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NotebookLM
by Google
An assistant that only answers from the sources you give it.
Free + Paid
What is NotebookLM?
NotebookLM lets you upload PDFs, docs, slides, web pages and videos, then ask questions that are answered from those sources with inline citations. It can also turn a stack of material into study guides, mind maps and its well-known audio overviews, a podcast-style conversation about your documents.
Main use cases
- Studying from your own notes and readings
- Getting cited answers from a long report
- Turning documents into an audio summary
- Briefing a team on a pile of source material
Key features
- Answers grounded in uploaded sources
- Inline citations back to the passage
- Audio and video overviews
- Study guides, FAQs and mind maps
Pricing
NotebookLM has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free · Higher limits with Google AI plans.
Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.
Best for
Students and researchers working from a fixed set of sources.
Tags
- Sources
- Citations
- Audio overview
- Study
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NotebookLM FAQ
What is NotebookLM?
NotebookLM lets you upload PDFs, docs, slides, web pages and videos, then ask questions that are answered from those sources with inline citations. It can also turn a stack of material into study guides, mind maps and its well-known audio overviews, a podcast-style conversation about your documents.
Is NotebookLM free?
NotebookLM has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free · Higher limits with Google AI plans. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.
Who is NotebookLM best for?
Students and researchers working from a fixed set of sources.
What can you use NotebookLM for?
Common uses: studying from your own notes and readings, getting cited answers from a long report, turning documents into an audio summary and briefing a team on a pile of source material.
What are the best alternatives to NotebookLM?
Popular alternatives include Elicit, Consensus, Semantic Scholar and Perplexity. See the full shortlist on our AI Research page.
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