Metaso

What is Metaso?

Metaso, known in Chinese as 秘塔AI搜索, is an ad-free AI search engine from Shanghai Metaso Network Technology. It answers queries with structured results rather than a list of links.

Key capabilities of Metaso

• Three answer modes: Concise, in-depth and research modes.
• Structured output: Outlines, mind maps and timeline tables.
• Broad search scope: Web, Chinese and English academic papers, images, video and podcasts.
• Ad-free results: No commercial ad placement.
• File upload and slides: Upload files and create presentations.
• API and skills: API access and a custom skill builder.

How Metaso works

You enter a query and choose concise, in-depth or research mode. Concise returns short answers fast, in-depth adds explanation of key information, and research mode digs into every aspect of the question. Results are organized into outlines, mind maps or timeline tables, and the same search can cover web pages, academic literature, images, video and podcasts.

Who uses Metaso?

Students, researchers and professionals in China who want ad-free answers and structured summaries, and developers who call the search API.

Metaso pricing

Basic search and AI answers, including concise and in-depth modes, are free. A membership and points system exists but its purchase page requires login. Third-party sources cite API calls starting at about 3 fen each.

Metaso alternatives

Related tools include Devv, Duck.ai, Ecosia, Phind and Genspark, which cover developer search, private chat and general AI search.