Compare software

SurfSense vs Gemini Notebook: catalog facts
SurfSense	Gemini Notebook
Free Free and open source to self-host.	Freemium Requires a Google account; check Google's site for current plan limits.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Can run air-gapped with your data kept private Answers questions over your own documents and connected sources	Works from sources you upload Summaries and Q&A across several documents
Requires setting up and maintaining your own server Fast pace of change can mean frequent updates	Requires a Google account Web only, documents are processed by Google
Self-hosted	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.