# OpenManus

Open-source general agent framework built as a free alternative to Manus. OpenManus is free, with no paid plan attached, at github.com.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free
- **Works on:** Self-hosted, CLI
- **Works in browser:** No

## Capabilities

- 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

## FAQ

### 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.

## Related

- [OpenManus alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/openmanus)
- [General Autonomous Agents](https://aitools.flocci.in/category/ai-agents-automation/general-autonomous-agents)
- [Best free autonomous AI agents](https://aitools.flocci.in/best/best-general-autonomous-agents)
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Source: Flocci AI Tools — https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/openmanus

Facts last verified: October 2026