Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM)

Freemium 82/100 · DOA score

Gemini Notebook is from Google: it launched in 2023 as NotebookLM and was renamed in July 2026. Free tier with a Google account. Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra raise notebook, source and audio caps. Confirm limits in Google help.

Page updated on 5 October 2026 · How we score

Research Study Getting work done Free with paid extras Easy

Go to the official site ↗ Official getting-started guide

When it launched

Google · 2023

Languages

Interface in many languages. Audio overviews often follow the source language or English.

Where it runs

Browser · Android · iPhone / iPad

Plans and price (guide)

Free · $0
Google account. Per-notebook and daily caps.
Google AI Plus / Pro / Ultra · depends on your Google plan
More notebooks, sources and overviews. one.google.com.

What you can do

Answers grounded in sources
Podcast-style audio overview
Automatic study guides

Pros

Free and outstanding for studying
Cuts hallucinations by sticking to your docs
Free
Sticks to your documents
The audio helps you revise

Limits and plans

Not a general-purpose chat
Depends on the quality of sources you upload

What it is good for

Exam prep, university and research desks
Onboarding with a pack of internal PDFs
Study a syllabus in PDF
Prepare public exams
Onboarding with internal manuals
Summarise several sources at once

How to get started with Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM)

Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
It is easy: no previous knowledge needed.
If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗

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Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM): frequently asked questions

What is Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM) for?

Google’s notebook that answers only from your sources (formerly NotebookLM; renamed Gemini Notebook in July 2026). Generates summaries, FAQs and podcasts from PDFs and links.

Is Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM) free?

It has a free version with limits. Free with a Google account. Google AI Plus/Pro/Ultra raise the caps. Prices change: check the official site.

Which devices does Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM) work on?

It works on Browser, Android and iPhone / iPad.

Is Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM) hard to use?

It is easy: no previous knowledge needed.

What are the alternatives to Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM)?

The closest are Perplexity, Gemini and Notion AI. You can see them all on the alternatives to Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM) page.