I just tested Manus 1.5 live so you don’t have to.
Everyone’s hyped about Manus 1.5 promising 4X faster AI agent performance.
But after 20 minutes of live testing Manus 1.5, I discovered something nobody’s talking about.
The marketing says one thing.
Reality says another.
Let me show you what actually happened when I tested Manus 1.5 against the best free AI agent available.
Watch the video tutorial below.
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The Manus 1.5 Promise vs Reality
Manus 1.5 launched with big claims about speed improvements.
According to the official Manus 1.5 charts, average task completion time dropped dramatically.
April showed 15 minutes per task.
Then 7 minutes.
Now Manus 1.5 claims just 4 minutes average.
That’s the Manus 1.5 promise you’ll see everywhere.
You can access Manus 1.5 at manus.im/app to test it yourself.
But here’s what Manus 1.5 doesn’t show you in their marketing materials.
How To Actually Use Manus 1.5 (Step By Step)
Getting started with Manus 1.5 is straightforward.
Head to manus.im/app and you’ll see the Manus 1.5 interface.
Inside Manus 1.5, you can click on new task to start.
Manus 1.5 offers different modes: chat, agent, and adaptive mode.
For building apps and complex tasks, I recommend using Manus 1.5 agent mode.
At the top of the Manus 1.5 interface, you’ll see two options.
Manus 1.5 full version gives you the most powerful features.
Manus 1.5 light version is available for free with credit limitations.
You can also connect apps inside Manus 1.5 by clicking the apps button.
Manus 1.5 lets you set up notifications so you know when tasks complete.
This is useful because Manus 1.5 tasks can take several minutes to finish.
My First Manus 1.5 Experiment: Building An AI Hook Generator
I wanted to test Manus 1.5 with a real use case.
I asked ChatGPT for app ideas I could build.
ChatGPT suggested a hook builder app for generating viral headlines for YouTube, TikTok, and Reels.
Perfect for testing Manus 1.5 capabilities.
I copied the prompt and pasted it into Manus 1.5.
I selected agent mode in Manus 1.5 for this test.
Then I hit enter and watched Manus 1.5 start working.
The Manus 1.5 agent began analyzing the request and building the app.
I could see my Manus 1.5 credits decreasing as it worked.
This is when reality hit me about Manus 1.5 performance.
The Manus 1.5 Speed Test Results (Not What I Expected)
Manus 1.5 marketing says tasks take 3 minutes 50 seconds on average.
But my Manus 1.5 test told a different story.
After 4 minutes, Manus 1.5 was still working on the hook generator app.
After 5 minutes, Manus 1.5 was still testing the application.
The Manus 1.5 task took way longer than advertised.
This is a problem because speed is the main selling point of Manus 1.5.
If Manus 1.5 can’t beat human speed, why use it?
An employee could complete that same work in minutes.
Or you could automate it 10X faster using free alternatives.
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Where Manus 1.5 Actually Delivers Value
Despite the speed issues, Manus 1.5 does have strengths.
I’ve successfully used Manus for building landing pages before.
One landing page I built with Manus for the AI Profit Boardroom ranks number one on Google.
The AI Profit Boardroom page outperforms School, YouTube, and Medium in search results.
That Manus-built page looks professional with embedded videos and testimonials.
All I told Manus was to create a direct response style sales page.
Manus 1.5 delivers solid results for this specific use case.
The page structure was good and the SEO optimization worked.
For building sales pages and landing pages, Manus 1.5 shows promise.
Testing Manus 1.5 For SEO Agency Lead Generation
I decided to test Manus 1.5 for a business-critical task.
I run an SEO agency and always need quality leads.
I asked Manus 1.5 to find leads including names, emails, and phone numbers.
The goal was to find potential white label SEO agencies I could sell services to.
I wanted Manus 1.5 to organize everything in a nice spreadsheet.
Genspark handles lead generation well, but I’d never tested Manus 1.5 for this.
The Manus 1.5 agent started working on the lead generation task.
It took a while for Manus 1.5 to process this request.
I’ve found other AI agents handle this type of work faster than Manus 1.5.
Manus 1.5 Pricing Structure Explained
Before committing to Manus 1.5, understand the pricing model.
Manus 1.5 defaults to annual billing when you sign up.
Most people don’t want annual billing, so switch to monthly for Manus 1.5.
I switched to the basic monthly plan during my Manus 1.5 test.
The free version of Manus 1.5 gives you limited credits to start.
You can watch your Manus 1.5 credits decrease as tasks run.
For serious usage, you’ll need to upgrade to the full Manus 1.5 version.
The Manus 1.5 light version lets you test features before committing money.
I upgraded during my live test to access the full Manus 1.5 capabilities.
What Can You Actually Build With Manus 1.5?
Manus 1.5 capabilities go beyond simple coding tasks.
You can use Manus 1.5 to build SEO optimized landing pages.
Manus 1.5 can create full stack applications with front and back end.
You can build apps with Manus 1.5 that include AI functionality.
Manus 1.5 supports creating chatbots that speak like your brand.
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 understand traffic.
Manus 1.5 even allows building floor plans and 3D visualizations.
Someone created a technical podcast studio floor plan with precise dimensions using Manus 1.5.
Manus 1.5 vs Genspark: The Real Comparison
I compared Manus 1.5 against Genspark for presentation creation.
