Open Notebook
#1Also does research, like NotebookLM. Choose Open Notebook if you want something free outright, or if you need to self-host or audit the source, or if your work leans toward summarization.
FreeOpen source
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#2Also does research, like NotebookLM. Choose IAS PYQ if you want to start without paying.
Freemium2
GummySearch
#3Also does research, like NotebookLM. Pricing and platforms are the same, so try both.
Paid1
Summary With AI
#4Also does research, like NotebookLM. Choose Summary With AI if your work leans toward summarization.
Paid1
aiPDF
#5Also does research, like NotebookLM. Choose aiPDF if your work leans toward pdf.
Paid
alphaXiv
#6Also does research, like NotebookLM. Pricing and platforms are the same, so try both.
Paid
Answer Visibility Lab
#7Also does research, like NotebookLM. Choose Answer Visibility Lab if you want something free outright.
Free
ASReview
#8Also does research, like NotebookLM. Choose ASReview if you need to self-host or audit the source, or if your work leans toward education.
PaidOpen source
Chatbot Arena
#9Also does research, like NotebookLM. Choose Chatbot Arena if your work leans toward llm.
Paid