Manus vs 天工 Skywork
A side-by-side comparison of Manus and 天工 Skywork — ratings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and who each one is best for.
Updated 2026
| Criteria | AI agent | AI agent |
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| Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 |
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| Best for | Automated research, Report generation, Data processing, Workflow automation | Research reports, Slides/documents, Data analysis, Office automation |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web, Desktop |
Our verdict
Manus edges ahead on our overall rating (4.4 vs 4.3 — a 0.1-point lead), but both are capable choices.
On price, Manus starts at $39/mo (Plus) and 天工 Skywork at from $19.9/mo (Membership) — 天工 Skywork is 19.1 cheaper per month.
Choose Manus if you want Automated research, Report generation. Choose 天工 Skywork if you need Research reports, Slides/documents.
This verdict comes from comparing documented fields — rating, price tiers, best-for, platforms — not from running both tools on the same task. The rating is editorial judgement, not user reviews.
FAQ
Is Manus better than 天工 Skywork?
In our review Manus rates 4.4/5 and 天工 Skywork rates 4.3/5. Manus is best for Automated research, Report generation, while 天工 Skywork suits Research reports, Slides/documents — so the better choice depends on your priorities.
What is the difference between Manus and 天工 Skywork?
Manus: A general AI agent that autonomously plans and completes multi-step tasks end to end. 天工 Skywork: Kunlun's AI agent, strong at deep research, documents and local office automation.
Which is cheaper, Manus or 天工 Skywork?
Manus starts at Free (Free); 天工 Skywork starts at Free (Free).