Free Mainland access: Opens directly in mainland China Study and research

秘塔 AI 搜索

An AI search product aimed at Chinese users.

In brief Chinese search is straightforward. The official site says it can be used for free. This page does not cover whether deeper features or the API are billed separately.

The comment is an editorial opinion. It does not mean we have tried the product ourselves or completed a review.

Pricing notes: The official site says “scan to use for free.”

Verified on: 2026-11-10 (Asia/Shanghai)

Pricing source: https://metaso.cn

Official URL: https://metaso.cn

Mainland access: Opens directly in mainland China. Tested on 2026-11-10. Method: Official sites tested from multiple speed-test nodes in mainland China (WebSitePulse: HTTP checks of the official site from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou). This only says whether the official site opened at that time. It does not mean features, sign-in, or payments work in mainland China. The official site is aimed at Chinese users.

Sources: https://metaso.cn

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