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PMath help app that scans problems and explains step-by-step solutions
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Knowt vs NotebookLM
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
K
Choose Knowt if…
- you work on iOS, Android, Chrome
- you're in its core audience: high school students, college students
N
Choose NotebookLM if…
- you're in its core audience: students, researchers
Side by side
Feature Knowt NotebookLM
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price$12.99/mo—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
AI conversation practice—
Study material from uploads—
Spaced repetition—
Mock exams—
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, ChromeWeb
CategoryLearning & TutoringResearch Assistants
CompanyKnowt Inc.Google
Based inUnited States—
Founded——
Part of——
Key features
K Knowt
- Lecture recording summarizer that creates notes and flashcards
- PDF, PowerPoint, image and video summarizers
- One-click import from Quizlet, Kahoot and Wayground
- Free learn mode, matching game and spaced repetition
- Voice tutor and podcast generation from notes
- Exam predictor and custom study plans
- AP, SAT and ACT mock exams and practice rooms
- Upload up to 30 files at once
N NotebookLM
- Notebooks organized around your uploaded sources
- Answers questions using a Gemini model
- Up to 600 sources per notebook on top tiers
- Notebook sharing, with advanced controls on Enterprise
- Workspace and Workspace for Education access
- Enterprise security controls via Google Cloud
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Knowt
BasicFree
Ultra - Annual$12.99/mo billed yearly ($149.99)
Ultra - Monthly$24.99/mo
NotebookLM
StandardFree
Plus (Google AI Plus)Price not stated
Pro (Google AI Pro)Price not stated
Ultra (Google AI Ultra)Price not stated
EnterpriseCustom
Strengths and limitations
Knowt
- Free plan includes unlimited flashcard creation and storage
- Learn mode and spaced repetition are free
- Quizlet sets can be imported in two clicks
- Available on web, iOS, Android and Chrome
- AI summarizers, voice tutor and full test prep require Ultra
- Monthly Ultra costs $24.99, nearly double the annual rate
- Refunds only within 24 hours, and none for iOS/Android purchases
NotebookLM
- Free Standard tier allows 100 notebooks and 50 sources per notebook
- Paid tiers raise limits to as many as 600 sources per notebook
- Available through Workspace, Workspace for Education and Google Cloud
- NotebookLM help page gives no prices; they sit on separate Google AI plan pages
- Watermarks stay on output in India, South Korea and Vietnam even on paid plans
- Google labels plan limits as subject to change
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