# Felo vs Gemini Notebook

> Felo: Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

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

## Verdict

Felo is listed under Education & Research and Gemini Notebook under AI Assistants. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.7 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Felo offers an API.

### Choose Felo if

- You want a tool built for cited multilingual web research, quickly turning a topic into a slide deck, and users who want search plus generation tools under one subscription.
- Permanent free plan with 200 credits per day and no credit card required.
- Combines cited search with slides, images, video and agents in one subscription.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Felo | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Search with Citations | Yes | Not listed |
| Multilingual Support | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Slides | Yes | Not listed |
| Deep Research | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Image and Video Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| LiveDoc | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer API | 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 | Felo | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Felo strengths

- Permanent free plan with 200 credits per day and no credit card required.
- Combines cited search with slides, images, video and agents in one subscription.
- Pro plan at about $15 per month includes API access.
- Multilingual focus, including Japanese-language accuracy.
- Available on web, iOS and Android.

## Felo limitations

- Credit-based usage makes real limits harder to predict than fixed quotas.
- Free plan excludes AI Slides, AI Designer, custom agents, video and the API.
- Pro credits do not roll over between billing cycles.
- Current pricing is rendered dynamically and older published plan descriptions (search counts) differ from the new credit model.

## 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 Felo better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. Felo is built for cited multilingual web research, quickly turning a topic into a slide deck, and users who want search plus generation tools under one subscription. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

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

Felo: Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Felo 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.