Gemini Notebook vs Grok
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Gemini Notebook is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 7.9. Gemini Notebook wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Grok on 0.
Students, researchers and professionals digesting long documents
X users and news followers who want fast takes on what is happening right now
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Gemini Notebook | Grok |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Assistants | AI Assistants |
| Category rank | #4 of 10 | #9 of 10 |
| Developer | SpaceXSI (formerly xAI) | |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Gemini Notebook better than Grok?
Gemini Notebook is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 7.9. Gemini Notebook wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Grok on 0.
Which is cheaper, Gemini Notebook or Grok?
Gemini Notebook: Free with a Google account; Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra plans raise the limits. Grok: Free tier; SuperGrok plans from $10, with higher tiers for heavy use. On value for money, Gemini Notebook scores higher.
Do Gemini Notebook and Grok work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on Web, iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Gemini Notebook or Grok?
Gemini Notebook scores higher on privacy (7.0/10). Google says personal accounts' data isn't used for training unless you send feedback, which human reviewers may read. The App Store label links contact info, content, IDs and usage to you.
Strengths and weaknesses
Gemini Notebook
- Answers grounded in your own documents
- Turns notes into audio, video and flashcards
- Free tier allows 100 notebooks
- AI can still misread or overreach your sources
- Higher limits come only through Google AI plans
- Feedback you send can be read by human reviewers
Gemini Notebook, called NotebookLM until July 2026, is an AI research assistant that sticks to the material you give it. Add PDFs, Google Docs and web links, and it answers with citations pointing back to your sources. It can also turn them into podcast-style Audio Overviews, video explainers, slides, flashcards or reports. The free tier is roomy. It can still get things wrong, so check those citations.
Full Gemini Notebook review
Grok
- Up-to-the-minute answers on news and trends
- Strong reasoning models on paid plans
- Image and video generation for subscribers
- Deepfake scandal led to probes in several countries
- Closely tied to X and its data practices
- Best models and Grok Imagine require a subscription
Grok stands out for real-time knowledge pulled from X, so it is quick on breaking news and trending topics. Paid plans add Grok 4.7 in Expert and Heavy modes, plus Grok Imagine for images and video. It is looser with content limits than most rivals, and that backfired in January 2026, when sexualized deepfakes made with Grok triggered investigations in the EU, UK and beyond. Privacy and safety remain the weak spots.
Full Grok review
