# Open-source alternatives to Manus

> We track 10 open-source alternatives to Manus, but none currently has confirmed commercial use, local running and no paid services together. None of the 10 projects we track covers all 6 Manus jobs, so most people combine two or more.

Manus: Hosted general AI agent ("the action engine that goes beyond answers to execute tasks"). It runs tasks on a cloud browser or your own browser via an extension, runs parallel "Wide Research", builds slides, websites and apps from a prompt, analyses data, runs scheduled automations, and connects to Slack, Zapier and MCP servers. Credit-based plans. Pricing: See pricing page (checked 2026-10-16). Facts checked 2026-10-16.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [DeerFlow](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/deer-flow) | agent-deep-research, sandbox-file-code-tasks, slides-from-prompt, scheduled-agent-tasks, agent-app-connectors | Self-hosted with Docker (recommended) or a local dev setup | Yes, MIT code; model and search provider terms apply separately | Needs a model (API key or self-hosted) and a web search provider such as Tavily or InfoQuest; self-hosted fetchers exist | Minimum 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 20 GB free SSD for local use (more for Docker or shared servers); a local LLM is sized separately |
| [AgenticSeek](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/agenticseek) | autonomous-web-browsing, sandbox-file-code-tasks | Yes, fully local with Docker services and a local model | GPL-3.0 code allows commercial use if derived work stays GPL; local model terms vary | None required with a local model; cloud LLM APIs are optional | For local models, a GPU that can run a 14B model (Magistral, Qwen, DeepSeek); with a cloud API, no GPU needed |
| [OpenManus](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/openmanus) | autonomous-web-browsing, sandbox-file-code-tasks | Yes, Python CLI on your own machine; Docker sandbox optional | Yes, MIT code; model terms depend on the provider or local model you choose | An LLM API key is needed unless you run a local model through Ollama; Browser Use Cloud and Daytona sandboxes are optional | Not documented; needs Python 3.12 and Chrome or Chromium; a local model needs your own GPU |
| [Nanobrowser](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/nanobrowser) | autonomous-web-browsing | Yes, runs inside your own Chrome or Edge browser | Yes, Apache-2.0 code; model terms depend on the provider you choose | Nothing paid with a local model (Ollama, LM Studio); cloud model APIs are optional and paid per use | Any machine running Chrome or Edge with a cloud model; local models work best for simple tasks and need a 16k+ context |
| [Agent S](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/agent-s) | autonomous-web-browsing | Yes, runs on your computer and controls its desktop; models can be remote APIs | Yes, Apache-2.0 code and recommended grounding weights; main model terms depend on your provider | Needs a main model API and a grounding model endpoint; both can be self-hosted with vLLM, otherwise paid APIs or Hugging Face endpoints | A single-monitor desktop; self-hosting the 7B grounding model needs a GPU (size not documented) |
| [Skyvern](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/skyvern) | autonomous-web-browsing | Yes, local server and UI via pip or Docker Compose; also hosted Skyvern Cloud | AGPL-3.0; offering a modified version as a network service requires sharing its source | Nothing paid with a local Ollama model; cloud LLM APIs and Skyvern Cloud (with anti-bot measures) are optional | Not documented; a vision-capable model is needed |
| [Kortix (formerly Suna)](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/kortix) | sandbox-file-code-tasks, scheduled-agent-tasks, agent-app-connectors | Self-hosted Docker Compose stack on a laptop, VPS or your own network, or hosted Kortix Cloud | Internal company use allowed; you may not offer it to others as a hosted or managed service | A model provider key or ChatGPT plan is required (local models not documented); self-host setup asks for git, GitHub and Pipedream credentials | Not documented beyond Docker for the self-hosted stack |
| [OWL](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/owl) | autonomous-web-browsing, sandbox-file-code-tasks | Yes, Python scripts or a local Gradio web UI; Docker image also available | Yes, Apache-2.0 code; model terms depend on the provider you choose | An LLM API key is needed for the main examples; an Ollama example runs a local model; other tool keys are optional | Not documented; cloud model use needs only Python; browser tasks need a multimodal model |
| [MagenticLite (Magentic-UI)](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/magentic-ui) | autonomous-web-browsing, sandbox-file-code-tasks | Yes, local web app; models run on endpoints you host or rent | Yes, MIT code and MIT model weights | Nothing paid if you host both models on your own GPUs with vLLM; otherwise paid Hugging Face or Azure Foundry endpoints | Self-hosted models need GPUs with about 48 GB (Fara) and 96 GB (MagenticBrain); the app needs KVM on WSL for the sandbox VM |
| [II-Agent](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/ii-agent) | agent-deep-research, slides-from-prompt, sandbox-file-code-tasks, agent-app-connectors | Self-hosted web app via make or Docker Compose; also a hosted web app | Yes, Apache-2.0 code; model and sandbox provider terms apply separately | Needs a model API key or a self-hosted model endpoint; code execution needs an E2B sandbox key; search keys optional | Not documented; runs Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis and MinIO; no GPU needed with cloud models |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to Manus?

Yes. DeerFlow, II-Agent, AgenticSeek, MagenticLite (Magentic-UI) and OpenManus are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. Each covers only part of what Manus does, so check which job you need.

### Can I do autonomous web browsing locally without a Manus subscription?

Yes, with AgenticSeek (GPL-3.0-only), Nanobrowser (Apache-2.0) and Agent S (Apache-2.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do deep research reports locally without a Manus subscription?

Yes, with DeerFlow (MIT) and II-Agent (Apache-2.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which Manus alternatives can I use commercially?

Confirmed: Agent S, DeerFlow, II-Agent, MagenticLite (Magentic-UI), Nanobrowser, OpenManus and OWL. With conditions: AgenticSeek, Kortix (formerly Suna) and Skyvern. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of Manus?

Not as of 2026-10-16. Autonomous web browsing, deep research reports, file and code tasks in a sandbox, slides generated from a prompt, scheduled agent tasks and connectors to your apps are covered by different projects.

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