Shows what research papers say about a yes/no question.
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NotebookLM
Updated 18 Oct 2026
Upload PDFs and notes, then ask questions or get audio summaries.
- Web
- Android
- iPhone
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How to start in 3 steps
- 1Open NotebookLM and sign up with your email or Google account.
- 2Try this first: Ask one real question you have, then open the sources it shows.
- 3Upgrade only if the free plan stops you. Watch out: Needs you to bring the sources
- Best for
- Studying a stack of documents
- Why people like it
- Answers only from your files, podcast-style summaries
- Watch out for
- Needs you to bring the sources
- Free plan
- Yes — check current limits on the tool's website.
- Price
- Free plan; Google AI Plus $4.99/mo; Pro $19.99/mo
- Free limits
- 100 notebooks; 50 sources each; 50 chats/day
- Works in Hindi
- Yes
- Skill needed
- Beginner
3 alternatives
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Is NotebookLM free?
Yes, NotebookLM has a free plan. Free limits: 100 notebooks; 50 sources each; 50 chats/day.
How much is NotebookLM in India?
Free plan; Google AI Plus $4.99/mo; Pro $19.99/mo
Does NotebookLM work in Hindi?
Yes, it works in Hindi.
Which devices does NotebookLM work on?
Web, Android, iPhone.
What are good alternatives to NotebookLM?
Consensus, Perplexity, Elicit.