How Does Manna Compare to Other AI Platforms

In a market where more AI tools are becoming available for subsidy applications, it's important to understand how these platforms compare. In this article, we compare Manna with other available solutions and show what sets our platform apart.

The WBSO Service Landscape

Traditionally, there are three ways to submit a WBSO application:

1. Do-it-yourself: You prepare the application entirely on your own
2. Traditional advisory firm: You hire a WBSO consultant
3. AI-powered platforms: You use technology to automate the process

Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages. Let's compare them.

Do-It-Yourself vs. Manna

| Aspect | Do-It-Yourself | Manna | |---|---|---| | Time investment | 20-30 hours | ~10 hours | | Cost | Free (your own time) | ~50% of traditional advisory | | Expertise required | High — you need to know RVO guidelines | Low — AI guides you | | Success rate | Variable (~85%) | 100% | | Time tracking | Manual | Automated | | Realization report | Manual | Automated |

Traditional Advisory Firm vs. Manna

| Aspect | Traditional Advisory | Manna | |---|---|---| | Cost | ~15% of subsidy (no-cure-no-pay) | ~50% lower | | Turnaround time | 2-4 weeks | Days | | Transparency | Limited | Full process visibility | | Scalability | Limited by consultants | Infinitely scalable | | Availability | Office hours | 24/7 available | | Expert review | Yes | Yes — AI + human expert |

Other AI Platforms vs. Manna

More AI-driven tools are entering the market for subsidy applications. What sets Manna apart?

• End-to-end automation: While many tools automate only one component (e.g., just the scan or just the description), Manna covers the complete process
• Specialized in WBSO: Our AI is specifically trained on WBSO applications, not a generic subsidy platform
• Proven results: 100% success rate with the RVO
• Human expertise: Every application is reviewed by an experienced WBSO specialist
• Integrations: Direct connections with GitHub, Jira, and other development tools for automated time tracking

The Real Cost of WBSO Services

Let's look at a concrete example for a company with 5 R&D employees:

• Expected WBSO benefit: ~€100,000 per year
• Traditional advisory firm: ~€15,000 cost (15%)
• Manna: ~€7,500 cost (~50% savings)
• Do-it-yourself: €0 direct costs, but 100+ hours of your own time

Conclusion

Manna combines the best of both worlds: the efficiency and scalability of AI with the reliability and expertise of human specialists. The result is a faster, cheaper, and more reliable WBSO process.

Curious how Manna can improve your WBSO process? Contact us for a free demo or use our free calculator.