Most people are throwing money at Manus 1.5 right now.
They’re buying into the 4X speed improvement hype.
Meanwhile, there’s a completely free AI agent that beats Manus 1.5 in almost every category.
I tested them head-to-head for 20 minutes.
The results weren’t even close.
Let me show you why Manus 1.5 might be a waste of your money.
Watch the video tutorial below.
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The Manus 1.5 Hype Machine
Manus 1.5 just launched with massive promises.
The official Manus 1.5 data shows dramatic speed improvements.
Tasks that took 15 minutes in April now allegedly take 3-4 minutes with Manus 1.5.
Average task completion time for Manus 1.5 dropped from 15 minutes to 7 minutes to 4 minutes.
Manus 1.5 has been re-engineered to build full stack apps.
You can access Manus 1.5 at manus.im/app if you want to test it.
Everyone’s talking about Manus 1.5 like it’s revolutionary.
But nobody’s comparing Manus 1.5 to the free alternatives.
That’s exactly what I did in this live test.
Inside The Manus 1.5 Interface
Getting started with Manus 1.5 is simple enough.
Visit manus.im/app and you’ll see the Manus 1.5 dashboard.
Click new task in Manus 1.5 to start a project.
Manus 1.5 offers three modes: chat, agent, and adaptive.
I used agent mode for my Manus 1.5 testing.
The Manus 1.5 interface lets you connect various apps.
You can set up notifications in Manus 1.5 so it alerts you when tasks finish.
At the top, you choose between Manus 1.5 full version or light version.
Manus 1.5 full version requires a paid upgrade.
Manus 1.5 light version is free but has credit limitations.
I upgraded to test Manus 1.5 properly, which cost me money.
Building An App With Manus 1.5: The Real Experience
I wanted a fair test of Manus 1.5 capabilities.
I asked ChatGPT for useful app ideas I could build.
ChatGPT suggested a hook builder app for generating viral headlines.
This app would create hooks for YouTube, TikTok, and Reels.
Perfect for testing Manus 1.5 against other AI agents.
I copied the prompt into Manus 1.5 agent mode.
The Manus 1.5 agent began processing the request immediately.
I could watch my Manus 1.5 credits decrease as it worked.
This is where the Manus 1.5 marketing started to fall apart.
The Manus 1.5 Speed Myth Exposed
Manus 1.5 advertising says average task time is 3 minutes 50 seconds.
They show charts proving Manus 1.5 is 4X faster than before.
But my live Manus 1.5 test told a completely different story.
After 4 minutes, Manus 1.5 was still building the hook generator app.
After 5 minutes, Manus 1.5 was still testing the application.
The Manus 1.5 task took nowhere near the advertised 3-4 minutes.
This is a massive problem for Manus 1.5.
Speed is the entire selling point of Manus 1.5.
If Manus 1.5 can’t deliver on speed, what are you paying for?
A human employee could complete that work faster than Manus 1.5.
Or you could use free AI agents that work 10X faster than Manus 1.5.
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What Manus 1.5 Actually Does Well
Despite speed issues, Manus 1.5 isn’t completely useless.
I’ve had success using Manus for specific tasks before.
The best Manus result I’ve seen is a landing page I built live.
I created a page for the AI Profit Boardroom using Manus.
That Manus-built page now ranks number one on Google for AI Profit Boardroom.
The page outperforms School, YouTube, Medium, and all competitors.
The Manus landing page looks professional with embedded videos.
It has testimonials integrated and strong SEO optimization.
All I did was tell Manus to create a direct response style sales page.
Manus 1.5 delivers solid results for landing page creation.
This seems to be the sweet spot for Manus 1.5 capabilities.
Testing Manus 1.5 For Lead Generation
I run an SEO agency and need leads constantly.
I decided to test Manus 1.5 for business lead generation.
I asked Manus 1.5 to find potential white label SEO agencies.
I wanted names, emails, and phone numbers organized in a spreadsheet.
These would be prospects I could reach out to and sell services.
Genspark usually handles lead generation well.
But I’d never tested this specific task on Manus 1.5.
The Manus 1.5 agent started working on the lead generation request.
