# Genspark vs Gemini Notebook

> Genspark: AI super agent workspace that turns one prompt into slides, docs, sheets and research
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

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

## Verdict

Genspark and Gemini Notebook are both AI Assistants tools. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.6 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Gemini Notebook is available on Android.

### Choose Genspark if

- You want a tool built for slide decks from a single prompt, research summaries, spreadsheets and documents, repeatable office task automation.
- Covers slides, sheets, docs, research, chat, image and video in a single workspace.
- Uses 30+ models, so users are not tied to one provider.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Genspark | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Agent | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Slides | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Sheets | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Docs | Yes | Not listed |
| Research and Sparkpages | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Chat | Yes | Not listed |
| Image and Video Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Meeting Notes and Developer Tool | Yes | Not listed |
| SecondBrain Memory | 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 | Genspark | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Genspark strengths

- Covers slides, sheets, docs, research, chat, image and video in a single workspace.
- Uses 30+ models, so users are not tied to one provider.
- Permanent free tier with a daily credit allowance.
- Native iOS app with a 4.7 rating on the App Store.
- Heavily funded, with a reported $275M raise in November 2025.

## Genspark limitations

- Credit-based billing is hard to predict: video generation can use close to 1,000 credits per attempt, and credits reportedly do not roll over.
- Trustpilot reviewers report unexpected charges, credits consumed by failed tasks, and slow or automated refund support.
- Pro costs $249.99 per month, a large jump from Plus at $24.99.
- Public pricing and documentation could not be accessed without signing in, and no public API was found.

## 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 Genspark better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. Genspark is built for slide decks from a single prompt, research summaries, spreadsheets and documents, repeatable office task automation. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

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

Genspark: AI super agent workspace that turns one prompt into slides, docs, sheets and research. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Genspark 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.