Manus AI, launched in early access in April 2025, is being compared to established AI tools like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT. Initial user feedback suggests a shift in perception from high skepticism to cautious optimism, highlighting 'surprise and delight' moments during use. However, the tool's point-based pricing model might need reevaluation to manage quality effectively. The general agent's promise of being consumer-facing from the outset contrasts with traditional developer-centric approaches, inviting both interest and doubt within the community.
If we look at the Hype scale (10 being 'very hyped & it's fake marketing', 1 being 'this is real and already very useful'), I shifted from 7-9 toward 3-5 at the moment after using the early access version.
Many were skeptical about Manus AI's capabilities, as the demo seemed too good to be true, but early users are experiencing surprising moments that delight.
To scale, Manus should re-evaluate its point-based pricing model to manage quality issues from its agent. Promising a general agent without 'human-like' accountability can be a double-edged sword.
Unlike Anthropic's developer-first approach, Manus is taking a bold step by promising a General Agent that's consumer-facing from Day 1.
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