# Jamie vs Gemini Notebook

> Jamie: Bot-free AI meeting notes, action items and CRM follow-ups with EU data hosting
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

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

## Verdict

Jamie and Gemini Notebook are both AI Assistants tools. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Jamie is available on Windows and macOS and offers an API. Only Gemini Notebook is available on Android.

### Choose Jamie if

- You want a tool built for Teams that need meeting notes without a visible bot and with EU data residency, plus CRM updates after client calls.
- Records on-device with no meeting bot, including for in-person meetings.
- EU, Swiss and UK data processing, ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance suit regulated industries.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Jamie | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bot-free recording | Yes | Not listed |
| AI meeting notes | Yes | Not listed |
| Action item detection | Yes | Not listed |
| Ask Jamie chat | Yes | Not listed |
| Pre-meeting briefings | Yes | Not listed |
| Agentic Workflows | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer access | Yes | Not listed |
| Enterprise controls | 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 | Jamie | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Jamie strengths

- Records on-device with no meeting bot, including for in-person meetings.
- EU, Swiss and UK data processing, ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance suit regulated industries.
- Notes in 99+ languages with custom templates and custom vocabulary.
- Public API, webhooks and MCP server on Pro and above.
- Native Windows, macOS and iOS apps; the App Store listing shows a 4.89 rating from 253 ratings.

## Jamie limitations

- The Free plan is limited to 10 AI notes per month and 30-minute meetings.
- CRM integrations such as Salesforce and HubSpot, plus API access, require Pro (€39 to €47 per month) or higher.
- No Android or Linux app was found.
- SOC 2 Type II is listed as pending, and one reviewer argues the price is high for what is offered.

## 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 Jamie better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. Jamie is built for Teams that need meeting notes without a visible bot and with EU data residency, plus CRM updates after client calls. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

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

Jamie: Bot-free AI meeting notes, action items and CRM follow-ups with EU data hosting. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources.

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

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

**Which is cheaper, Jamie or Gemini Notebook?**

Jamie starts at €0 and Gemini Notebook starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.