# 3 Open-Source Alternatives to Manos AI

> For people who cannot get a Manos AI invitation, Abdul Osama (عبدول أسامة) suggests OpenManos, Proxy AI, and Browser-Use Web UI. He describes what each does, though the spelling of one name and the claims about cost should be checked before relying on them.

- By Abdul Osama (عبدول أسامة) — AI, marketing and business, in Arabic
- 5 October 2026
- URL: https://abdulosama.com/en/feed/open-source-manos-ai-alternatives
- Video: https://abdulosama.com/feed/video/97
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## Key takeaways

- The video presents three alternatives for people without a Manos AI invitation.
- Abdul describes OpenManos as open source and locally run.
- Proxy AI accepts written prompts for online tasks and offers templates.
- Browser-Use Web UI runs agents inside a browser.
- Check tool names, setup requirements, and costs before relying on the claims.

If you cannot get an invitation to Manos AI, Abdul Osama (عبدول أسامة) suggests three AI task tools: OpenManos for local use, Proxy AI for carrying out online tasks from written prompts, and Browser-Use Web UI for running agents in a browser. Manos AI is the tool he compares them with; he says its invitation code is hard to obtain and its usage credits run out quickly.

> “Getting an invitation code is very difficult, and its credits run out quickly.” — Abdul Osama

## How do the alternatives differ?

| Tool | What Abdul says | Potential fit based on his description |
|---|---|---|
| OpenManos | An open-source project that runs locally on your device. He says its results are similar to Manos AI’s, without usage limits. | Trying an AI agent on your own device. |
| Proxy AI | A tool for carrying out online tasks from a written prompt, with a library of ready-made templates. | Filling in forms, making bookings, or replying to messages. |
| Browser-Use Web UI | An open-source interface for running AI agents inside your browser. | Assigning multistep browser tasks to an agent. |

> “Proxy AI lets you carry out an online task through a written prompt.” — Abdul Osama

## In numbers

- **3 tools** are presented as alternatives to Manos AI.

Abdul describes the tools as free and specifically says OpenManos has no usage limits. The video does not explain setup requirements or whether services used alongside the tools could cost money, so check those details before starting.

## What to do next

Choose according to the task: local operation, an online action, or browser-based work. Before letting any agent submit a form, send a message, or complete a booking, review its permissions and the action it is about to take.

## Questions and answers

### Which Manos AI alternatives does Abdul mention?

He mentions OpenManos, Proxy AI, and Browser-Use Web UI. The accompanying caption spells the first name differently, so verify it before searching.

### Which alternative runs locally?

Abdul says OpenManos runs locally on your device.

### What can Proxy AI do?

According to the video, a written prompt can direct it to fill in a form, make a booking, or reply to messages. Abdul also mentions ready-made templates.

### Are these tools completely free?

Abdul describes them as free, but the video does not cover setup requirements or possible costs for services used with them. Check before starting.

## Full transcript

كل الناس نفسها تجرب Manos AI، بس الحصول على كود دعوة ليه صعب جدًا، ده غير إنه هو رصيد بتاعه بيخلص بسرعة. عشان كده، دي 3 أدوات AI بنفس القوة، والميزة إنهم كلهم ببلاش. أول أداة هي OpenManos، نسخة مفتوحة من المصدر Manos AI، بتحقق نفس النتائج تقريبًا، وبتشتغل محلي على جهازك ومن غير أي حدود في الاستخدام. التانية Proxy AI، بتخليك تنفذ أي مهمة على الإنترنت ببساطة من خلال prompt مكتوب، زي إنك تملى فورم، تحجز حاجة، ترد على رسائل، وغيره. وفيه مكتبة جاهزة من القوالب اللي تقدر تبدأ بيها فوراً. وأخيراً، Browser Use Web UI، أداة مفتوحة المصدر بتشغل agents جوه المتصفح بتاعك، بيشتغلوا وحدهم وبيخلصوا مهام معقدة من غير تدخل منك. أسامي كل الأدوات تحت في description، ما تنساش تعمل save للفيديو وتعمله share لحد هيستفيد أكيد من القصة دي.

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Transcribed and written up with AI from the video; reviewed on request.