Purpose – Metasearch engines (MSEs) which have been designed to solve problems of internet users in finding relevant resources are not seemingly as recognized as the other web search tools such as search engines (SEs) and directories. As a result, this paper aims to compare and evaluate some of them in terms of search features included in their interface so that users can be familiar with these search tools.Design/methodology/approach – This research compares and evaluates 20 general MSEs in English, which are free of charge, based on a researcher‐made checklist. Finally, those MSEs which have better search features have been introduced.Findings – According to results obtained, it is self‐evident that most MSEs offer an excellent alternative for users.Research limitations/implications – MSEs which have great features and high facilities are not necessarily user‐friendly. So, usability studies or user‐oriented ones on MSEs seem to be required.Practical implications – Hopefully, these findings help users ch...