It took quite a while for Manus 1.5 to process everything.
Other AI agents I’ve tested complete similar tasks faster than Manus 1.5.
Why Google Gemini Beats Manus 1.5
After extensive testing, my conclusion is clear.
Google Gemini outperforms Manus 1.5 for most tasks.
Google Gemini can code applications just like Manus 1.5.
Google Gemini can build full stack apps just like Manus 1.5.
Google Gemini can do research and create websites.
Google Gemini can find leads and organize them in Google Sheets.
Google Gemini is basically a better, faster version of Manus 1.5.
Here’s the kicker: Google Gemini is completely free.
You don’t need to upgrade Google Gemini.
You don’t need to watch credits disappear with Google Gemini.
You don’t need to commit to monthly or annual billing with Google Gemini.
For most of my work, I’m using Google Gemini instead of Manus 1.5.
For tasks Google Gemini can’t handle, I use Genspark, not Manus 1.5.
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Manus 1.5 vs Genspark For Presentations
I tested Manus 1.5 against Genspark for creating presentations.
The comparison was brutal for Manus 1.5.
I had both create a presentation about the solar system.
The Manus 1.5 presentation had extremely basic design.
Colors in the Manus 1.5 presentation looked weird and unprofessional.
The layout from Manus 1.5 was simple and boring.
Then I looked at the Genspark presentation.
The Genspark version looked polished and professional.
The design quality from Genspark completely destroyed Manus 1.5.
I use Genspark regularly for presentations in my live streams.
For any presentation work, skip Manus 1.5 and use Genspark instead.
The quality difference between Manus 1.5 and Genspark is night and day.
The Truth About Manus 1.5 Video Creation
Manus 1.5 markets itself as capable of creating cinematic AI films.
You can supposedly build videos and embed them with Manus 1.5.
Manus 1.5 claims to create fully edited cinematic style videos.
You can make vlogs using Manus 1.5 with other AI tools.
Manus 1.5 can stitch multiple scenes together automatically.
But when I tested Manus 1.5 video generation, I was disappointed.
The video quality from Manus 1.5 wasn’t impressive at all.
Videos looked basic and lacked the polish you’d expect.
Here’s a better approach than using Manus 1.5 for video creation.
Get your video files from better AI video tools.
Upload those files to Manus 1.5.
Then just ask Manus 1.5 to stitch the files together.
This gives you better results than full video creation with Manus 1.5.
Understanding Manus 1.5 Pricing
Before you commit money to Manus 1.5, understand the pricing trap.
Manus 1.5 automatically defaults to annual billing.
Most users don’t want to commit annually to Manus 1.5.
Make sure you switch to monthly billing for Manus 1.5.
The free version of Manus 1.5 gives limited credits.
You’ll watch your Manus 1.5 credits drain as tasks run.
For serious usage, you must upgrade to full Manus 1.5.
The Manus 1.5 light version lets you test before paying.
I ended up paying to test Manus 1.5 properly.
That money could have gone toward better AI tools or stayed in my pocket.
The Manus 1.5 Feature Set
Manus 1.5 does offer various capabilities worth mentioning.
You can build SEO optimized landing pages with Manus 1.5.
Manus 1.5 can create full stack applications with front and back end code.
You can build apps that include AI functionality using Manus 1.5.
Manus 1.5 supports creating chatbots that match your brand voice.
You can use Manus 1.5 for AI camera features that recognize images.
Manus 1.5 can build AI generators for text, images, and code.
You can create AI summarizers with Manus 1.5 that analyze traffic.
Manus 1.5 even allows creating floor plans and 3D visualizations.
The Manus 1.5 community gallery shows examples of podcast studio floor plans with precise dimensions.
But having features doesn’t matter if execution and speed fall short.
What Manus 1.5 Needs To Fix
The biggest issue with Manus 1.5 is browser integration.
If Manus 1.5 could improve how it uses the browser, it would be more competitive.
Right now, Manus 1.5 promises speed it doesn’t deliver.
Manus 1.5 has interesting features but poor execution.
Until Manus 1.5 fixes these fundamental issues, free alternatives win.
Google Gemini works faster and costs nothing.
Genspark produces better quality for presentations.
