# Groq vs Gemini Notebook

> Groq: Fast, OpenAI-compatible inference API for open models, running on custom LPU chips
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

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

## Verdict

Groq is listed under Developer Tools and Gemini Notebook under AI Assistants. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Groq offers an API. Only Gemini Notebook is available on iOS and Android.

### Choose Groq if

- You want a tool built for Low-latency LLM API calls.
- Listed speeds of about 280 to 1,000 tokens per second on hosted models.
- OpenAI-compatible API and Responses API support, so migration is mostly a base URL change.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Groq | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LPU inference | Yes | Not listed |
| OpenAI-compatible API | Yes | Not listed |
| Open model catalog | Yes | Not listed |
| Speech models | Yes | Not listed |
| Built-in tools and MCP | Yes | Not listed |
| Batch and Flex tiers | Yes | Not listed |
| Structured outputs and reasoning | Yes | Not listed |
| Spend limits and projects | Yes | Not listed |
| LoRA inference | 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 | Groq | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Groq strengths

- Listed speeds of about 280 to 1,000 tokens per second on hosted models
- OpenAI-compatible API and Responses API support, so migration is mostly a base URL change
- Free tier with an API key, and pay-as-you-go pricing with no monthly fee
- Low per-token prices, for example $0.15 input and $0.60 output per 1M tokens for GPT OSS 120B
- Includes speech-to-text and text-to-speech models alongside text models

## Groq limitations

- Only hosts a curated set of open models; no proprietary frontier models such as GPT or Claude
- Some models, including Llama 3.3 70B, are enterprise-only and require contacting sales
- Free tier rate limits are low for production use
- No public pricing page on groq.com; prices sit in the developer docs
- Preview models can be discontinued at short notice

## 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 Groq better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. Groq is built for Low-latency LLM API calls. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

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

Groq: Fast, OpenAI-compatible inference API for open models, running on custom LPU chips. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Groq 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.