Head to headchecked 19 Oct 2026
Cue vs Poke
- United StatesOnly Poke fully
- United KingdomOnly Poke fully
- European UnionOnly Poke fully
Availability
Where you can use it
USUnclearUKUnclearEUUnclearDE tested Early access by invite code. Manus has not published a country list.
USYesUKYesEUYes
Poke says it is available in all regions worldwide.
Cheapest way in
Invite onlyFree during early access with an invite code. No price announced for later.
FreeMost features are free. Pro $19 a month. Ultra $199 a month includes Poke Human, a real person for real-world tasks, plus pay-as-you-go usage.
What it can do
Works in your accounts
YesTriggers on your email, calendar, Slack, NotionPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 YesEmail and calendarPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Uses a browser or computer
YesComputer Use and Cloud ComputerPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 UnclearNo source yet
Works while you're away
YesEvent-triggered automationsPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 YesAutomationsPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Lives in chat apps
UnclearNo source yet
YesMessages, Telegram, WhatsApp, RCSPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Makes phone calls
PartlyTakes calls on its own numberPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 UnclearNo source yet
Can pay for things
YesOwn wallet within your budgetPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 UnclearNo source yet
Asks before sending or paying
PartlyBudget cap, no stated approval stepPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 UnclearNo source yet
Works in German
UnclearNo source yet
UnclearNo source yet
Data can stay in the EU
UnclearNo source yet
UnclearNo source yet
Runs on your own hardware
NoRuns in Manus’ cloudPer reporting, 19 Oct 2026 NoHosted servicePer the maker, 19 Oct 2026 Details
How it asks before acting
Before it actsPays only within the budget you set. Manus says you make the final call.
Before it actsNot stated in its docs. With Poke Human, operators only see the details needed for the task.
Watch out for
Each agent sends messages, takes calls and pays from its own number, inbox and wallet. iOS app awaiting App Store review at launch.
Lives inside Apple Messages, Telegram, WhatsApp or RCS, so your chats with it run through those services too.
Launched
Sep 2026
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People to follow
- CueOfficial account@manusai
- YJYichao 'Peak' JiCo-founder and chief scientist, Manus@peakji
Facts only, no scores. We have not tested these agents hands-on unless an entry says so.
