NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook)
Upload your own documents and ask an AI questions grounded only in them. — by Google
Verification
VerifiedLast verified: 2026-09-18 by EverydayTools editorial team · Next review due: 2026-12-17
Sources checked: Official product page (2026-09-18)
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What it does
NotebookLM — renamed Gemini Notebook by Google in July 2026 — lets you upload PDFs, documents and other sources, then ask questions, generate summaries, or produce an audio/video overview grounded specifically in what you uploaded, rather than the model's general knowledge. Useful for working through a specific set of documents (research papers, meeting notes, a PDF report) without the AI inventing information outside them.
Best for
- Summarizing and querying a specific set of documents you provide
- Generating a study or briefing overview from source material
Not the best fit for
- General open-ended questions unrelated to uploaded sources
Pricing
Free plan
Yes
The Standard tier is free with a Google account: 100 notebooks, 50 sources per notebook, 50 chat queries/day, and 3 Audio + 3 Video Overviews per day.
Starting paid price
$4.99/month (Plus tier, bundled into Google AI plans)
API and platforms
API available: No
Platforms: Web
Limitations
- Limited to 100 notebooks, 50 sources/notebook, 50 chat queries/day and 3 Audio + 3 Video Overviews/day on the free Standard tier
Privacy
Google's own policy governs data use and retention for uploaded documents — not independently verified here beyond what's publicly documented. Check the official privacy policy before uploading sensitive documents.
Pairs Well With
Free browser tools on Everyday Tools that complement NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) in a typical workflow: