Krisp
AI-powered noise cancellation that removes background noise from calls in real-time, working across all communication apps at the system level.
Overview
Krisp is a desktop app that acts as a virtual microphone and speaker layer between you and whatever communication app you're using — Zoom, Teams, Slack, Google Meet, phone calls, anything. It processes audio in real-time on your device to strip out background noise from both sides of the call. Your barking dog, your neighbor's lawnmower, the coffee shop chatter — Krisp makes it disappear for everyone on the call.
What sets Krisp apart technically is that all audio processing happens locally on your machine using trained neural networks, so your voice data never leaves your device. This matters for enterprise adoption where privacy and compliance are non-negotiable. It works at the OS level as a virtual audio device, which means it's app-agnostic — no plugins, no integrations to set up, just select Krisp as your mic and speaker in any app.
With over 10 million users, Krisp has become one of those invisible productivity tools that remote workers set up once and forget about. The free tier gives you 60 minutes per day of noise cancellation, which covers a reasonable amount of meeting time. The Pro plan removes the time limit and adds call recording, meeting transcription, and AI-generated summaries with action items. Echo cancellation and voice enhancement round out the audio processing suite.
Key features
AI Noise Cancellation
Removes over 20,000 types of background noise from both your microphone input and incoming speaker audio using on-device neural networks. Works with any communication app — no integrations required.
Meeting Transcription & Notes
Records calls and generates real-time transcripts with speaker labels. After the meeting, produces AI summaries with key takeaways, action items, and decisions — available on Pro and above.
Echo & Voice Enhancement
Eliminates acoustic echo from rooms without proper sound treatment and enhances voice clarity. Makes you sound like you're in a studio even when you're in a kitchen.
Pricing
Free tier: 60 minutes per day of AI noise cancellation across all apps
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 60 min/day noise cancellation, basic echo removal, limited to personal use |
| Pro | $8/mo | Unlimited noise cancellation, call recording, meeting transcription, AI summaries, action items |
| Enterprise | Custom | Centralized admin, usage analytics, SSO, priority support, deployment management |
60 min/day noise cancellation, basic echo removal, limited to personal use
Unlimited noise cancellation, call recording, meeting transcription, AI summaries, action items
Centralized admin, usage analytics, SSO, priority support, deployment management
Pros & cons
Pros
- ✓Works at the system level with any communication app — no plugins or per-app setup needed
- ✓All audio processing happens on-device, so voice data never leaves your machine
- ✓Removes noise from both your mic and incoming speaker audio simultaneously
- ✓Set-it-and-forget-it experience — once configured, it runs invisibly in the background
Cons
- ×Free tier's 60-minute daily limit can run out mid-afternoon on heavy meeting days
- ×Adds slight CPU overhead — older machines may notice performance impact during video calls
- ×Meeting transcription and AI notes require the paid Pro plan
- ×Limited to desktop (Mac/Windows) — no native mobile app for on-the-go calls