Research a question
Ask for a comparison or a briefing. Menus AI searches the web, reads up to 8 public pages and answers with source links.
FREE TRIAL
Free AI agent online: start with 20 welcome credits
Menus AI lets you try a real task agent before paying. Eligible new accounts receive 20 welcome credits, enough for quick questions in Chat mode or full research and document tasks in Task mode. Here is exactly what is free, what a task costs and how to make the credits go further.
- 20 creditsWelcome credits for new accounts
- 1 creditPer reply in Chat mode
- Up to 8Credits reserved per task
WHAT IS FREE
What the welcome credits cover
The 20 welcome credits work across the whole product. Nothing is locked: the free credits run the same Task mode, with web search, file reading, calculations and document creation, that paid credits run.
In Chat mode each reply uses 1 credit, so 20 credits cover 20 replies. In Task mode a run reserves up to 8 credits and returns whatever it does not use, so 20 credits cover at least 2 full tasks and usually more.
The credits are a trial, not an unlimited free plan. When they are used up you can keep reading and downloading your saved work, and add credits from the pricing page when you want to send more.
CREDIT COSTS
How credits are used
| Action | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chat reply | 1 | Quick questions, explanations, drafts and follow-up discussion |
| Task run | Up to 8 reserved | Each model call uses 1 credit; unused credits are returned when the task finishes |
| Paid web search inside a task | 1 each | Counted inside the same reservation; up to 4 searches per task |
| Scheduled task run | Up to 8 reserved | Same budget as a manual task, authorized for each run |
| Downloading or sharing a result | 0 | Saved conversations and files stay in your workspace |
The selected mode and its budget are shown next to the send button before you send.
WHAT TO TRY
What you can do during the free trial
Analyze a file
Attach a PDF, Word, Excel or PowerPoint document and ask for a summary, the key figures or a list of action items.
Create a document
Have the result written to a PDF report, a Word draft, an Excel table or a PowerPoint outline you can download and edit.
Run the numbers
Ask for a calculation on your data. Python or JavaScript runs in a sandbox and the result is returned with the working.
SPEND LESS
How to make free credits go further
- Use Chat mode for quick questions and rewrites. It costs one credit, where a task can use several.
- State the deliverable in the first message, for example "a one-page PDF with a comparison table", so the task does not need extra rounds.
- Attach the source file instead of asking the agent to find the same information on the web.
- Ask for revisions in the same conversation. Earlier files can be read and revised without starting over.
- Combine related questions into one task instead of running several small ones.
GET STARTED
Start in under a minute
- 01
Write your request
Type what you want done on the homepage and choose Task or Chat mode.
- 02
Sign in
Use Google or a secure email link. Your message and mode are kept, and the welcome credits are added to an eligible new account.
- 03
Send and follow along
Watch the task progress, then download the files or continue the conversation.
TRY IT
Good first tasks for the free credits
Pick one to load it into the Menus AI message box. You can edit it, attach files and check the budget before you send.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Is Menus AI free?
Menus AI is free to try. Eligible new accounts receive 20 welcome credits. After they are used, paid plans and credit packs on the pricing page add more.
How many tasks can I run for free?
A task reserves up to 8 credits and returns the unused part, so 20 credits cover at least 2 full tasks. Tasks that need fewer model calls cost less, and Chat replies cost 1 credit each.
Does the free trial include web search and file creation?
Yes. Welcome credits run the same Task mode as paid credits, including web search, file reading, Python and JavaScript calculations and PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint output.
How do I sign up?
Write a request on the homepage and click Send. You can sign in with Google or with a secure link sent to your email address.
What happens when the credits run out?
Your conversations and files remain available. To send new messages or tasks you add credits from the pricing page.
Is this a free version of Manus AI?
No. Menus AI is an independent product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by Manus, and it is not a version of Manus. It is a separate agent workspace with its own free trial.
NEXT
Start with what you want to get done
Write a request, choose Task or Chat mode and follow the work in your Menus AI workspace.