Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 NotebookLM | 23,99 PLN/mo | ? | Research & science |
 Wolfram|Alpha | 4,50 GBP/mo | ? | Research & science |
 genei | 4.99 GBP/mo | trial | Research & science |
 GetPaperFast | 11.99 USD | yes | Research & science |
 Mapify | 9.99 USD/mo | yes | AI search engines |
 Elicit | 11 USD/mo | yes | Research & science |
 Studocu | not listed | ? | Education |
 Microsoft Copilot | 27.73 EUR/mo | trial | Chatbots & AI assistants |
 QuillBot | not listed | ? | Writing & editing |
Each alternative in short
1. Wolfram|Alpha
Computational knowledge engine that answers math, science, and everyday questions with verified, step-by-step results.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
2. genei
AI research assistant that summarises articles and PDFs, extracts keywords and organises reading for students and researchers.
There is a free trial. 14 day free trial on paid plans, cancel any time.
3. GetPaperFast
Turns academic PDFs into structured summaries (background, methods, results, limitations) for researchers and students.
Yes, there is a free plan. 5 free credits, expiring after 30 days, with no payment required.
4. Mapify
Turns PDFs, YouTube videos, webpages, audio and text into structured, editable mind maps for students, researchers and knowledge workers.
Yes, there is a free plan. 30 AI credits one-time, 5 PDF/doc to mind maps, 5 YouTube videos to mind maps, prompt/Markdown to mind maps, YouTube transcript access, editing of mind maps. No credit card needed.
5. Elicit
AI research assistant that searches, summarizes and extracts data from academic papers, for researchers, analysts and R&D teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Basic plan: limited usage for Research Agent and Research Reports, unlimited search across 138 million papers, unlimited summaries and chat with papers with full-text access, source viewing and Zotero import.
6. Studocu
Study platform with shared student notes and AI tools that turn uploaded course materials into summaries, quizzes and flashcards.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
7. Microsoft Copilot
AI chat assistant from Microsoft for creating, brainstorming, learning and solving everyday problems, with a Microsoft 365 Copilot tier for work.
There is a free trial. Free trial offered for the Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot plan (terms linked on the page). The free tier of the basic chat is not described in the provided text.
8. QuillBot
AI writing suite for paraphrasing, grammar checking, AI detection, and content creation, aimed at writers, students, and professionals.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to NotebookLM?
The most popular option in the same category is Wolfram|Alpha. See the comparison table above.