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NotebookLM Pricing & Limits
Compare Free, Plus, Pro, and Ultra plans — know exactly when (and whether) to upgrade.
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Last updatedMar 2026
TL;DR
NotebookLM is free with generous limits (100 notebooks, 50 sources each, 50 daily chats). Paid plans — Plus (~$14/mo), Pro ($19.99/mo), and Ultra ($249.99/mo) — expand quotas, add customization, and unlock watermark removal. All core Studio features are available on every tier.
Pricing verified against Google's published plans as of early 2026. Google frequently adjusts limits. Check notebooklm.google/plans for latest.
What does the free tier include?
- Up to 100 notebooks
- 50 sources per notebook (each up to 500,000 words or 200 MB)
- 50 chat queries per day
- 3 Audio Overviews, 3 Video Overviews, 10 Reports, 10 Flashcards, 10 Quizzes per day
- Access to all Studio features including Deep Research, Mind Maps, Slide Decks, Data Tables
- 10 Deep Research sessions per month
When should you upgrade?
- 50 daily chats not enough — Heavy research sessions burn through this quickly
- More than 50 sources needed — Large literature reviews may require 100–600 sources
- More audio/video overviews — Content creators producing daily podcasts need Plus or higher
- Customization — Plus adds tone control, response length, usage analytics
- Watermark-free exports — Ultra removes watermarks from Slide Decks and Infographics
Enterprise & student pricing
NotebookLM Enterprise: $9/license/month (annual discounts available). Also included in Google Workspace Standard ($14/user/month) and higher plans. Adds admin controls, VPC-SC compliance, and team management.
Student discount: $9.99/month for 12 months (U.S. students 18+). Includes full NotebookLM Plus, Gemini Advanced, and 2 TB storage.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I stop paying for Plus?
+You revert to free-tier limits. Existing notebooks and sources remain accessible, but you cannot exceed free-tier usage caps.
Can I buy just NotebookLM without other Google AI features?
+Not for individual users. NotebookLM is bundled with Google's AI plans. Enterprise customers can purchase NotebookLM Enterprise as a standalone Cloud product.
Are there any hidden costs?
+No. All features (including Deep Research, Audio/Video Overviews, and Studio tools) are available on every tier. Paid plans only increase usage limits and add customization.