What proprietary software does Open Notebook replace?

Open Notebook is a vetted open-source alternative to Google NotebookLM. Your research, connected. Your models, your choice.

Is Open Notebook free and open source?

Open Notebook is open-source software under the MIT license. Its source code and releases are publicly accessible.

Can I self-host Open Notebook?

Yes, Open Notebook supports self-hosting on your own servers or local infrastructure.

What operating systems and platforms are supported by Open Notebook?

Open Notebook is available on Web.

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Open Notebook

Name: Open Notebook
Author: Open Notebook

Your research, connected. Your models, your choice.

Open source·Self-hosting available

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Requires a server and model setup; cloud inference can cost extra.

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Standard Docker Compose deployment

version: '3.8'
services:
  open-notebook:
    image: open-notebook:latest
    restart: always
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"

About Open Notebook

A self-hosted research workspace for collecting sources, asking questions, and generating audio discussions. Connect supported local or cloud model providers while keeping your research workspace under your control.

Source-based research
Multiple model providers
Audio discussion generation

Alternative to

Google NotebookLM

These tools share use cases. Features, costs, and deployment needs differ.