Why I (and My Friends) Are Switching from ChatGPT to Manus.im
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Let me tell you how I found out about Manus.im.
Months ago, I was hanging out with my friend Maya. She’s a UX designer who builds interactive dashboards for biotech startups. We were trying to prototype a 3D sound visualization tool using ChatGPT. After the third failed attempt, where it just kept giving her code she couldn’t run directly, she closed the tab and opened Manus.im instead.
Within minutes, she had something working. No setup, no copy-pasting into CodePen or StackBlitz. Just a prompt and done.
That moment stuck with me.
So What Exactly Is Manus.im?
Manus isn’t another chatbot like ChatGPT. It’s more of an AI-powered creative engine that lets you build real things, interactive websites, animations, simulations, web apps, even white papers, all based on natural language prompts.
You describe what you want, and Manus gives you back something you can actually use right away: code that runs, visuals that move, tools that do stuff.
It’s like having an AI assistant that also works as your full-stack developer, designer, and content strategist, all in one.
And guess what? Maya wasn’t the only one making the switch.
Hazem Abbas
Friends Who Use It Say the Same Thing
My buddy Alex, a data scientist, used Manus to create an interactive dashboard comparing the economic impact of generative AI across Southeast Asia. He got maps, graphs, and filters up and running fast, all from a single prompt.
Another friend, John, is a medical researcher. He built a CRISPR therapy white paper generator for his startup. They used it to pitch investors and even apply for FDA fast-track designation. Yeah, it’s that serious.
Then there’s Metin, a designer who usually works with static mockups. Now he’s shipping fully interactive landing pages and mood-based recipe generators that feel like real apps.
Even I’ve started using it. As a marketer, I use Manus to:
- Build microsites for campaigns in under 10 minutes
- Generate product demos for clients
- Create social media assets that convert better
- Turn research reports into interactive web experiences
It’s not just convenient — it’s changed how we work.
Hazem Abbas
How Is Manus Different From ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is great for drafting emails, brainstorming ideas, or summarizing articles. But when it comes to building actual tools or visuals, it has limits.
Manus goes further. You ask it to make something and it makes it — live in the browser. You don’t have to export anything or open another tool.
Also, it gives you more freedom. You can customize themes, add animations, define interactions, and even specify technical details like font styles or color schemes.
And unlike some platforms, it doesn’t block creative or speculative ideas. That makes it ideal for developers, designers, researchers, and entrepreneurs who need flexibility.
It's Not Just for Developers
Marketers, salespeople, and business owners are finding it useful too.
Want to launch a campaign quickly? Ask Manus to build a simple site with animations.
Need to explain a complex idea to a client? Make an interactive explainer app.
Trying to stand out on LinkedIn or Twitter? Create a mini-web app that visualizes your point.
This kind of AI-powered storytelling gets attention — and drives engagement.
So Will More People Move to Manus?
I think so.
Once you get used to going from idea to working prototype in seconds, typing into a chat box feels slow.
Manus feels like the next step in AI tools — where the AI doesn’t just help you write, it helps you build.
Have You Tried Manus Yet?
Are you still copying and pasting code from ChatGPT into your editor, hoping it will work?
Or are you ready to try something that actually builds stuff for you?
I know which side I’m on.
If you're curious, give Manus a shot. Your next big idea might be just one prompt away.
Thoughts? Are you already using Manus? Thinking about switching? Or still sticking with ChatGPT?
Hazem Abbas
👉 What would it take for you to give Manus a try?
P.S. If you’re part of a team or startup, try using Manus together. It might change how you collaborate and ship projects forever.
