# Gemini Notebook vs Plus AI

> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources
> Plus AI: Create and edit presentations with AI directly inside PowerPoint and Google Slides

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

## Verdict

Gemini Notebook is listed under AI Assistants and Plus AI under Productivity. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.9 out of 10), led by value for money. Only Gemini Notebook has a free plan or trial. Only Gemini Notebook is available on iOS and Android. Only Plus AI 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 Plus AI if

- You want a tool built for Teams that already work in PowerPoint or Google Slides and want AI generation and editing without switching tools.
- Works inside PowerPoint and Google Slides, so decks stay in native, editable formats.
- Accepts documents (PDF, docx, text) as source material for decks.

## Pricing

| | Gemini Notebook | Plus AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free trial |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | No |
| Starting price | $0 | $15 |

## Features

| Feature | Gemini Notebook | Plus 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 |
| Remix | Not listed | Yes |
| Visuals | Not listed | Yes |
| Custom branding | Not listed | Yes |
| Multilingual output | Not listed | Yes |
| Native file output | Not listed | Yes |
| Presentation Agent API and MCP server | Not listed | Yes |
| Prompt-to-deck generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Slide editing | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Gemini Notebook | Plus AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## 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

## Plus AI strengths

- Works inside PowerPoint and Google Slides, so decks stay in native, editable formats.
- Accepts documents (PDF, docx, text) as source material for decks.
- Remix feature restyles existing slides rather than only generating new ones.
- Offers an API and MCP server for use from other AI tools and agents.
- Company reports SOC 2 Type II compliance.

## Plus AI limitations

- No permanent free tier; a credit card is required to start the 7-day trial.
- Credit-based limits (1,500 to 6,000 per month) mean heavy users may need a higher tier, and Max costs $240 per month.
- Custom slide masters are limited to the Enterprise plan.
- Requires PowerPoint or Google Slides; there is no standalone mobile app.

## FAQ

**Is Gemini Notebook better than Plus AI?**

It depends on your workflow. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents. Plus AI is built for Teams that already work in PowerPoint or Google Slides and want AI generation and editing without switching tools.

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

Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources. Plus AI: Create and edit presentations with AI directly inside PowerPoint and Google Slides.

**Does Gemini Notebook or Plus AI have a free plan?**

Gemini Notebook has a free plan or trial; Plus AI is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Gemini Notebook or Plus AI?**

Gemini Notebook starts at $0 and Plus AI starts at $15. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.