# Duck.ai vs Gemini Notebook

> Duck.ai: Chat with ChatGPT, Claude and other AI models without handing over your data
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

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

## Verdict

Duck.ai and Gemini Notebook are both AI Assistants tools. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Gemini Notebook is available on iOS and Android.

### Choose Duck.ai if

- You want a tool built for everyday questions and drafting where you do not want chats tied to an account or used for training, and trying several models in one place.
- Free tier works without an account.
- Personal metadata such as IP address is removed before prompts reach providers.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Duck.ai | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-model chat | Yes | Not listed |
| No account required | Yes | Not listed |
| Metadata removal | Yes | Not listed |
| No training on chats | Yes | Not listed |
| Local recent chats | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice chat | Yes | Not listed |
| Image generation | Yes | Not listed |
| File and image upload | Yes | Not listed |
| Subscription bundle | 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 | Duck.ai | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Duck.ai strengths

- Free tier works without an account.
- Personal metadata such as IP address is removed before prompts reach providers.
- Chats are not used for training by DuckDuckGo, and providers agree not to train on them.
- Several providers' models are available from one interface.
- Plus ($9.99/month) bundles a VPN and identity protection services.

## Duck.ai limitations

- Free tier is limited by daily usage caps, and the paid limits are not published as numbers.
- Strongest models are subscriber-only, and the top tier costs $19.99/month.
- No public API and no standalone mobile app found.
- Chat history is local by default, so it does not sync across devices without opting into Sync & Backup.

## 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 Duck.ai better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. Duck.ai is built for everyday questions and drafting where you do not want chats tied to an account or used for training, and trying several models in one place. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

**What are the key feature differences between Duck.ai and Gemini Notebook?**

Duck.ai: Chat with ChatGPT, Claude and other AI models without handing over your data. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources.

**Does Duck.ai or Gemini Notebook have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Duck.ai 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.