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| Property | Manus | Claude (including Cowork) | Perplexity Computer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product family | Manus | Claude | Perplexity Computer |
| Profile type | General-purpose agent and workspace | General-purpose agent in Claude | Orchestrating digital work agent |
| Tool category | General-purpose agents | General-purpose agents | General-purpose agents |
| Purpose | For research, presentations, and digital work products in a cloud workspace. | General agent work in Claude with files, connectors, skills, and background tasks. Cowork is being integrated into Claude. | Digital worker for tasks across real user interfaces and connected services. |
| Features | Multi-step tasks Automations Persistent cloud computer Documents and spreadsheets Presentations Websites and code Video editing Computer control | Multi-step work in the background Documents and presentations Design in the conversation Skills for recurring tasks Connectors for work context Recurring tasks Questions and approvals | Tasks with multiple outputs Split tasks Parallel research Use connected context Customize skills Create reports and presentations Ongoing tasks and monitoring App and web access |
| Environment | Cloud computer and web app | Claude on web, desktop, and mobile; gradual rollout | Desktop, mobile and cloud |
| Setup | Account and task description | Account, selected files, and connections | Set up an account and define the task scope |
| Connections | Browser, email, and Slack | Files, browser and connected tools | Slack and Microsoft 365 |
| Pricing model | Plan / usage | Depends on the plan | Plan / usage |
| Limits & control | Provider features and availability may change. Review results and limit access to what the task requires. | Provider features and availability may change. Review results and limit access to what the task requires. | Provider features and availability may change. Review results and limit access to what the task requires. |
| Details & sources | View profile → Provider source ↗ | View profile → Provider source ↗ | View profile → Provider source ↗ |
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