Autogpt vs Manus

AI Agent Reliability Comparison

According to StupidLLM's incident database of 64 documented AI agent failures, Autogpt has 1 incidents (avg severity 2.9/10) while Manus has 1 (avg severity 7.5/10). Here's how these two AI coding agents compare on reliability, failure modes, and real-world risk.

Autogpt

1
Incidents
2.9
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High

Top Failure Modes

Infinite Loop 1

Worst Incident

STUPID-2026-0010 2.9/10
AutoGPT spent $450 on API calls trying to build a todo app

Manus

1
Incidents
7.5
Avg Severity
0
Critical
1
High

Top Failure Modes

Security Vulnerability 1

Worst Incident

STUPID-2026-0063 7.5/10
Manus AI leaked its own system prompt when a user simply asked it to read its internal directory

Comparison Summary

Metric Autogpt Manus
Total Incidents 1 1
Avg Severity 2.9/10 7.5/10
Critical Incidents 0 0
Top Failure Mode Infinite Loop Security Vulnerability

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autogpt or Manus more reliable?

Based on StupidLLM's incident database, Autogpt has 1 documented failures (avg severity 2.9/10) while Manus has 1 (avg severity 7.5/10). Autogpt shows better reliability based on average severity scores.

What are the main differences between Autogpt and Manus failures?

Autogpt's most common failure mode is infinite loop, while Manus most commonly fails via security vulnerability. Autogpt has 0 critical incidents vs Manus's 0.

Which has more critical-severity failures?

Both Autogpt and Manus have 0 critical-severity incidents — the most dangerous category of AI agent failure.

What is the most dangerous failure mode for Autogpt?

Autogpt's most frequent failure mode is infinite loop — its worst documented incident (STUPID-2026-0010) was rated 2.9/10 severity. Understanding these failure patterns helps teams decide whether Autogpt is safe for their specific use case.

What is the most dangerous failure mode for Manus?

Manus's most frequent failure mode is security vulnerability — its worst documented incident (STUPID-2026-0063) was rated 7.5/10 severity. Understanding these failure patterns helps teams decide whether Manus is safe for their specific use case.

Should I use Autogpt or Manus for production code?

Based on StupidLLM's reliability data, Autogpt has a lower average failure severity (2.9/10 vs 7.5/10), making it the statistically safer choice for production environments. However, both agents have documented critical incidents — no AI coding agent is risk-free.

How many verified incidents does each agent have?

Autogpt has 1 verified incidents out of 1 total, while Manus has 1 verified out of 1. Verified incidents are confirmed against source evidence (GitHub PRs, bug reports, news articles), making them the most reliable data points in StupidLLM's database.

How does Autogpt compare to other AI agents?

StupidLLM tracks 27 AI coding agents. Autogpt has 1 documented failures — placing it among the more reliable agents tracked. See the full comparison matrix for context against all tracked agents.

How does Manus compare to other AI agents?

StupidLLM tracks 27 AI coding agents. Manus has 1 documented failures — placing it among the higher-risk agents in the database. See the full comparison matrix for context against all tracked agents.