NotebookLM
NotebookLM is Google's research tool disguised as a note-taking app.
Code
Freemium
Editor's Pick
Free
0.0
/10
PixlRun verdict
Free research superpower
Launched
July 2023
Free trial
Free
Platforms
Web
What is NotebookLM?
NotebookLM is Google's research tool disguised as a note-taking app. Upload documents (PDFs, URLs, YouTube videos, Google Docs), ask questions across them, get cited answers. The killer feature: Audio Overview — two AI hosts discuss your docs in a surprisingly engaging 15-minute podcast. Free, and genuinely useful.Pros & cons
What we love
- Fully free — not trial, just free
- Audio Overview feature is magical
- Ask questions across 50+ uploaded sources
- Source grounding — answers cite specific docs
What could be better
- No mobile app yet
- Interface spartan
Quick facts
CategoryCode
LaunchedJuly 2023
Made byGoogle
ModelsGemini 2.5
Free trialFree
PricingFreemium
PlatformsWeb