# Gemini Notebook vs Suno

> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources
> Suno: Turn text prompts, lyrics or audio into complete songs with vocals

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

## Verdict

Gemini Notebook is listed under AI Assistants and Suno under Audio & Speech AI. Both have a free plan or trial.

### 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 Suno if

- You want a tool built for quick song drafts from a text prompt.
- Creates full songs with vocals and lyrics from a short prompt or your own lyrics.
- Free plan with 50 daily credits and access to v6-mini.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Gemini Notebook | Suno |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| v6 models | Not listed | Yes |
| Text, lyrics and audio inputs | Not listed | Yes |
| Section editing | Not listed | Yes |
| Mashups and sampling | Not listed | Yes |
| Stem separation | Not listed | Yes |
| Suno Studio | Not listed | Yes |
| Custom models and own voice | Not listed | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## Suno strengths

- Creates full songs with vocals and lyrics from a short prompt or your own lyrics
- Free plan with 50 daily credits and access to v6-mini
- Edits a single section, line or word without regenerating the song
- Web, iOS and Android apps
- Premier includes Suno Studio with MIDI, effects and multitrack export

## Suno limitations

- Free plan songs cannot be used commercially and are owned by Suno
- Song downloads are capped at 20 per month on Pro and 60 on Premier, with none on the free plan
- Suno Studio, personas and advanced stem splitting require the $30 Premier plan
- Music made entirely by AI may not qualify for copyright protection
- No public self-serve API; Universal Music Group and Sony Music lawsuits against Suno are reported as still ongoing

## FAQ

**Is Gemini Notebook better than Suno?**

It depends on your workflow. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents. Suno is built for quick song drafts from a text prompt.

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

Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources. Suno: Turn text prompts, lyrics or audio into complete songs with vocals.

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

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

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

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