# Is NotebookLM still around? (2026) - Verdict

**Yes. NotebookLM is live and price-verified as of Sep 8, 2026.**

Category: AI Research Assistants

- Status: alive
- Lowest paid plan: $4.99/mo
- Free tier: yes (permanent)
- Verified: Sep 8, 2026

## What it is

NotebookLM, now also branded Gemini Notebook, answers questions only from documents you upload and cites the exact passages it used. It generates Audio Overviews that turn source material into a spoken discussion. The free tier caps sources per notebook, with higher limits on paid Google AI plans.
Sources: notebooklm.google.com (https://notebooklm.google.com) · felloai.com (https://felloai.com/notebooklm-pricing/) · elephas.app (https://elephas.app/blog/notebooklm-free-vs-plus)

## Use it

- NotebookLM: https://verdict.tools/go/notebooklm (rel="sponsored nofollow")

## Options

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## FAQ

### Is NotebookLM shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for NotebookLM as of Sep 8, 2026. It is reachable and price-verified; a "dead" status is set only by a human.

### How much does NotebookLM cost?
Its lowest paid plan starts at $4.99/mo (verified Sep 8, 2026); the price links to the vendor's live pricing page as its source.

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