What Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) does
- Answers grounded in your own sources, with citations
- Audio Overviews that turn documents into listenable summaries
- Mind Maps of source content
- Accepts Google Docs and Slides, PDFs, text and Markdown files, web URLs, public YouTube links and audio files
- Notebooks sync with the Gemini app
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Google AI Plus | $4.99/month | 2x standard Gemini Notebook limits; Google AI plan bundle |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99/month | 4x standard limits |
| Google AI Ultra | Starting at $99.99/month | 5x or 20x AI Pro limits depending on tier ($199.99/month top tier) |
Gemini Notebook has no separate subscription; higher limits come with Google AI plans (USD prices from Google's official subscriptions page). It is also included in Google Workspace plans. India and other regional prices may differ. Checked on 2026-11-05.
Good to know
- Each source up to 500,000 words or 200 MB for uploaded files; copy-protected PDFs cannot be imported
- Usage limits are compute-based and refresh every 5 hours until a weekly limit is reached
- Available in the 180+ regions where the Gemini app is available; age verification required; work/school accounts need admin approval
Who it suits
Students, researchers and professionals who want to study, summarise and question their own documents.
Latest news
- Google brings Guided Learning to Classroom worldwide and to Search, with new controls for school accounts
- Gemini Notebook now offers hundreds of free textbooks, including from India's S Chand
- Gemini can now create and edit documents, PDFs, slides and spreadsheets inside the chat
Questions
Is Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) free?
Free with a Google account, with standard usage limits.
How much does Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) cost?
Paid plans start from $4.99/month. Gemini Notebook has no separate subscription; higher limits come with Google AI plans (USD prices from Google's official subscriptions page). It is also included in Google Workspace plans. India and other regional prices may differ.
Who makes Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)?
Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is made by Google.
Who is Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) for?
Students, researchers and professionals who want to study, summarise and question their own documents.
Sources
- notebook.google
- notebook.google/plans
- notebook.google/app?hl=en-GB
- blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-notebook/notebooklm-gemini-notebook
- workspace.google.com/products/gemini-notebook
- support.google.com/notebooklm/answer/16269187?hl=en
- support.google.com/gemininotebook/answer/17670842
- blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-notebook/new-flexible-usage-limits
- gemini.google/subscriptions
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