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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

CriteriaManus
AI agent
天工 Skywork
AI agent
Rating
4.4
4.3
Pricing
  • Free: Free
  • Plus: $39/mo
  • Pro: from $199/mo
  • Free: Free
  • Membership: from $19.9/mo
Pros
  • ✓ Completes tasks autonomously
  • ✓ Parallel multi-agent
  • ✓ End-to-end delivery
  • ✓ Reusable outputs
  • ✓ Deep research
  • ✓ Multimodal office
  • ✓ Desktop local execution
  • ✓ Document generation
Cons
  • ✗ Credits deplete fast
  • ✗ Occasionally goes off-track
  • ✗ Slower on complex tasks
  • ✗ Newer ecosystem
  • ✗ Credit limits
  • ✗ Separate global/China versions
Best forAutomated research, Report generation, Data processing, Workflow automationResearch reports, Slides/documents, Data analysis, Office automation
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, Desktop

Our verdict

Manus edges ahead on our overall rating (4.4 vs 4.3), but both are capable choices.

Choose Manus if you want Automated research, Report generation. Choose 天工 Skywork if you need Research reports, Slides/documents.

Read the full Manus review →Read the full 天工 Skywork review →

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).