# Gemini Notebook vs Poe

> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources
> Poe: Chat with many AI models, image tools and custom bots through one account

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

## Verdict

Gemini Notebook and Poe are both AI Assistants tools. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.0 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Poe is available on Windows and macOS 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 Poe if

- You want a tool built for comparing answers from several models.
- One account gives access to models from many AI companies, plus image and video models.
- Side-by-side comparison of model replies in a single conversation.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Gemini Notebook | Poe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Multi-model chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Custom bot library | Not listed | Yes |
| Bot creation | Not listed | Yes |
| Creator monetization | Not listed | Yes |
| Poe API | Not listed | Yes |
| Image and video generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple API keys | Not listed | Yes |
| Apps on several platforms | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Gemini Notebook | Poe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| 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

## Poe strengths

- One account gives access to models from many AI companies, plus image and video models
- Side-by-side comparison of model replies in a single conversation
- Large library of user-made bots, and tools to build and monetize your own
- OpenAI-compatible API that uses the same point balance
- Entry paid plan costs $4.99 per month, and a free tier is available

## Poe limitations

- Points are used at different rates by each model, so heavy use of top models can drain an allowance quickly
- Reported cuts to the free daily allowance and Premium monthly points in 2026
- Bot quality varies widely and bots can be hard to discover
- No published compliance certifications such as SOC 2 or HIPAA were found
- Provider-specific features like ChatGPT's GPTs or Claude's Projects are not available

## FAQ

**Is Gemini Notebook better than Poe?**

It depends on your workflow. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents. Poe is built for comparing answers from several models.

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

Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources. Poe: Chat with many AI models, image tools and custom bots through one account.

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

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

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

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