DeepAgent: Is this new AI really better than Manis and Genspark?

In a recent review, tech blogger Julian Goldie tested DeepAgent from Abacus AI, a new contender in the autonomous AI agent market that's been marketed as a "god tier" alternative to popular options like Genspark and Manis – but at a more affordable price point of $10/month compared to Manis's $49 entry tier.

What is DeepAgent?

DeepAgent claims to automate a variety of tasks including:

• Building websites and applications
• Creating SaaS tools
• Generating presentations and reports
• Connecting with Gmail to manage emails

The test results: Not quite "god tier" yet

When put through real-world testing with identical prompts used across platforms, DeepAgent showed some concerning limitations:

The good

• Successfully created a functioning Space Invaders game on first attempt
• Generates dedicated subdomain deployments
• Provides detailed thinking process and research capabilities
• Pricing is competitive at $10/month

The significant limitations

• Limited to only 2 tasks per day
• Cannot run multiple tasks simultaneously (unlike Genspark)
• Tasks have compute point limits that can expire before completion
• Some advertised features (like Gmail integration) were difficult to locate

Head-to-head comparison

When tasked with creating a website about Julian's SEO agency and a Space Invaders game, Genspark consistently outperformed DeepAgent:

1. Website creation test:

   • Genspark: Created a complete, modern website with actual details from Julian's business
   • DeepAgent: Created an extensive plan but ran out of compute points before completion
   • Manis: Created a functional but generic website with stock images

2. Game creation test:

   • Genspark: Created a more sophisticated, almost "PlayStation level" game
   • DeepAgent: Created a basic but functioning Space Invaders game
   • Winner: Genspark by a significant margin

Current rankings according to the test

1. Genspark: Best overall performance, unlimited simultaneous tasks
2. Manis: Less restricted than DeepAgent but not