In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Both have a free plan.
- Gemini Notebook's cheapest paid plan is cheaper: $4.99 a month against $20.
- Gemini Notebook also has a phone app.
Side by side
The details.
| Consensus | Gemini Notebook | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Consensus · United States | Google · United States |
| What it says it is | “Consensus is an AI search engine for research.” | “We're renaming NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook.” |
| Free plan | YesFree Tier per month: unlimited Papers searches, 10 Pro messages, 3 Deep reviews, 10 Study Snapshots. | YesStandard (free): Notebooks "100/user", Sources "50/notebook". |
| Plans | Free Tier: freePro Subscription: $20 a monthDeep Plan: $65 a monthTeams / Enterprise: not in US$ | Standard (free): freeGoogle AI Plus: $4.99 a monthGoogle AI Pro: $19.99 a monthGoogle AI Ultra: $99.99 a monthGoogle Workspace: not in US$ |
| Runs on | web | web, Android, iOS |
| Latest update | — | NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook, Jul 16, 2026 |
| Its terms | “Consensus doesn't train models on your searches or uploads.”What it does with your data · Consensus docs: What is Consensus | “The content in Gemini Notebook will not be used to directly train our foundational AI models, unless you choose to provide feedback.”What it does with your data · Gemini Notebook Help: Privacy and Terms of Use in Gemini Notebook |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Sep 12, 2026 · Description · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
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