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Manus launches paid subscription plans and a mobile app
Manus AI, a Chinese AI platform, launched paid subscription plans starting at $39/month and an iOS app. The basic plan offers 3,900 credits for two simultaneous tasks while the premium plan at $199/month includes 19,900 credits for five tasks. Manus is still in beta and has faced access limitations while scaling its infrastructure and optimizing user experience.
Key points
- Manus AI launched paid subscription plans on Monday.
- The basic plan is priced at $39/month offering 3,900 credits and two simultaneous tasks.
- The premium plan costs $199/month, providing 19,900 credits and the ability to run five tasks.
- Manus is currently in beta and is facing access limitations as it scales infrastructure.
- An iOS app was also released, along with an upgrade to the AI model to Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet.
Why it matters
- The rise of AI platforms aligns with the 2025 trend of increased AI integration in personal and business tasks.
- Manus' subscription model could reflect a broader trend in SaaS (Software as a Service) evolution, facilitating varied user needs.
- Introducing mobile applications demonstrates a shift towards mobile-first strategies in IT by 2025.
With the launch of subscription plans and a mobile app, Manus AI aims to enhance user experience while navigating the challenges of scaling, in a market that increasingly values AI integration across various sectors.