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Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) vs Readwise

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) and Readwise 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

AttributeGemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)Readwise
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorGoogleReadwise
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.7
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Extension
Key featuresQuestions with inline source citations, PDF, web, video and audio sources, Audio overviews, guides and mind mapsDaily Review and highlight-library search, Full: Reader for articles, RSS, newsletters, PDFs and EPUBs, Full: supported note-app exports
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) and Readwise carry the same editorial score (4.7★).
  • Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is Freemium, while Readwise is Paid.
  • Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) runs on Web, iOS, Android; Readwise runs on Web, iOS, Android, Extension.

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) and Readwise at a glance

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 →

Readwise

Readwise

Highlight review and reading management: Readwise revisits saved highlights; Full includes Reader for articles, feeds and documents, with Ghostreader AI and note-app exports.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Paid

Editorial verdict

Consider Lite for highlight review and Full for Reader plus exports; check sync limits, content rights and AI costs before moving your reading workflow.

Strengths

  • Daily highlight review and searchable highlight library
  • Full includes Reader rather than a second Reader subscription
  • Documented exports to Notion, Obsidian and text formats

Key features

  • Daily Review and highlight-library search
  • Full: Reader for articles, RSS, newsletters, PDFs and EPUBs
  • Full: supported note-app exports
  • Ghostreader with interface-specific AI options
  • Exported edits may require a refresh

Best for

  • Revisiting highlights from authorized reading sources
  • Keeping articles, newsletters and supported documents in Reader
  • Exporting reading annotations to a supported notes workflow
Read the full Readwise review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • 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
  • Readwise also lists: Daily Review and highlight-library search, Full: Reader for articles, RSS, newsletters, PDFs and EPUBs, Full: supported note-app exports, Ghostreader with interface-specific AI options, Exported edits may require a refresh

Frequently asked questions

Is Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) or Readwise better?

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) and Readwise carry the same editorial score (4.7★), so the better choice depends on your needs — see the feature and platform comparison above.

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

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

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

No — neither Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) nor Readwise is open source.

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

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) supports Web, iOS, Android; Readwise supports Web, iOS, Android, Extension.

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

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. Readwise: Daily Review and highlight-library search, Full: Reader for articles, RSS, newsletters, PDFs and EPUBs, Full: supported note-app exports, Ghostreader with interface-specific AI options, Exported edits may require a refresh.

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