Side by side
| Feature | NotebookLM | Connected Papers |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI research and note-taking assistant that answers from your own files, turning them into summaries, slide decks, mind maps and audio or video overviews. | Visual graph tool that maps academic papers related to a given paper, helping researchers explore and track a field. |
| Price from | 23,99 PLN/mo | 3 USD/mo |
| Free plan | ? | yes |
| Platforms | web | web |
| API | not stated | not stated |
NotebookLM: key features
- Answers grounded in your uploaded sources
- Turns files into slide decks
- Creates mind maps from brainstorms
- Generates audio overviews from assignments
- Creates video overviews from textbooks
- Quick summarization and note taking
Connected Papers: key features
- Similarity graphs built from a single paper identifier
- Prior Works view for ancestor papers
- Derivative Works view for reviews and follow-up papers
- Multi-origin graphs
- Saved papers and graph history
FAQ
Is NotebookLM or Connected Papers better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are NotebookLM and Connected Papers free?
NotebookLM: The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page. Connected Papers: Yes, there is a free plan. 5 graphs per month with all features included.