Agent
OpenManus
OpenManus is an open-source AI agent, launched in 2025, made for developers.
An open-source general agent, started as an alternative to Manus, that plans and uses tools to finish tasks.
Main jobs: Hand off multi-step tasks. It is open source and free to use. You can use it on your own server, offline on your own machine and in the terminal.
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At a glance
- Type
- Agent
- Launched
- 2025
- Galaxy
- Agents & Automation
- Pricing
- Open source, free
- Open source
- Yes · MIT
- Source code
- github.com/FoundationAgents/OpenManus
- GitHub stars
- 58,400
- How you run it
- Self-host · Runs offline · Terminal
- Made for
- Developers
- Protocols
- Model Context Protocol
- Website
- openmanus.github.io
What it can do
Hand off multi-step tasksmain jobunconfirmed
“OpenManus can achieve any idea without an Invite Code”— github.com, 2026-09-24
Browser automationsupportedunconfirmed
“Browser automation OpenManus starts Browser Use CLI 3.0 as a default MCP server”— github.com, 2026-09-24
Data analysissupportedunconfirmed
“we have also integrated the DataAnalysis Agent, which is suitable for data analysis and data visualization tasks”— github.com, 2026-09-24
unconfirmedproposed by a machine, awaiting calibration
Alternatives
- ManusFree plan + paid upgradesAlso does: Hand off multi-step tasks, Browser automation; no code needed
- ChatGPT agentAlso does: Browser automation, Hand off multi-step tasks; no code needed
- Claude CoworkAlso does: Hand off multi-step tasks, Browser automation, Data analysis; no code needed
- DeerFlowOpen source, freeAlso does: Hand off multi-step tasks, Browser automation, Data analysis
- CowAgentOpen source, freeAlso does: Hand off multi-step tasks, Browser automation; no code needed
- AutoGPTOpen source, freeAlso does: Hand off multi-step tasks; no code needed
- OpenClawOpen source, freeAlso does: Hand off multi-step tasks; no code needed
- GensparkFree plan + paid upgradesAlso does: Hand off multi-step tasks; no code needed
- gooseOpen source, freeAlso does: Hand off multi-step tasks
- LindyFree plan + paid upgradesAlso does: Hand off multi-step tasks; no code needed
- UI-TARS DesktopOpen source, freeAlso does: Browser automation, Hand off multi-step tasks; no code needed
- ChatGPTFree plan + paid upgradesAlso does: Data analysis, Hand off multi-step tasks; no code needed
Connections
- Uses
- Browser Use
Questions
What is OpenManus?
OpenManus is an open-source AI agent, launched in 2025, made for developers. An open-source general agent, started as an alternative to Manus, that plans and uses tools to finish tasks.
Is OpenManus free?
Yes. OpenManus is open source (MIT) and free to use.
Is OpenManus open source?
Yes, under the MIT license. The source code is at https://github.com/FoundationAgents/OpenManus.
Can OpenManus run locally?
Yes. OpenManus can run offline on your own machine. It can also be self-hosted on your own server.
What can OpenManus do?
Main jobs: Hand off multi-step tasks. It can also do: Browser automation, Data analysis.
What are open-source alternatives to OpenManus?
Open-source ones: DeerFlow, CowAgent, AutoGPT, OpenClaw, goose and UI-TARS Desktop. Others: Manus, ChatGPT agent, Claude Cowork, Genspark, Lindy and ChatGPT.
Sources
- github.com/FoundationAgents/OpenManuschecked 2026-09-24
- openmanus.github.io