ByteDance AnyGen vs Manus: A Real-World Comparison – Which is the Strongest AI Office Tool?

In 2024, a Singaporean team named Butterfly Effect The startup team received an acquisition offer from ByteDance. ByteDance offered $30 million, intending to integrate the team into the Doubao system and fill the gap in its existing presence at General Electric. Agent The shortcomings in the field. However, the deal ultimately failed, as the founding team refused to be "swallowed up," citing an undervaluation.

March 2025,Butterfly Effect launches the world's first universal productintelligentbodyManus product showcase AI intelligentbodyIts capabilities quickly went viral online.

By the end of 2025, Manus will have put the Butterfly Effect back in the spotlight, and Meta will acquire Manus for a valuation of several billion dollars.

Ironically, just nine days later, the Ministry of Commerce announced that it would conduct an evaluation of Meta's acquisition of Manus.

On the other side,After missing out on Manus, ByteDance launched a service focused on office scenarios earlier this year. AI Product - AnyGenMany people consider it a Manus alternative, but is that really the case?

Today, Sister K will test them out to see what the differences are and which one is more suitable for us working people.

In the office setting, what remains unchanged for millennia is writing various documents and PowerPoint presentations.

PPT generation

Prompt wordsPlease help me plan a 7-day trip to Iceland from Beijing in May 2026. Requirements: Includes aurora viewing (even though it's off-season, I still want to try it), Blue Lagoon hot spring reservation, car rental price comparison (preferably a 4WD SUV), and research...up to dateThe Schengen visa policy. Finally, generate a PowerPoint presentation with a budget.

AnyGen's form pre-selection interaction gave me a bit of a "huh?" moment~

This is the first time I've seen this kind of interaction; it's not Kuku executing, but...Allow users to choose to supplement any information they believe is missing..

stillPre-selectYes, users only need to confirm and adjust.

It's okay if we don't make any changes; there's a countdown timer for submission, and when the time is up...automaticSubmit. This prevents users from switching interfaces after submitting a request and keeps the page frozen.

AnyGen has many novel features in terms of motion sensing.This creates a stark contrast with other tools on the market...

Let's take a look at the final result. To be honest, it's a good idea!

The layout is clear and there is no redundant text.

At the bottom of each page, there is a list of things to pay special attention to, which is not described at all.AItaste.

I also received a well-organized budget sheet:

However, it is not as good as Manus.

Manus provides cost-saving suggestions for each item in the budget sheet and also outputs a visual pie chart, making it clear at a glance where the expenses are the largest.

Multiple options were provided for entertainment activities, and the most cost-effective option was highlighted.

The daily schedule is also detailed, specifying what to do in the morning, afternoon, and afternoon:

Use Manus to inputPrompt wordsAfter that, I really didn't do anything; the output was a total of 12 pages. The overall style is minimalist and elegant, perfectly matching the travel scene.

Each element can be directly edited and its layout adjusted.

It has to be said that AngGen and Manus are quite comparable.

Document writing

Prompt wordsPlease help me write a product introduction and marketing document for this website. It needs to be in both Chinese and English.

Manus first lists the execution plan, allowing users to see the plan beforehand, which can greatly increase their peace of mind.

Needless to say, the result was as stable as ever.automaticThe document is available in both Chinese and English versions.

But AnyGen doesn't have that; the document is a mix of Chinese and English, making it look a bit messy...

Need to pass againPrompt wordsAfter making adjustments, two documents were obtained.

but AnyGen allows you to directly edit content you're not satisfied with..

Also supportsuse AI Auxiliary ModificationIt's like your intern wrote a first draft for you, and you can make some minor revisions and hand it in.

The content also includes product introduction images (although it's the old version).

AnyGen is better than Manus in these two aspects; Manus does not support modification and does not have website images.

It would be great if the two could be combined.

Picture book production

Prompt wordsI want to explain photosynthesis; please help me make an interesting and educational storybook.

The images generated by AnyGen are so vivid!Each object was personified.

The picture book has a bit too little text, and the transitions between pages aren't very smooth.

However, if a teacher were to bring a picture book like this and provide explanations, I bet the kids would all ask for the class to go on overtime!

Manus is interesting because it separates the story and the illustrations into two parts.

