Krisp
AI-powered noise cancellation and meeting assistant that works across any communication app.
Quick take
Krisp is the best noise cancellation tool on the market, and the meeting transcription features are a useful add-on. But it is not the best notetaker. Buy Krisp for the noise cancellation; use Fathom (free) for the transcription. Together they cost $12/month and give you best-in-class for both.
Overview
Krisp started as a noise cancellation tool and expanded into meeting transcription and AI notes. The noise cancellation is still the core product: it removes background noise, echo, and other audio distractions from any meeting app in real-time, processed entirely on your device. The meeting assistant features (recording, transcription, AI summaries) were added later and compete with Otter, Fathom, and Fireflies. Krisp works with any app that uses your microphone, not just meeting platforms.
Key strengths
Noise cancellation is best-in-class. Krisp processes audio on-device using AI models, meaning your audio never leaves your computer for the noise cancellation feature. This is a significant privacy advantage and works even on low bandwidth connections. The technology works with any application (Zoom, Teams, Meet, phone calls, Discord, anything). For people in noisy environments (co-working spaces, home with kids, coffee shops), Krisp solves a real problem that no meeting platform's built-in noise reduction matches.
Limitations
The meeting transcription features are weaker than dedicated notetakers. Accuracy is lower than Otter or Fathom, the AI summaries are less detailed, and CRM integrations are limited. The free tier gives only 60 minutes per day of noise cancellation, which is tight for anyone with more than 2-3 calls. At $12/month for Pro, you are paying mainly for noise cancellation; the transcription is a bonus, not a reason to choose Krisp over Fathom (free).
Pricing breakdown
Free: 60 minutes/day noise cancellation, limited transcription. Pro ($12/month): unlimited noise cancellation, transcription, AI summaries. Business ($15/user/month): team features, admin controls. Enterprise (custom): SSO, advanced security.
Who should use Krisp
Remote workers in noisy environments who need professional audio quality. Teams where background noise on calls is a recurring problem. People who want noise cancellation across ALL apps (not just one meeting platform). If you primarily need meeting transcription, Fathom or Otter are better choices.
Verdict
Krisp is the best noise cancellation tool on the market, and the meeting transcription features are a useful add-on. But it is not the best notetaker. Buy Krisp for the noise cancellation; use Fathom (free) for the transcription. Together they cost $12/month and give you best-in-class for both.
Key features
- AI noise cancellation
- App-agnostic transcription
- Meeting summaries and action items
- Works on any communication platform
- Accent localization
Pros and cons
Pros
- + Works across any voice app, not just video meetings
- + Best-in-class noise cancellation
- + No bot joins your meeting
Cons
- - Meeting intelligence features less mature
- - Local processing can use significant CPU
- - Limited team collaboration features
Frequently asked questions
Is Krisp free?
Krisp offers a free tier with 60 minutes per day of noise cancellation and limited transcription. The Pro plan at $12/month provides unlimited noise cancellation and meeting transcription.
Does Krisp work with any app?
Yes. Krisp works at the system audio level, so it functions with any application that uses your microphone, including Zoom, Teams, Meet, phone calls, Discord, and more.
Does Krisp send my audio to the cloud?
No. Krisp processes noise cancellation entirely on your device. Your audio never leaves your computer for the noise cancellation feature, which is a significant privacy advantage.
Does Krisp affect CPU performance?
Yes. Because Krisp processes audio locally using AI models, it can use noticeable CPU resources. This is a trade-off for the on-device privacy benefit.
Should I use Krisp or Fathom for meeting transcription?
Krisp is best for noise cancellation; its transcription features are weaker than dedicated notetakers. Fathom offers free, more accurate transcription. Many users pair Krisp (for audio quality) with Fathom (for notes) at a combined cost of $12/month.
