NotebookLMGuide & Pricing
Core Identity Overview
NotebookLM is a specialized research and note-taking assistant developed by Google. Folded into Google AI subscriptions in May 2026, it is powered by Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity, transforming it into a full research agent. NotebookLM allows users to upload up to 50 sources (PDFs, YouTube videos, Docs) per notebook, generating hyper-focused Audio Overviews, quizzes, and even Cinematic Video summaries.
🎁 Free Tier Detailed Specs
Highly Generous Free Plan
Includes up to 100 notebooks, 50 sources per notebook, 50 daily chat queries, and 3 standard Audio Overviews per day, fully grounded in your private documents.
Official Subscription Plans Summary
Designed for standard researchers. Offers up to 200 notebooks, 100 sources per notebook, 200 daily chat queries, and increased Audio Overview limits with custom styling.
Best for consultants and heavy analysts. Unlocks 500 notebooks, 300 sources per notebook, 500 daily chats, and early access to Deep Research tools.
Enterprise tier. Unlocks 500 sources per notebook, 2,500 daily chats, and Cinematic Video Overviews powered by Google's Veo 3 video model.
Developer API Price List
NotebookLM functions strictly as a consumer-facing research workspace; no developer API is offered.
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Recommended For These Audiences
- ✔Students and academics digesting massive reading loads: Unrivaled for dropping in multiple textbook chapters or dense PDFs and asking contextual questions with precise citations.
- ✔Consultants and founders analyzing deep source materials: Perfect for converting scattered corporate notes, audio files, and presentations into structured outlines and audio overviews.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is Deep Research in NotebookLM?
Deep Research is an agentic feature that allows NotebookLM to automatically browse the open web to find, validate, and cite relevant sources, eliminating the blank-notebook problem.
Q. Is my data used to train Google's models?
No, NotebookLM operates under a strict privacy policy where your uploaded sources remain completely private and are never used to train Google's public models.