NotebookLM

Google AI research and note-taking tool for working with your own sources.

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What is NotebookLM?

NotebookLM is Google’s AI research and note-taking tool that grounds its answers in the sources you upload, such as documents, websites and videos. It can summarise sources, answer questions with citations and generate audio overviews. It is free to use with a Google account.

Best for

  • Researchers
  • Students
  • Writers
  • Analysts

Key features

  • Source grounding
  • Cited answers
  • Summarisation
  • Audio overviews
  • Note taking
  • Mobile app

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Grounded in your sources
  • Genuinely free
  • Cited answers reduce hallucination
  • Great for study

Cons

  • Limited to uploaded sources
  • Fewer export options
  • No public API

Pricing

Pricing type: Free. A free plan is available. Always confirm current prices on the tool's own website.

PlanPriceNotes
Current pricingSee official websitePlans and prices change often - confirm on the vendor site.

Integrations and platforms

Platforms: Web, iOS, Android · API: Not available

Google DriveGoogle Docs

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