The Manus 1.5 results were disappointing compared to Genspark.
I tested both by creating a solar system presentation.
The Manus 1.5 presentation had basic design with weird color choices.
The Genspark presentation looked professional and polished.
For presentations, I would choose Genspark over Manus 1.5 every time.
I use Genspark regularly for presentations in my live streams.
The design quality from Genspark consistently beats Manus 1.5 output.
If you need high-quality presentations, skip Manus 1.5 and use Genspark instead.
Can Manus 1.5 Create Videos? My Test Results
Manus 1.5 advertises video creation capabilities.
You can create cinematic AI films with Manus 1.5.
Manus 1.5 can build videos and embed them on landing pages.
I’ve seen Manus 1.5 create fully edited cinematic style videos.
You can make vlogs using Manus 1.5 combined with other AI tools.
Manus 1.5 can stitch multiple scenes together automatically.
But when I tested Manus 1.5 video generation, the quality wasn’t impressive.
The videos from Manus 1.5 looked basic and lacked polish.
You’d be better off getting video files separately and uploading them to Manus 1.5.
Then just ask Manus 1.5 to stitch those files together.
This approach gives you better results than using Manus 1.5 for complete video creation.
The Free Alternative That Beats Manus 1.5
After testing Manus 1.5 thoroughly, I reached a conclusion.
Google Gemini beats Manus 1.5 for most tasks.
Google Gemini can code just like Manus 1.5.
Google Gemini can build apps just like Manus 1.5.
Google Gemini can do research and create websites.
Google Gemini can find leads and put them in Google Sheets.
Google Gemini is basically a better, faster version of Manus 1.5.
The biggest difference? Google Gemini is completely free.
For most of my work, I’m choosing Google Gemini over Manus 1.5.
For tasks Google Gemini can’t handle, I use Genspark instead of Manus 1.5.
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The One Change Manus 1.5 Desperately Needs
Manus 1.5 has potential but needs improvement.
The biggest issue with Manus 1.5 is browser integration.
If Manus 1.5 improved how it uses the browser, it would be more competitive.
Right now, Manus 1.5 lacks the speed it promises in marketing.
Manus 1.5 has cool features but execution falls short.
Better browser integration would make Manus 1.5 worth the price.
Until then, free alternatives like Google Gemini offer better value.
Exploring The Manus 1.5 Community Features
One interesting aspect of Manus 1.5 is the community gallery.
You can visit the Manus 1.5 homepage to see what others created.
The Manus 1.5 gallery shows examples like four seasons videos.
You can replay tasks from the Manus 1.5 community.
You can try Manus 1.5 examples yourself.
Or you can skip directly to results in the Manus 1.5 gallery.
This gives you ideas for what Manus 1.5 can build.
I found examples of floor plans, presentations, and videos in the Manus 1.5 gallery.
The quality varies significantly across different Manus 1.5 projects.
Why Quality Control Matters With Manus 1.5
Never ship anything from Manus 1.5 without checking it first.
Quality control is essential when using Manus 1.5 or any AI agent.
Review all code that Manus 1.5 generates before deploying.
Test apps built by Manus 1.5 to ensure they function correctly.
Check designs from Manus 1.5 against your brand standards.
Verify any data that Manus 1.5 gathers or processes.
AI agents like Manus 1.5 are tools, not replacements for human judgment.
The difference between success and failure often comes down to quality control.
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Manus 1.5 Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Manus 1.5 cost?
Manus 1.5 has a free light version with limited credits. The full Manus 1.5 version requires a paid subscription with monthly and annual options. Watch out because Manus 1.5 defaults to annual billing.
Is Manus 1.5 really 4X faster?
Manus 1.5 claims 4X speed improvements with 3-4 minute task times. In my real testing, Manus 1.5 tasks took 4-5 minutes or longer, not matching the advertised speed.
What’s the difference between Manus 1.5 and Manus 1.5 light?
Manus 1.5 full version offers the most powerful features and faster processing. Manus 1.5 light is free with credit limitations and reduced capabilities.
Can Manus 1.5 replace developers?
Manus 1.5 can build apps and websites but still needs human oversight. Quality control is essential with Manus 1.5 output. It’s a tool to speed up development, not replace developers entirely.
Is Manus 1.5 better than Google Gemini?
In my testing, Google Gemini was faster and more reliable than Manus 1.5. Google Gemini is also free while Manus 1.5 requires payment for full features.
What is Manus 1.5 best used for?
Manus 1.5 works well for building landing pages and direct response sales pages. For presentations, videos, and other tasks, alternative tools often produce better results than Manus 1.5.
My Final Verdict On Manus 1.5
After testing Manus 1.5 thoroughly during my live stream, here’s my conclusion.
Manus 1.5 has interesting capabilities but doesn’t deliver on speed promises.
The marketing around Manus 1.5 sets expectations the product can’t meet.
For most tasks, Google Gemini beats Manus 1.5 on both speed and price.
Manus 1.5 does excel at building direct response landing pages.
But for everything else, I’m sticking with Google Gemini or Genspark.
If you want to test Manus 1.5 yourself, start with the free version.
Don’t commit to annual billing for Manus 1.5 until you’ve tested it extensively.
Always quality control everything Manus 1.5 produces.
The future of AI agents is exciting, but Manus 1.5 isn’t quite there yet.
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