An AI-Powered Research and Note-Taking App
- Independently reviewed
- Hands-on evaluation
Quick Verdict
A powerful note-taking app that utilizes the sources you uploaded to answer questions. You can upload 50 sources per notebook and ask NotebookLM to generate summaries, audio files, mind maps, and more.
- Best for: Researching & learning fast
- Not ideal for: Taking notes, tracking projects, or creating a knowledge base
- Pricing: Free & Paid Plans ($19.99/user/month)
NotebookLM's strengths
- Offers reliable outputs from the uploaded sources
- You can upload numerous type of sources
- It's audio overview feature is outstanding
- Even with the free plan, you can access the key features
NotebookLM's limitations
- Not ideal for taking notes, tracking projects, or creating your database
- You can not connect the notebooks
- Lacks advanced customization options
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Our Evaluation Process
Our NotebookLM evaluation is based on hands on testing and comparison with other note-taking apps.
