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Immich vs Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)

Immich and Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) are both Productivity tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeImmichGemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorImmich communityGoogle
Rating★ 4.8★ 4.7
PricingFreeFreemium
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Docker, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Key featuresMobile photo/video backup, Albums and controlled sharing, CLIP and metadata searchQuestions with inline source citations, PDF, web, video and audio sources, Audio overviews, guides and mind maps
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceYesNo

Key differences

  • Immich carries the higher editorial score (4.8★ vs 4.7★).
  • Immich is Free, while Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is Freemium.
  • Immich is open source (its code is public), while Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is proprietary.
  • Immich runs on Self-hosted, Docker, Mobile; Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) runs on Web, iOS, Android.

Immich and Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) at a glance

Immich

Immich community

A self-hosted photo and video library with mobile backup, albums, face grouping and contextual search; storage, server security and recovery are yours to operate.

Rating
4.8★
Pricing
Free

Editorial verdict

Consider Immich when you can operate and recover a photo server; plan storage, ML data paths and backups before migrating.

Strengths

  • Self-managed library with published source
  • Photo metadata and contextual search in one workflow
  • Web and mobile backup/sharing documented

Key features

  • Mobile photo/video backup
  • Albums and controlled sharing
  • CLIP and metadata search
  • Self-managed server and ML deployment

Best for

  • Manage a personal photo/video library
  • Back up selected mobile albums to your server
  • Evaluate contextual search with a licensed model
Read the full Immich review →

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)

Google

Google's source-based research assistant, renamed from NotebookLM, with cited questions, audio overviews and sharing governed by account-specific limits and data terms.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Gemini Notebook, formerly NotebookLM, is a candidate for source-based study and research when you can check the evidence, account-specific data terms and sharing rights.

Strengths

  • Questions tied to uploaded sources and citations
  • Multiple source types and overview formats
  • Distinct consumer, Workspace and Cloud access paths

Key features

  • Questions with inline source citations
  • PDF, web, video and audio sources
  • Audio overviews, guides and mind maps
  • Account-dependent sharing and limits

Best for

  • Questioning a permitted document collection
  • Creating study guides or audio summaries for review
  • Sharing a notebook under the correct account permissions
Read the full Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • Immich also lists: Mobile photo/video backup, Albums and controlled sharing, CLIP and metadata search, Self-managed server and ML deployment
  • Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) also lists: Questions with inline source citations, PDF, web, video and audio sources, Audio overviews, guides and mind maps, Account-dependent sharing and limits

Frequently asked questions

Is Immich or Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) better?

By editorial score, Immich scores higher (4.8★ vs 4.7★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Immich or Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)?

Immich is Free and Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is Freemium. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Immich and Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) open source?

Immich is open source, while Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is proprietary.

What platforms do Immich and Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) support?

Immich supports Self-hosted, Docker, Mobile; Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) supports Web, iOS, Android.

What are the main features of Immich and Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)?

Immich: Mobile photo/video backup, Albums and controlled sharing, CLIP and metadata search, Self-managed server and ML deployment. Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM): Questions with inline source citations, PDF, web, video and audio sources, Audio overviews, guides and mind maps, Account-dependent sharing and limits.

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