Gemini Notebook vs Microsoft Copilot
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Gemini Notebook is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 8.2. Gemini Notebook wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Microsoft Copilot on 0.
Students, researchers and professionals digesting long documents
Microsoft 365 subscribers who want AI help inside Word, Excel and Outlook
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Gemini Notebook | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Assistants | AI Assistants |
| Category rank | #4 of 10 | #8 of 10 |
| Developer | Microsoft | |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | — | ✓ |
| Windows | — | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Gemini Notebook better than Microsoft Copilot?
Gemini Notebook is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 8.2. Gemini Notebook wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Microsoft Copilot on 0.
Which is cheaper, Gemini Notebook or Microsoft Copilot?
Gemini Notebook: Free with a Google account; Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra plans raise the limits. Microsoft Copilot: Free; Microsoft 365 Personal at $9.99/month adds Copilot in Office apps. On value for money, Gemini Notebook scores higher.
Do Gemini Notebook and Microsoft Copilot work on the same devices?
Only Microsoft Copilot runs on Mac, Windows.
Which is more private, Gemini Notebook or Microsoft Copilot?
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
Microsoft Copilot
- Free to use, even without signing in
- Works inside Word, Excel and Outlook with Microsoft 365
- Jump from a chat straight into your Office files
- Shows ads and uses identifiers for tracking
- Several consumer features were retired in 2026
- Heavily geared toward Microsoft 365 and work
Microsoft Copilot is now one app for both your personal and work accounts. You get free AI chat with voice and image creation, and with a Microsoft 365 plan it works inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The August 2026 merger tilted it toward work, though, and cut consumer features like Deep Research, Podcasts and group chats. It also shows ads. Best for people who already pay for Microsoft 365.
Full Microsoft Copilot review
