# What are Fast Search and Deep Search in Metix AI?

Canonical: https://metix.ai/faq/search-modes

Fast Search and Deep Search are the two search modes a recruiter runs personally in Metix AI. Fast Search returns matching people from one sentence, so you can see how many fit a role and adjust the criteria. The search and profile views use 0 Credits. Deep Search asks what matters first, then scores every candidate against your requirements and lists the reasons for each score. One Deep Search list uses 100 Credits. From either mode you can send a Sequence from a mailbox you connect. The third mode is an AI Agent, which carries a role through approved outreach, replies, and interview booking.

[Fast Search and Deep Search, with recordings](https://metix.ai/blog/fast-search-and-deep-search)

Canonical short-answer page: https://metix.ai/faq/search-modes

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