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NotebookLM vs Perplexity
Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Perplexity edges ahead in this comparison. Perplexity offers better value and broader platform support.
Feature
NotebookLM
Perplexity
Rating
⭐ 4.9/5
⭐ 4.8/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
Free
$20/mo
Monthly Visits
45.0M
95.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
4 apps
4 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
STARTUP
NotebookLM Pros & Cons
Pros
- Zero hallucination beyond your provided sources
- Audio Overview podcast is shockingly natural and informative
- 100% free with your Google account
Cons
- Only answers based on uploaded sources, no general web search
- Cannot edit audio script directly prior to synthesis
Perplexity Pros & Cons
Pros
- Clean, cited factual answers with zero ads
- Ability to toggle between Claude 3.5, GPT-4o, and Grok
- Fast mobile and desktop experience
Cons
- Pro Search limits on free plan
- Occasionally misses dynamic paywalled content
NotebookLM Key Features
- Audio Overview (Two-Host Deep Dive Podcast)
- Strict Source-Grounded Answering
- Upload up to 50 Sources per Notebook
- Instant Study Guides & FAQs
Perplexity Key Features
- Cited Web Sources
- Pro Search with Multi-Step Reasoning
- File and Dataset Analysis
- Custom Collections / Spaces