In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Only Manus has a free plan.
- The cheapest paid plan costs the same: $20 a month.
- Manus also has a phone app.
- Claude in Chrome shipped an update more recently (Aug 26, 2026).
Side by side
The details.
| Claude in Chrome | Manus | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Anthropic | Manus (acquired by Meta) · Singapore |
| What it says it is | “Claude in Chrome is a browser extension that allows Claude to read, click, and navigate websites alongside you.” | “Manus is the action engine that goes beyond answers to execute tasks, automate workflows, and extend your human reach.” |
| Free plan | No'Claude in Chrome is available for all paid plans (Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise).' | Yes300 credits provided daily. |
| Plans | Pro: $20 a monthMax: $100 a monthTeam Standard seat: $25 a monthTeam Premium seat: $125 a month | Pro: $20 a monthPro (higher tier): $40 a monthTeam: $20 a month |
| Runs on | Google Chrome (desktop) | web, desktop app, mobile app (iOS) |
| Latest update | Claude in Chrome is generally available, Aug 26, 2026 | China to review Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, Jan 8, 2026 |
| Its terms | “Claude in Chrome is enhanced with our safety classifiers but is still risky.”In its terms · Claude Help Center: Get started with Claude in Chrome | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
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