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Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) vs Unhook

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) and Unhook 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)Unhook
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorGoogleUnhook
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.7
PricingFreemiumFree
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidChrome, Firefox, Edge
Key featuresQuestions with inline source citations, PDF, web, video and audio sources, Audio overviews, guides and mind mapsConfigurable recommendation and homepage hiding, Shorts and comment controls, Autoplay and annotation controls
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) and Unhook carry the same editorial score (4.7★).
  • Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is Freemium, while Unhook is Free.
  • Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) runs on Web, iOS, Android; Unhook runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) and Unhook 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 →

Unhook

Unhook

A configurable extension that hides YouTube recommendations, Shorts, comments and other page elements; includes Firefox for Android web support, not native-app control.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Free

Editorial verdict

Consider Unhook for configurable YouTube web-page controls; review permissions and its proprietary license, and do not expect native-app enforcement.

Strengths

  • Individual controls for different YouTube elements
  • Embedded and Firefox Android web use is documented
  • A narrower option than blocking the entire website

Key features

  • Configurable recommendation and homepage hiding
  • Shorts and comment controls
  • Autoplay and annotation controls
  • Chrome, Firefox and Edge distribution

Best for

  • Hide recommendations while using a direct video link
  • Remove comments or autoplay in a supported browser
  • Configure a Firefox Android YouTube web workflow
Read the full Unhook 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
  • Unhook also lists: Configurable recommendation and homepage hiding, Shorts and comment controls, Autoplay and annotation controls, Chrome, Firefox and Edge distribution

Frequently asked questions

Is Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) or Unhook better?

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) and Unhook 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 Unhook?

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

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

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

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

Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) supports Web, iOS, Android; Unhook supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge.

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

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. Unhook: Configurable recommendation and homepage hiding, Shorts and comment controls, Autoplay and annotation controls, Chrome, Firefox and Edge distribution.

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