# Doc2Form vs Gemini Notebook

> Doc2Form: Convert PDFs, Word files and images into editable Google Forms with Gemini AI
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

- Doc2Form profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/doc2form
- Gemini Notebook profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/notebooklm
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/doc2form-vs-notebooklm
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## Verdict

Doc2Form is listed under Productivity and Gemini Notebook under AI Assistants. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.2 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Gemini Notebook is available on iOS and Android.

### Choose Doc2Form if

- You want a tool built for turning existing tests, quizzes, surveys and application forms into Google Forms, Digitizing scanned or photographed paper forms.
- Creates native Google Forms in your own Drive that stay fully editable.
- AI vision handles scanned PDFs and photographed forms.

### 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

| | Doc2Form | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Doc2Form | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanned document reading | Yes | Not listed |
| Describe a form | Yes | Not listed |
| Field type detection | Yes | Not listed |
| Required questions option | Yes | Not listed |
| Extra instructions | Yes | Not listed |
| PDF to Google Form | Yes | Not listed |
| Word and image input | Yes | Not listed |
| Edit and share in Google | Yes | Not listed |
| Open-source version | 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 | Doc2Form | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Doc2Form strengths

- Creates native Google Forms in your own Drive that stay fully editable
- AI vision handles scanned PDFs and photographed forms
- Prepaid credits that never expire and no subscription
- First form free with no credit card
- Open-source MIT version available for self-hosting

## Doc2Form limitations

- Upload limit of 5 MB per file
- Word documents are truncated after about 50,000 characters
- Requires Google sign-in and only outputs Google Forms
- Operator of the hosted service is not identified on the site
- Larger credit pack pricing is not visible without signing in

## 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 Doc2Form better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. Doc2Form is built for turning existing tests, quizzes, surveys and application forms into Google Forms, Digitizing scanned or photographed paper forms. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

**What are the key feature differences between Doc2Form and Gemini Notebook?**

Doc2Form: Convert PDFs, Word files and images into editable Google Forms with Gemini AI. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources.

**Does Doc2Form or Gemini Notebook have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Doc2Form is freemium and Gemini Notebook is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Doc2Form or Gemini Notebook?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.