpenManus do?

OpenManus does 4 things the catalog singles out: Open-source general agent framework built as a free alternative to manus; runs tasks with tools such as browser automation, code execution and file handling; works with any llm api you supply, including local models; mit-style open code you can run locally at no cost.

What is the best free alternative to OpenManus?

AutoGPT is the closest free alternative: it sits in the same General Autonomous Agents sub-category and is free. Kortix (Suna), Agent Zero and AgenticSeek also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

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OpenManus alternatives

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Manus

General Autonomous Agents
freemium
  • Fully autonomous agent in a cloud sandbox
  • Breaks goals into steps and executes them
  • Web research, code execution and file output
  • 'My Computer' desktop environment

ChatGPT Agent

General Autonomous Agents
  • Operates its own virtual computer in the cloud
  • Browses, books, fills forms and codes
  • Connectors to apps and files
  • Bundled with paid ChatGPT plans

Claude Cowork

General Autonomous Agents
  • Runs in the Claude desktop app (Mac/Windows)
  • Works with your local files and folders
  • Coordinates sub-agents for parallel work
  • Best for document-heavy autonomous tasks

Perplexity Comet

General Autonomous Agents
freemium
  • AI-native browser with a built-in agent
  • Automates browsing, research and tasks
  • Routes subtasks to the best model
  • Cited answers as you browse

Genspark

General Autonomous Agents
freemium
  • 'Super agent' that plans and executes end-to-end
  • Generates sheets, slides and even phone calls
  • Mixes multiple models and tools
  • Free daily credits

Zhipu AutoGLM

General Autonomous Agents
free
  • Free foundation-agent system for autonomous GUI control (web + Android)
  • Voice-to-action: controls entire web/phone UI from a spoken instruction
  • AutoGLM Rumination adds deep-research style multi-step task execution

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