# Gemini Notebook vs ShareOfAsk

> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources
> ShareOfAsk: Track which brands AI assistants name in answers to your buyers' questions

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

## Verdict

Gemini Notebook is listed under AI Assistants and ShareOfAsk under Sales & Marketing AI. 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 Gemini Notebook is available on iOS and Android.

### 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 ShareOfAsk if

- You want a tool built for monitoring brand mentions in AI answers, comparing share of voice against competitors, reporting AI visibility to clients, finding content gaps behind missing mentions.
- Published methodology with every metric traceable to the recorded AI answer.
- Covers major assistants including Google AI Overviews and AI Mode.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Gemini Notebook | ShareOfAsk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| AI visibility metrics | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-model tracking | Not listed | Yes |
| Brand sentiment | Not listed | Yes |
| Scheduled snapshots | Not listed | Yes |
| Action analyses | Not listed | Yes |
| Buyer question library | Not listed | Yes |
| Reports | Not listed | Yes |
| Agency workspaces | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP access | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## ShareOfAsk strengths

- Published methodology with every metric traceable to the recorded AI answer
- Covers major assistants including Google AI Overviews and AI Mode
- Agency workspaces and read-only shareable reports
- MCP access with OAuth is included on all plans
- Entry plan at $49 per month with daily monitoring

## ShareOfAsk limitations

- No permanent free plan, only a one-time 7-day Free Scan
- Starter is limited to 25 questions and 3 models, Growth to 100 questions and 4 models
- No public REST API or other integrations are documented
- Young product with a single named founder and no disclosed legal entity

## FAQ

**Is Gemini Notebook better than ShareOfAsk?**

It depends on your workflow. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents. ShareOfAsk is built for monitoring brand mentions in AI answers, comparing share of voice against competitors, reporting AI visibility to clients, finding content gaps behind missing mentions.

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

Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources. ShareOfAsk: Track which brands AI assistants name in answers to your buyers' questions.

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

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

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

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