Manus 1.5 needs major improvements to justify the price.
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Exploring The Manus 1.5 Community
One interesting feature of Manus 1.5 is the community showcase.
Visit the Manus 1.5 homepage to see what others created.
The Manus 1.5 gallery displays examples like four seasons videos.
You can replay any task from the Manus 1.5 community.
You can try Manus 1.5 examples yourself to learn.
Or you can skip to final results in the Manus 1.5 gallery.
This helps you understand what Manus 1.5 can potentially build.
The Manus 1.5 gallery includes floor plans, presentations, and videos.
Quality varies dramatically across different Manus 1.5 community projects.
Some Manus 1.5 examples look decent while others are terrible.
Quality Control Is Non-Negotiable With Manus 1.5
Never use Manus 1.5 output without reviewing it first.
Quality control separates successful automation from disasters.
Review every line of code that Manus 1.5 generates.
Test every app that Manus 1.5 builds before deploying.
Check every design from Manus 1.5 against your brand standards.
Verify all data that Manus 1.5 gathers or processes.
AI agents like Manus 1.5 are tools, not magic solutions.
You still need human judgment and oversight with Manus 1.5.
The businesses that succeed with AI automation prioritize quality control.
The businesses that fail skip quality control steps.
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Manus 1.5 Common Questions Answered
Is Manus 1.5 worth the money?
Based on my testing, Manus 1.5 doesn’t justify the cost. Google Gemini offers similar capabilities for free with faster performance. Manus 1.5 only excels at specific tasks like landing page creation.
How fast is Manus 1.5 really?
Manus 1.5 claims 3-4 minute task completion times. In my live testing, Manus 1.5 took 4-5 minutes or longer. The advertised speed improvements don’t match real-world Manus 1.5 performance.
What’s better than Manus 1.5?
Google Gemini beats Manus 1.5 for most tasks and it’s free. For presentations, Genspark produces better quality than Manus 1.5. These alternatives deliver faster results without the Manus 1.5 price tag.
Can Manus 1.5 build real applications?
Manus 1.5 can build apps and websites. However, Manus 1.5 output requires significant quality control. The apps Manus 1.5 builds need testing and often require human fixes before deployment.
Should I use Manus 1.5 light or full?
Start with Manus 1.5 light to test capabilities before paying. The free Manus 1.5 version has credit limitations but lets you evaluate if it fits your needs before committing money.
What tasks is Manus 1.5 actually good for?
Manus 1.5 works well for creating direct response landing pages and sales pages. For most other tasks including presentations, videos, and development, better alternatives exist than Manus 1.5.
Why I’m Sticking With Google Gemini
After comprehensive testing, Google Gemini is my go-to AI agent.
Google Gemini handles coding as well as Manus 1.5.
Google Gemini builds applications as well as Manus 1.5.
Google Gemini does research better than Manus 1.5.
Google Gemini creates websites comparable to Manus 1.5.
Google Gemini finds leads and organizes data efficiently.
Google Gemini is faster than Manus 1.5 for most tasks.
Google Gemini costs nothing while Manus 1.5 requires paid upgrades.
For my agency work, Google Gemini delivers everything I need.
When Google Gemini can’t handle something, I use Genspark.
I rarely find situations where Manus 1.5 is the best choice.
Maybe Manus 1.5 will improve with future updates.
Right now, free alternatives beat Manus 1.5 in almost every category.
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My Final Recommendation On Manus 1.5
Don’t buy into the Manus 1.5 hype without testing alternatives first.
Start with Google Gemini because it’s free and often better than Manus 1.5.
Test Genspark for presentations and design work instead of Manus 1.5.
If you must try Manus 1.5, use the free light version first.
Never commit to annual billing for Manus 1.5 without extensive testing.
Remember that Manus 1.5 marketing promises don’t match reality.
Always quality control anything Manus 1.5 produces before using it.
The future of AI agents is exciting but Manus 1.5 isn’t the answer yet.
Save your money and use free tools that work better than Manus 1.5.
When Manus 1.5 fixes its speed and quality issues, I’ll reconsider.
Until then, Google Gemini and Genspark are superior to Manus 1.5.
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