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Tool Review: Krisp
Krisp
Real-time AI noise cancellation for any app — Zoom, Teams, Discord, WebEx, and more.
Krisp is the leading AI noise cancellation solution — a virtual audio device that sits between your microphone and any application, removing background noise, echo, and voice from both your microphone and incoming audio in real time. Works with Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Discord, WebEx, and any app that uses your device's microphone.
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RATING
4.6/5.0
Pricing
Freemium
Free$0
60 min noise cancellation/day • Works with any app • No setup required
Pro$8/mo
Unlimited noise cancellation • AI Meeting Notes (transcription) • Echo cancellation • Priority processing
Best For
- ✦ Remote workers on calls from home offices with background noise
- ✦ Customer service representatives in open office environments
- ✦ Podcasters and streamers recording with background noise
- ✦ Anyone who regularly conducts professional calls from imperfect audio environments
// In-depth Review
What is Krisp?
Krisp uses on-device AI to perform real-time bidirectional noise cancellation — removing background noise and echo from your own microphone before it's transmitted, and separately removing noise from the incoming audio you receive. Unlike hardware solutions that require specific microphones or headsets, Krisp works as a virtual audio device with any existing microphone and headphone combination, and activates for any app that uses your system's microphone. The AI runs locally on your device — audio doesn't leave your machine for processing, maintaining privacy. The free plan provides 60 minutes of noise-free calls daily — sufficient for most individual users. Pro ($8/mo) provides unlimited usage with AI meeting notes (auto-transcription and summarization of calls). The tool is used by customer service representatives, remote workers, podcast hosts recording in noisy environments, and anyone who has ever been embarrassed by background noise on a professional call. Simple to install and activate — no configuration of audio routing or technical setup required.
// Capabilities
Key Features
Bidirectional noise cancellation — both your mic and incoming audio cleaned
On-device processing — audio never leaves your device
Works with any microphone and any application automatically
Background voice removal — separate multiple voices in your environment
Echo cancellation for poor acoustic environments
AI Meeting Notes — automatic transcription and summarization (Pro)
Custom wake word removal (hides specific sounds like keyboard)
SDK for developers embedding noise cancellation in applications
Works on Windows and macOS
Low CPU usage on modern devices
Privacy-first — no cloud processing of your audio
One-click toggle to enable/disable in the menu bar
// Real World
Use Cases
Professional calls from home or office
Enable Krisp before any video or voice call to remove keyboard typing sounds, HVAC noise, traffic, construction, dog barking, and other environmental sounds from your microphone feed. Your call participants hear only your voice. The bidirectional processing also cleans noise from their end if they're in noisy environments.
FOR: Remote workers, managers, executives, and professionals conducting regular video calls from home or open offices
Call center quality improvement
Deploy Krisp across customer service teams in open offices — reducing the background call noise that customers hear and the incoming noise agents struggle to hear through. Pro plan's AI meeting notes additionally summarizes calls for QA and training purposes.
FOR: Call center managers, customer service platforms, and BPO companies with open office environments
Podcast and streaming recording cleanup
Record podcast episodes or stream live with background noise eliminated in real time — avoiding the need for soundproofing or studio environments. Krisp handles noise removal during capture rather than requiring post-production cleanup, enabling immediate upload and publication without audio editing.
FOR: Podcasters, streamers, and live content creators recording in home environments without acoustic treatment
Pros
- ✅ On-device processing — audio never leaves your machine, complete privacy
- ✅ Works with any microphone and any app without configuration
- ✅ Bidirectional noise cancellation cleans both your mic and incoming audio
- ✅ Free tier (60 min/day) covers casual professional call needs
- ✅ Pro at $8/mo includes AI meeting notes — adds significant value beyond noise cancellation
- ✅ Simple toggle in menu bar — no configuration expertise required
Cons
- ❌ 60-min/day free limit restricts users with heavy call schedules
- ❌ Can add subtle processing artifacts to voice that some callers detect on very close listening
- ❌ Less effective on very loud, constant background noise (e.g., loud machinery)
- ❌ Pro plan ($8/mo) needed for unlimited use in professional environments
- ❌ Meeting Notes feature included in Pro is good but not as feature-rich as dedicated tools
- ❌ CPU usage noticeable on older machines during complex audio environments
// Help Center
Krisp FAQ
Does Krisp work with Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet?
Yes — Krisp works as a virtual audio device that appears as a microphone to any application. When you select 'Krisp Microphone' in your app's audio settings, all audio passes through Krisp's processing before being transmitted. This works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, Discord, Slack, and any other application that uses your system's microphone — no per-app configuration required.
How does Krisp protect audio privacy?
Krisp processes audio entirely on your device using locally installed AI models — your voice and call audio never leave your machine for cloud processing. This is a meaningful privacy advantage over cloud-based noise cancellation solutions. The only data that leaves your device is anonymous usage telemetry (which can be disabled). Your actual audio content remains local.
Is Krisp better than hardware noise-cancelling headsets?
They solve different problems. Hardware noise-cancelling headsets (ANC) primarily reduce noise for the wearer — what you hear. Krisp removes noise from what you transmit to call participants. For professional call situations, Krisp is often more important: your colleagues hear you clearly regardless of your environment, even if you're wearing budget earbuds. For best results, use both: a good headset for your listening comfort and Krisp for your transmitted audio quality.
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