# Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) vs Gemini Notebook

> Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat): Mistral AI's chat assistant and coding agent for everyday work and software tasks
> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources

- Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/mistral-le-chat
- Gemini Notebook profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/notebooklm
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/mistral-le-chat-vs-notebooklm
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## Verdict

Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) and Gemini Notebook are both AI Assistants tools. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.4 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) is available on CLI, VS Code Extension and JetBrains Plugin and offers an API.

### Choose Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) if

- You want a tool built for multilingual chat and writing.
- Free plan includes web search, basic image generation and 100+ connectors.
- Pro at $14.99 per month includes $15 per month in API credits.

### 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

| | Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat with web search | Yes | Not listed |
| Work mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Connectors and MCP | Yes | Not listed |
| Image generation and editing | Yes | Not listed |
| Spreadsheets, slides and Canvas | Yes | Not listed |
| Libraries and project folders | Yes | Not listed |
| Task scheduling | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Vibe for code | 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 | Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |
| VS Code Extension | Yes | No |
| JetBrains Plugin | Yes | No |

## Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) strengths

- Free plan includes web search, basic image generation and 100+ connectors
- Pro at $14.99 per month includes $15 per month in API credits
- Chat assistant and coding agent in one product, with CLI and IDE plugins
- Remote MCP connectors and scheduled tasks
- Enterprise option for on-premises or private cloud deployment
- Student plan at $5.99 per month

## Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) limitations

- Plans use relative limits ("up to 6x free") rather than published message counts
- Pricing page layout and plan details have changed since the rebrand, and the connector directory is still marked beta
- Connector and plugin ecosystem is smaller than that of the largest assistants
- Mobile store listings still use the Le Chat name, which can confuse new users

## 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 Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) better than Gemini Notebook?**

It depends on your workflow. Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) is built for multilingual chat and writing. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents.

**What are the key feature differences between Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) and Gemini Notebook?**

Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat): Mistral AI's chat assistant and coding agent for everyday work and software tasks. Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources.

**Does Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) or Gemini Notebook have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) is freemium and Gemini Notebook is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Mistral Vibe (formerly Le Chat) 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.