Is Manus the Next DeepSeek? China’s AI Agent Changes Everything Now

Another month, and we see a new AI model being launched and gaining traction from people worldwide. Launching an AI model has become so common. Just a few weeks ago, DeepSeek was in the headlines. Now, China has launched one more AI model, known as “Manus AI,” on March 6, 2025.

In addition, Manus AI is now being compared with Agentic AI models built and released by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. The new-age AI agent can execute tasks autonomously without any human supervision and potentially transform how we resolve problems. 

But what exactly is Manus AI, and how is it different? Let’s dive deep into it.

What is Manus AI?

Manus is a highly advanced general-purpose AI agent built specially to think, plan, and execute real-world tasks automatically, similar to a human world. 

Compared to traditional AI chatbots that offer answers or assist users, Manus takes complete responsibility and action to execute from start to finish. For instance, if requested to make a report on climate change, Manus AI will start from scratch: do research, write a report along with the charts, and merge everything into a detailed document with all the essential things. 

In other words, from crafting amazing websites to planning trips, analyzing stocks, etc., Manus AI has the potential to do many things with just a single prompt.

Key Features of Manus AI

Here are some of the most interesting features of Manus AI.

Autonomous Task Execution

Manus AI runs independently in the cloud. As soon as a user provides a prompt to the AI agent, it continues to work on the task, even if a user discounts the device. This level of ability 

ensures relentless progress in large projects and makes this AI agent the best for personal and professional use.

Manus AI has also provided a demo where it presents using around 50 different screens and leveraging platforms, such as X, Telegram, and others, to fetch information. This AI agent 

It also has the ability to capture screenshots, store browsing history, and generate files automatically.

Real-time Interaction and Workflow Display

Manus AI engages with the environment instantly, accessing sites, using multiple tools, and showcasing the workflow live. This transparency allows users to view the method by which AI collects and processes information, which leads to more trust and understanding of its capabilities.

Personalization

Like well-known platforms, Manus AI understands things from user interactions, adapting to user preferences with time. This later enables to customize the results based on the individual preferences.

Beyond Text Generation

Manus AI not only provides text-based outputs but also creates interactive presentations, spreadsheets, PDFs, and extensive reports. It also delivers cost-based outputs similar to data visualizations. This versatility makes Manus AI an absolute no-brainer for tasks that require more than text.

Availability of Manus AI

Currently, Manus AI is available to users via invitation-only web preview. Monica, the firm behind Manus, hasn’t declared a public release date. However, with the current trends and worldwide traction of the AI model, we can expect the release in the next few weeks. The company even stated that they will open-source the AI model to enable developers to leverage the AI agent for tier work.

How is Manus AI’s Performance?

Manus AI has obtained state-of-the-art (SOTA) performance in the GAIA benchmark, surpassing the leading AI models, such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Microsoft’s AI systems. Although exact scores are not available, according to Manus AI’s website, it ranks at the top of the GAIA leaderboard, followed by H2O.ai’s h2oGPTe Agent, which has a 65% score.

How to Use Manus AI?

Leveraging Manus AI is the same as using other AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Grok. 

Manus asks for a prompt. A user can provide a prompt, such as “Create a 7-day travel itinerary to Bali within a specific budget.” The AI model then starts researching, collecting data, and organizing a response. The AI merges complete information and provides a full itinerary, links, maps, and travel suggestions. Even if a user disconnects, the AI ensures it works in the cloud and alerts as soon as the task gets completed.

The AI Horizon: Beyond Tomorrow

AI-based agents and browsers are becoming essential for tech companies; Manus is just one example. Due to its potential to conduct profound research, execute tasks autonomously, craft structure outputs, and offer real-time interaction and personalization, it is an excellent tool in the entire AI industry.

The ongoing craze around Manus AI indicates that AI innovation is progressing at the next level in China. With new-age AI models launching every year, we see tough competition between popular AI companies, such as OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, Claude, and Monica.