# E2B vs Gemini Notebook

> E2B: Secure cloud sandboxes that give AI agents isolated Linux machines to run code
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

- E2B profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/e2b
- Gemini Notebook profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/notebooklm
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/e2b-vs-notebooklm
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## Verdict

E2B is listed under Developer Tools and Gemini Notebook under AI Assistants. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.2 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only E2B is available on CLI and offers an API. Only Gemini Notebook is available on iOS and Android.

### Choose E2B if

- You want a tool built for running untrusted LLM-generated code, building code interpreters, and giving coding or computer-use agents a disposable Linux environment.
- Hardware-level isolation through Firecracker microVMs rather than shared-kernel containers.
- Model- and framework-agnostic, with Python and JavaScript SDKs.

### 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

| | E2B | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | E2B | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Firecracker microVM Isolation | Yes | Not listed |
| Code and Command Execution | Yes | Not listed |
| Pause, Resume and Fork | Yes | Not listed |
| Network and Secret Controls | Yes | Not listed |
| Persistent Storage | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom Templates | Yes | Not listed |
| Observability | Yes | Not listed |
| Self-Hosting and BYOC | 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 | E2B | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |

## E2B strengths

- Hardware-level isolation through Firecracker microVMs rather than shared-kernel containers.
- Model- and framework-agnostic, with Python and JavaScript SDKs.
- Pause, resume and fork of sandboxes (up to 100 forks) suits parallel agent runs and evaluations.
- Free Hobby tier with $100 in credits and no credit card.
- Self-hosting and BYOC options for enterprises, plus SOC 2 Type II compliance.

## E2B limitations

- Pro costs $150/month before usage, a large step up from the one-time Hobby credit.
- No GPU support; sandboxes are limited to 8 vCPUs and 8 GiB RAM.
- Hobby sessions are capped at 1 hour of continuous runtime.
- Enterprise carries a stated $3,000/month minimum.

## 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 E2B better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. E2B is built for running untrusted LLM-generated code, building code interpreters, and giving coding or computer-use agents a disposable Linux environment. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

**What are the key feature differences between E2B and Gemini Notebook?**

E2B: Secure cloud sandboxes that give AI agents isolated Linux machines to run code. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources.

**Does E2B or Gemini Notebook have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. E2B is freemium and Gemini Notebook is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, E2B 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.