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Gemini Notebook alternatives

Gemini Notebook compared with 12 alternatives: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Elephas and 7 more.

Gemini Notebook has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Gemini NotebookThis toolFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ChatGPTFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ClaudeFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GeminiFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
PerplexityFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ElephasFree plan · from $15.83/moYesmacOS, iOS
AnaraFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Browser extension
ChatDOCFree trial · from $89.9/yrTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
ChatPDFFree plan · from $89.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
HumataFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb
LogicallyFree plan · from $12/moYesWeb, Browser extension
OtioFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Browser extension
STORMFreeFreeWeb

How each one differs from Gemini Notebook

  1. ChatGPT

    OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice

    • ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only ChatGPT lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Gemini Notebook also covers notes.

    Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming

    ChatGPT vs Gemini NotebookChatGPT pricing and details

  2. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude starts at $17 per month with an annual subscription ($200 billed up front). Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Gemini Notebook also covers notes.

    Suits: Writing, analysis and coding help in one assistant

    Claude vs Gemini NotebookClaude pricing and details

  3. Gemini

    Google's AI assistant, tied into Gmail, Docs and other Google apps

    • Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Gemini Notebook also covers notes.

    Suits: People who already use Gmail, Docs, Drive and Google Calendar

    Gemini vs Gemini NotebookGemini pricing and details

  4. Perplexity

    AI search assistant that answers questions with cited sources

    • Perplexity starts at $17 per month when billed annually ($20 a month on the US App Store). Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only Perplexity lists a browser extension.
    • Gemini Notebook also covers notes.

    Suits: Research questions where you want the sources behind each answer

    Perplexity vs Gemini NotebookPerplexity pricing and details

  5. Elephas

    Private AI knowledge assistant for Mac with local indexing

    • Elephas starts at $15.83 per month on the yearly plan, or $19 billed monthly (Standard). Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only Elephas lists a macOS app.
    • Only Gemini Notebook lists a web app.
    • Only Gemini Notebook lists an Android app.
    • Elephas also covers grammar & style.

    Suits: Consultants, lawyers and accountants working with client files under NDA

    Elephas vs Gemini NotebookElephas pricing and details

  6. Anara

    AI research assistant that cites the exact source passage

    • Anara starts at $8 per seat / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only Anara lists a macOS app.
    • Only Anara lists a browser extension.
    • Only Gemini Notebook lists an Android app.
    • Anara also covers web clipper, AI agents, research and citations.

    Suits: Researchers who want answers grounded in their own library of papers

    Anara vs Gemini NotebookAnara pricing and details

  7. ChatDOC

    Chat with PDFs and documents, with answers traced to the source

    • ChatDOC starts at $89.9 per 360 days (a 30-day plan is also sold). Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Gemini Notebook has a free plan. ChatDOC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ChatDOC lists a browser extension.
    • Only Gemini Notebook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ChatDOC also covers research and citations.

    Suits: Checking each AI answer against the passage it came from

    ChatDOC vs Gemini NotebookChatDOC pricing and details

  8. ChatPDF

    Ask questions about PDFs and get answers with citations

    • ChatPDF starts at $89.99 per year or $14.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only ChatPDF lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • ChatPDF also covers research and citations.
    • Gemini Notebook also covers notes.

    Suits: Students and researchers who want quick answers from a paper or textbook chapter

    ChatPDF vs Gemini NotebookChatPDF pricing and details

  9. Humata

    Document Q&A with cited answers across your uploaded files

    • Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users). Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only Gemini Notebook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Humata also covers research and citations.
    • Gemini Notebook also covers AI search and notes.

    Suits: Asking questions across many long PDFs and getting cited answers

    Humata vs Gemini NotebookHumata pricing and details

  10. Logically

    AI workspace for references, PDF notes and paper writing

    • Logically starts at $12 per user / month, billed yearly ($30 billed monthly). Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only Logically lists a browser extension.
    • Only Gemini Notebook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Logically also covers research, citations, long-form writing and highlights.
    • Gemini Notebook also covers notes.

    Suits: Students who want references, notes and drafts in one workspace

    Logically vs Gemini NotebookLogically pricing and details

  11. Otio

    AI research workspace for chatting across many sources

    • Otio starts at $7 per month (Lite), billed monthly or $84 per year. Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only Otio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Otio lists a browser extension.
    • Only Gemini Notebook lists an Android app.
    • Otio also covers AI agents, research and citations.

    Suits: Researchers synthesizing dozens of papers into a literature review

    Otio vs Gemini NotebookOtio pricing and details

  12. STORM

    Open-source AI that writes Wikipedia-style reports with citations

    • STORM is free. Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus).
    • Only Gemini Notebook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • STORM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • STORM also covers AI agents, research, citations and mind mapping.
    • Gemini Notebook also covers chat assistant, AI search and notes.

    Suits: Getting a cited overview of an unfamiliar topic

    STORM vs Gemini NotebookSTORM pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Gemini Notebook

  • Paid tiers are not sold on their own: higher limits come with a Google AI Plus, Pro or Ultra subscription.
  • The free Standard tier allows 100 notebooks and 50 sources per notebook.
  • Usage limits are compute-based. The quota refreshes every 5 hours until a weekly limit is reached.
  • The mobile app cannot yet generate or view notes, mind maps, reports or data tables.
Gemini Notebook pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Gemini Notebook?

The alternatives to Gemini Notebook in this directory are ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Elephas, Anara, ChatDOC, ChatPDF, Humata, Logically, Otio and STORM. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gemini Notebook.

Is there a free alternative to Gemini Notebook?

Yes. STORM is free to use. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Elephas, Anara, ChatPDF, Humata, Logically and Otio have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Gemini Notebook alternatives work on Windows?

The Gemini Notebook listing does not include a Windows app. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, ChatPDF and Otio list one.

Which Gemini Notebook alternatives work on macOS?

The Gemini Notebook listing does not include a macOS app. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Elephas, Anara, ChatPDF and Otio list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Gemini Notebook?

STORM is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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