NotebookLM vs Microsoft Copilot
Which one should you pick? Here's the full breakdown.
Our Pick
NotebookLM
B
7.8/10Google's free research assistant that turns your documents into an AI you can query -- and a podcast you can listen to
Microsoft Copilot
B
7.5/10Microsoft's answer to ChatGPT -- free GPT-4 access with Bing search built in, but it feels like a corporate product
| Category | NotebookLM | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Output Quality | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Value | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Features | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.8 | 7.5 |
Pricing Comparison
| Feature | NotebookLM | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Starting Price | $0 | $0 |
Choose NotebookLM if...
Students researching papers, professionals who need to quickly digest long documents, and anyone who wants to turn a pile of PDFs into something they can query and listen to.
Visit NotebookLMChoose Microsoft Copilot if...
Users already deep in the Microsoft ecosystem who want free GPT-4 access with web search built in.
Visit Microsoft Copilot