Overview
NotebookLM by Google Labs acts as a personalized thinking partner grounded strictly in your uploaded notes, PDFs, docs, and URLs. Includes Audio Overview, transforming source files into engaging two-host podcast conversations.
Available On
Web
Key Features
Audio Overview (Two-Host Deep Dive Podcast)
Strict Source-Grounded Answering
Upload up to 50 Sources per Notebook
Instant Study Guides & FAQs
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
Pricing Plans
FreeFREE
Free
- Up to 50 sources per notebook
- 500k words per source
- Audio Overviews included
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Integrations
Google DriveGoogle DocsYouTubePDFs
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Quick Info
Websitenotebooklm.google.com
CategoryArtificial Intelligence
Team SizeENTERPRISE
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2023
Last UpdatedSeptember 20, 2026
Monthly Visits45.0M
API AvailableNo
Open SourceNo
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