# Gemini Notebook vs Zoivu

> Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources
> Zoivu: Create original characters and reuse them across looks, reference sheets, comics and stickers

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

## Verdict

Gemini Notebook is listed under AI Assistants and Zoivu under Image & Visual AI. Gemini Notebook scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 7.9 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 Zoivu if

- You want a tool built for designing an original character and keeping it consistent across outfits, poses, reference sheets and comic panels.
- Character Director keeps identity, looks and references connected across new images.
- Credit quote shown before each generation so costs are visible.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Gemini Notebook | Zoivu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Character Director | Not listed | Yes |
| Idea, photo or random start | Not listed | Yes |
| Studio review and credit quote | Not listed | Yes |
| Looks | Not listed | Yes |
| Character reference sheets | Not listed | Yes |
| Comic generator | Not listed | Yes |
| Sticker packs | Not listed | Yes |
| Style choices and output sizes | Not listed | Yes |
| Credit top-ups | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Gemini Notebook | Zoivu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

## Zoivu strengths

- Character Director keeps identity, looks and references connected across new images
- Credit quote shown before each generation so costs are visible
- One workflow covers reference sheets, comics, stickers and avatars
- Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle and top-up lots last 365 days
- Terms permit commercial use of generated results

## Zoivu limitations

- The free plan is a one-time 60-credit gift that expires after 14 days
- Web only, with no mobile app or public API listed
- Zoivu notes that faces, proportions and accessories can vary between generations
- Starter is capped at 1K output and two user-added references, and 4K needs Creator or higher
- Legal entity and company details are not published on the pages reviewed

## FAQ

**Is Gemini Notebook better than Zoivu?**

It depends on your workflow. Gemini Notebook is built for summarizing and questioning your own documents. Zoivu is built for designing an original character and keeping it consistent across outfits, poses, reference sheets and comic panels.

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

Gemini Notebook: Google's Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, answers questions and builds summaries from your own sources. Zoivu: Create original characters and reuse them across looks, reference sheets, comics and stickers.

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

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

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

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