NotebookLM
Google's AI-powered research assistant that lets you chat with and synthesize insights from your own sources (docs, PDFs, links, YouTube, audio) with automatic citations and Studio outputs.
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Free Plan
Free
Free Standard access: 100 notebooks per user and 50 sources per notebook
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Paid Plan
Free; US personal upgrade plans from $4.99/month
NotebookLM is called Gemini Notebook in current official documentation; upgrades are available through Google AI personal plans
US monthly prices (USD): Plus $4.99; Pro $19.99; Ultra $99.99 or $199.99
These are shared subscription prices that include this tool; Google Cloud and qualifying Workspace plans are separate
Ultra 5x maps to 20TB and 20x to 30TB, confirmed by Google One; each product has separate usage limits
Features & Use Cases
Key Features
Source-grounded chat with citations
Audio & Video Overviews
Infographics & Slide Decks
Reports & quizzes
Gemini Notebooks sync
Use Cases
ResearchStudyKnowledgeCitation
Related Articles
Comparison12 min
Gemini Notebooks vs NotebookLM: Which One Should You Use for Project Context?
A practical comparison of Gemini Notebooks and NotebookLM based on Google's April 8, 2026 rollout, with clear guidance on when to use each one for research, planning, and source-grounded work.
Tutorial8 min
How to Turn Scattered Project Docs Into a Shareable Brief With NotebookLM
A practical NotebookLM workflow for turning docs, slides, web pages, and meeting notes into a brief, infographic, or slide deck using the March 20, 2026 feature update.
Tutorial8 min
How to Use Gemini in Google Workspace for Daily Ops
A practical Gemini workflow for Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Drive, with the exact tasks that are worth automating and the limits to watch as of March 2026.