# Gemini Notebook vs Otter.ai

> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources
> Otter.ai: Record, transcribe and summarize meetings, with action items and searchable AI chat

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

## Verdict

Gemini Notebook is listed under AI Assistants and Otter.ai under Audio & Speech AI. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.4 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Otter.ai is available on Windows, macOS and Chrome Extension and offers an API.

### 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.

### Choose Otter.ai if

- You want a tool built for meeting transcription and summaries.
- Permanent free plan with 300 monthly transcription minutes.
- Works through a notetaker bot or bot-free via desktop apps and Chrome extension.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Gemini Notebook | Otter.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Source-grounded chat | Yes | Not listed |
| Audio Overviews | Yes | Not listed |
| Video Overviews | Yes | Not listed |
| Study tools | Yes | Not listed |
| Reports, slide decks and infographics | Yes | Not listed |
| Multiple source types | Yes | Not listed |
| Cloud computer | Yes | Not listed |
| Gemini app sync | Yes | Not listed |
| Sharing and public notebooks | Yes | Not listed |
| Live transcription | Not listed | Yes |
| Notetaker bot | Not listed | Yes |
| Bot-free recording | Not listed | Yes |
| AI summaries and action items | Not listed | Yes |
| Otter AI Chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Channels | Not listed | Yes |
| File import | Not listed | Yes |
| CRM sync | Not listed | Yes |
| Otter MCP server | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Gemini Notebook | Otter.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | No | Yes |

## 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

## Otter.ai strengths

- Permanent free plan with 300 monthly transcription minutes
- Works through a notetaker bot or bot-free via desktop apps and Chrome extension
- Summaries, action items and AI Chat across past meetings
- Apps for web, iOS, Android, Mac and Windows, rated 4.8 on the App Store from 86K ratings
- Integrations with Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Slack and CRMs such as Salesforce and HubSpot

## Otter.ai limitations

- Free plan caps conversations at 30 minutes and file imports at 3 lifetime
- Pro caps monthly transcription at 1,200 minutes and meetings at 90 minutes
- Business costs $30 per user per month on monthly billing
- API access, SSO and HIPAA add-on require the Enterprise plan
- Transcription is limited to six listed languages

## FAQ

**Is Gemini Notebook better than Otter.ai?**

It depends on your workflow. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents. Otter.ai is built for meeting transcription and summaries.

**What are the key feature differences between Gemini Notebook and Otter.ai?**

Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources. Otter.ai: Record, transcribe and summarize meetings, with action items and searchable AI chat.

**Does Gemini Notebook or Otter.ai have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Gemini Notebook or Otter.ai?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.