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App & site builders
Manus
No-code AI agent platform for building real, functional apps.
No-code AI agent platform for building real, functional apps.
Manus is a no-code AI agent platform built to execute tasks, not just answer questions. Instead of returning text, it acts: writing code, building functional apps, automating multi-step workflows, and completing jobs end to end so you don't have to do them by hand.
You describe what you want in plain language, and Manus works through the steps to build it. It runs on credit-based plans with a free tier to start, so you can test what it can do before committing to a paid plan.
Ian Kilpatrick uses Manus as his go-to when a project needs to actually function, not just look finished. In Episode 001, on how marketers are actually using AI to grow, he recommends it specifically for building functional apps without writing code, the moments when a static page or a chatbot reply isn't enough and you need something that runs.
We keep it in the stack because most operators hit that exact wall: "make me a page" turns into "make me a tool that does something." Manus is built for that shift. It won't replace a website builder for polishing a landing page, that's a job for something like Lovable, but when you need a working app, an automated workflow, or a small piece of software and you don't have a developer on call, it gets you there without touching code. The takeaway: if your idea only works as something live and functioning, not a static screen, this is the tool to reach for first.
Manus is more approachable than a raw coding tool since you describe what you want in plain language, but it's still an agent that writes and runs real code behind the scenes, so expect a learning curve beyond basic chat tools. It suits operators comfortable experimenting, testing, and iterating on prompts rather than expecting instant, polished results the first time. If you want function over a pretty page and don't want to hire a developer, this is where you start.
Genuine substitutes for Manus that we've also run on stage:
Yes, Manus has a free tier. Credit-based plans; see site.
Credit-based plans; see site.
Ian Kilpatrick used it in Episode 001 for building functional apps no-code.
Manus is more approachable than a raw coding tool since you describe what you want in plain language, but it's still an agent that writes and runs real code behind the scenes, so expect a learning curve beyond basic chat tools. It suits operators comfortable experimenting, testing, and iterating on prompts rather than expecting instant, polished results the first time. If you want function over a pretty page and don't want to hire a developer, this is where you start.
Tools we've also used live that can stand in for Manus: Lovable.
| Category | App & site builders |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Credit-based plans; see site. |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Used live in | Episode 001 |
| Operator(s) | Ian Kilpatrick |
| Website | manus.im |
On AI4NTP, every tool is shown live by a real operator. These are the people who demoed Manus on stage.
A designer, developer, and serial entrepreneur writing code since age 10. He has worked with Disney, the Golden Globes, and the AMAs, and now runs a fleet of AI agents doing real work every day.
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