Best AI for research

Gemini Notebook

by Google

Upload your stuff and it becomes an expert on it. Audio Overviews turn your notes into a podcast you can study with.

Free planFrom $4.99/mo
Try Gemini Notebook
Free plan
100 notebooks with up to 50 sources each
Paid plans
From $4.99/mo. Google AI Plus (2x limits), billed monthly
Best for
Students and researchers working from their own notes, PDFs and links
Prices checked
Sep 30, 2026. Official pricing

Good

  • Answers only from the sources you add
  • Makes Audio and Video Overviews, flashcards and quizzes
  • Formerly NotebookLM, and still free to start

Watch out

  • Free notebooks cap at 50 sources
  • Limits refresh every 5 hours, with a weekly cap

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