The story content was generated as a PDF, also through anthropomorphic characters:

In terms of graphics, it's somewhat similar to AnyGen, but Manus's colors are more vibrant and visually striking.

The accompanying text is almost nonexistent, making it still difficult for children to understand.

Audio transcription/summary

Last weekend, Tang Jie, Yang Qiang, Lin Junyang, Yao Shunyu, and othersAIIt's rare to see such big names appear on the same stage in Beijing. I got my hands on the audio from the event, and I'm having AnyGen summarize it.

AnyGen is faster than expected.An audio file that was over an hour long was processed in less than 10 minutes. It not only transcribed the entire file but also generated a structured document with comprehensive content.

Key Conclusions at a Glance:

1. The inevitability of differentiation: The bottleneck of 2C applications lies in context rather than pure intelligence, while 2B scenarios are willing to pay a high premium for top-notch reasoning ability.
2. A New Paradigm Signal: 2026 will be a crucial window for "autonomous learning" and "active learning."AI It is expected to evolve on its own through interaction with the environment, rather than being fed solely by human data.
3. Agent Qualitative change: Expectations Agent The model itself has evolved from handling minute-level tasks to being able to independently handle long-term tasks with a workload of "1-2 weeks".
4. China AI The odds of winning: The computing power gap (1-2 orders of magnitude) forces "efficiency" in innovation, and the key to victory lies in whether one has the courage to explore "non-consensus" risks.
5. Overall assessment: The tipping point between linear technological development and exponential leaps in user experience has arrived. 2026 will be a year where not only computing power is crucial, but also "imagination" and "the ability to define problems" will be paramount.

AnyGenStrong ability to follow instructionsIt not only outputs a well-structured document, but also provides minute-by-minute analysis of key segments.

As for Manus, I thought it would ultimately end in failure.

Surprisingly, no matter how many times he failed, Manus was able to find a solution step by step and finally complete the task.

Although there is no structured document output, the key points are summarized in the same way as AnyGen.

A detailed and complete transcript was also included.

All the tests above not only didn't consume any points, but I actually gained some, making them incredibly cost-effective.

freeI've also compiled a list of methods for claiming points and membership benefits:

AnyGen

Official website:https://www.anygen.io

Earn 2000 points by sharing and inviting friends!

You can earn 300-1000 points by completing different beginner tasks;

The newly launched New Year reward missions are even more impressive:Invite 2 friends to unlock 1 month of Pro version benefits. You can claim up to 12 months, worth $348.

It means you only need to invite 24 friends to...freeUse for 1 year.

This is too good to miss! Putting aside whether I need it or not, everyone has 24 friends, let's grab it first! (laughs while covering mouth.jgp)

Manus

Official website: https://manus.im

Login is availablefree1000 points; 300 points for daily refresh; 500 points for each friend you share the link with.

Points earned, friends, let's put them to the test!

Overall, based on my testing, Manus remains the most mature, stable, and suitable general-purpose power supply in my opinion. Agent.

Manus is like a "full-service colleague" who wants us to completely let go. We set the goals, and Manus handles everything from planning to execution. The risk lies in the uncontrollability of the process.

AnyGen is more like a partner in creating with us. We have the core decision-making power, while AnyGen takes over the tedious and tedious steps in between.

Therefore, the competitive relationship between Manus and AnyGen is actually...It's not very strong; it's more about complementary niches. In practice, I prefer to use them in combination..

Manus's core value lies in its end-to-end driving capabilities, making it particularly suitable for tasks requiring breadth and initiative, such as research, information integration, and proposal drafting. AnyGen, on the other hand, emphasizes structured expression and meticulous detail. It is better suited for tasks that require repeated adjustments and alignment, such as creating PPT presentations, documentation, and product drafts.

Agent The track will most likely not have just one path; there will be different types of tracks. Agent The process involves initial division of labor, with each member focusing on developing their strengths, before collaborating in the actual workflow. (Full-inclusive model) Agent Raise the efficiency ceiling, co-creation Agent It is easier to get into the organizational process.

These two product directions may gradually merge in the future.AI Agent It can also seamlessly switch between all-inclusive and co-creation modes based on task complexity and user preferences, becoming our all-around partner.

Original link:After missing out on Manus, ByteDance's AnyGen is not a competitor but a complement.