ThinkAny

ThinkAny is an AI search engine that uses RAG technology to aggregate the retrieved information and then submits it to a model for generating answers.

The difference between it and traditional search methods is that it provides direct citations for the results, instead of just offering ten links for users to browse on their own. Its distinction from pure chat models lies in the fact that every response it generates is backed by actual web pages retrieved through searches, making it impossible to fabricate responses out of thin air.

In terms of usage, multiple follow-up questions are allowed. References will be provided below for your verification; you can click on them to check the original content. Don’t skip this step—a common issue with AI searches is that they may reference the correct page but misinterpret its meaning.

It is ideal for conducting research, gathering background information before writing, or quickly gaining an understanding of a unfamiliar field.

It is available for free, and the interface supports Chinese. The range of search options and model choices is broader in the paid versions.

Many products in this category have been released in the past two years. When choosing one, there are mainly two factors to consider: whether the sources it relies on include Chinese websites that you are interested in, and whether the references provided in its answers actually correspond correctly. ThinkAny offers better coverage of Chinese content compared to some purely English-based products in this category.