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Manuel (Winterswijk, NL)

Manuel

Dutch AI chatbot built specifically for installation engineers. Manuel has access to 10,000+ technical manuals and 50,000+ fault codes and gives engineers answers within seconds via app or WhatsApp. Team knowledge is stored privately and not shared.

Shared spot1of 19 professional tools with a GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: whether the data is held in the EU (2 points), whether there is a certification or GDPR safeguard (1) and whether the provider is established in the Netherlands or the EU (1). 3 or 4 points is Strong, 2 Good, 1 Limited, 0 Unknown. How we measure in building services
GDPR: Strong
  • Provider based in the Netherlands
  • Data in the EU according to the provider
  • Publishes certification/GDPR safeguards

Each tile is a professional tool in building services engineering, the strongest GDPR profile on the left. 4 professional tools, like Manuel, have a strong profile: they share this spot. Click for that tool.

Pricefrom €18/monthfrom €18/month; 14 days free trial
Free trialNot foundNot found on the provider's site when checked on 16 October 2026
BasedWinterswijk, NLNetherlands
ModelNot publicnot public, 100% European hosting, ISO 27001, GDPR-compliant, servers in Winterswijk

Last checked: 16 October 2026 · How we check

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What it does

Search 10,000+ technical manuals
Look up fault codes with solutions
Ask questions by voice or text
Scan the nameplate
Source references with page numbers in answers
Parameters, schematics and components
Capture your team's own knowledge
80+ brands (Vaillant, Daikin and others)

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Underlying model

not public, 100% European hosting, ISO 27001, GDPR-compliant, servers in Winterswijk. Many tools build on a large model from providers such as OpenAI or Anthropic. If in doubt, ask for the data processing agreement: it sets out where your data goes.

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Questions about Manuel

Which AI model does Manuel use?
The maker of Manuel does not disclose which AI model sits underneath. 100% European hosting, ISO 27001, GDPR-compliant, servers in Winterswijk.
How much does Manuel cost?
from €18/month; 14 days free trial. Check the current price on the provider's website; prices change often.
Who is Manuel for?
Manuel is aimed at building services. It suits tasks such as automatically compiling cost estimates and quotes, planning engineers' schedules and route optimisation, and supporting the emergency service with a technical knowledge base.
What should I watch out for with AI in building services?
Project data and customer details (address, energy consumption, installation status) are personal data under the GDPR. Only use systems with a data processing agreement and EU hosting. Technical documentation from manufacturers may be protected by copyright; check the usage licence before loading it into an AI system. AI estimates are always a starting point, expert verification remains essential.

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