NotebookLM

Google's AI research notebook grounded in your own sources.

Overview

NotebookLM lets you upload documents, links and videos, then ask questions grounded only in those sources. It can create study guides, briefings and conversational audio overviews.

Key features

Source-grounded answers

Responses cite your uploaded material.

Audio Overviews

Generate a podcast-style discussion of your sources.

Study guides

Turn sources into FAQs, timelines and briefs.

Pros & cons

What's great

Stays faithful to your sources
Audio Overviews are genuinely useful

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Keep in mind

Requires a Google account
Limited export options

Pricing

Free

Core features with usage limits.

Paid plans

From a monthly fee

Higher limits, advanced features and team options.

Plans and prices change often — check the official website for current pricing.

At a glance

Pricing: Freemium
Category: AI Tools
Subcategory: AI Research
Website: notebooklm.google.com
Added: Aug 31, 2026

Supported platforms

Web
iOS
Android

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