# Claude Code vs Gemini Notebook

> Claude Code: Anthropic's coding agent that edits code and runs commands from terminal, IDE or browser
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

- Claude Code profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/claude-code
- Gemini Notebook profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/notebooklm
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/claude-code-vs-notebooklm
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## Verdict

Claude Code is listed under Coding AI and Gemini Notebook under AI Assistants. Only Gemini Notebook has a free plan or trial. Only Claude Code is available on Windows, macOS and CLI and offers an API. Only Gemini Notebook is available on iOS and Android.

### Choose Claude Code if

- You want a tool built for Multi-file refactors and migrations.
- Works across terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, desktop app, web and Slack with shared settings.
- Runs commands and tests and handles git commits and pull requests.

### Choose Gemini Notebook if

- You want a tool built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.
- Answers cite the uploaded sources, so claims can be checked against the original text.
- Free Standard tier with 100 notebooks and 50 sources per notebook.

## Pricing

| | Claude Code | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $20 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Claude Code | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Codebase understanding | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-file editing | Yes | Not listed |
| Command execution | Yes | Not listed |
| Git and pull requests | Yes | Not listed |
| Subagents and parallel sessions | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP connections | Yes | Not listed |
| CLAUDE.md, skills and hooks | Yes | Not listed |
| Scheduled and cloud tasks | Yes | Not listed |
| Auto mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Agent SDK | Yes | Not listed |
| Source-grounded chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Audio Overviews | Not listed | Yes |
| Video Overviews | Not listed | Yes |
| Study tools | Not listed | Yes |
| Reports, slide decks and infographics | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple source types | Not listed | Yes |
| Cloud computer | Not listed | Yes |
| Gemini app sync | Not listed | Yes |
| Sharing and public notebooks | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Claude Code | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |
| Linux | Yes | No |
| VS Code Extension | Yes | No |
| JetBrains Plugin | Yes | No |
| Slack App | Yes | No |

## Claude Code strengths

- Works across terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, desktop app, web and Slack with shared settings
- Runs commands and tests and handles git commits and pull requests
- Included with Pro at $20 per month, with no separate purchase
- Extensible through MCP, skills, hooks, subagents and an Agent SDK
- Composable in scripts and CI through a non-interactive mode

## Claude Code limitations

- Not available on the Free plan; paid access starts at $20 per month
- Usage limits are shared with chat, and heavy users may need Max at $100 to $200 per month or per-token API billing
- JetBrains plugin requires the CLI to be installed separately
- Terminal-first workflow suits users comfortable with the command line

## Gemini Notebook strengths

- Answers cite the uploaded sources, so claims can be checked against the original text
- Free Standard tier with 100 notebooks and 50 sources per notebook
- Wide range of outputs, including Audio Overviews, Video Overviews, mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and slide decks
- Accepts PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, audio files, Google Docs and Google Slides
- Available on web, iOS and Android, and synced with the Gemini app

## Gemini Notebook limitations

- Works from the sources you add and is not built for live web news search
- Higher limits require a Google AI subscription; Ultra starts at $99.99 per month
- The cloud computer for code execution started with Ultra and Workspace AI Ultra Access customers, with Pro rollout still described as upcoming
- No public API for the consumer product, and the renamed brand can make older guides and app listings confusing

## FAQ

**Is Claude Code better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. Claude Code is built for Multi-file refactors and migrations. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

**What are the key feature differences between Claude Code and Gemini Notebook?**

Claude Code: Anthropic's coding agent that edits code and runs commands from terminal, IDE or browser. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources. Claude Code is rated 5.0/5 from 1 user review.

**Does Claude Code or Gemini Notebook have a free plan?**

Gemini Notebook has a free plan or trial; Claude Code is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Claude Code or Gemini Notebook?**

Claude Code starts at $20 and Gemini Notebook starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.