# Grok vs Gemini Notebook

> Grok: xAI's AI assistant with live X and web search, image and voice tools
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

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

## Verdict

Grok and Gemini Notebook are both AI Assistants tools. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.3 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Grok offers an API.

### Choose Grok if

- You want a tool built for questions that need current information from X and the web.
- Searches both X posts and the web for current information.
- Free tier available without a 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Grok | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Search | Yes | Not listed |
| Chat and Reasoning | Yes | Not listed |
| File and Image Analysis | Yes | Not listed |
| Grok Imagine | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice Mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Conversation Import | Yes | Not listed |
| Shared Subscription | Yes | Not listed |
| xAI 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 | Grok | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Grok strengths

- Searches both X posts and the web for current information
- Free tier available without a subscription
- Image and video generation in the same app as chat
- Separate API with long context windows (up to 1M tokens on some models)
- Real-time voice mode in the mobile apps

## Grok limitations

- Free usage is capped, and xAI does not publish the exact limit
- Usage limits are given only as multiples of the Plus plan, not as fixed numbers
- Answers drawing on X posts can reflect unverified social content
- The App Store rates the app 16+ because of mature themes

## 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 Grok better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. Grok is built for questions that need current information from X and the web. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

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

Grok: xAI's AI assistant with live X and web search, image and voice tools. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources. Grok is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Grok 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.