Krisp

AI noise cancellation and meeting transcription

Productivity Freemium
Researched · Published · Reviewed
RECATOOLS Score
7.6 / 10
Capability
7.5
Value for money
7
Ease of use
8.5
ASEAN readiness
6.5
API quality
6
Founded
2017
HQ
San Francisco / Armenia
Users
8m+ users
Launched
Jun 2026
Developer
Davit Baghdasaryan, Arto Minasyan

Overview

Krisp started as a noise-cancellation app for video calls (removes background voices, dog barks, keyboard noise) and has expanded into transcription, AI summaries and accent-conversion features. Used by call centers and remote teams; free tier and paid Pro for unlimited use.

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Pricing

Pricing shown for reference only. These figures reflect RECATOOLS research as of 19 May 2026 and may be out of date or incomplete. This is not financial or purchasing advice — always confirm the current price on the provider’s official website before making any decision.

Free
Free
60 minutes of noise-free calls per day

Use cases

Background-noise removal Meeting transcription Accent conversion
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ASEAN Perspective

Krisp in Southeast Asia

ASEAN-region availability and pricing notes coming soon. Drop the editorial team a note via /contact/ if you can supply local context (Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand/Vietnam).

RECATOOLS Verdict

Krisp is a dependable AI audio utility that sits between your mic/speakers and any conferencing app to strip background noise and echo in real time, with added meeting transcription, notes and accent features. It is app-agnostic, simple to set up, and genuinely effective — one of the most reliable noise-cancellation tools for remote and hybrid work.

It is a focused utility rather than a platform, the best features sit behind paid tiers, and AI-notes accuracy varies with accents and audio quality. It is English-first but works globally with no regional barriers, so ASEAN users get full functionality, and there is an SDK for developers embedding the noise-cancellation tech. A safe, practical pick for anyone in frequent calls.

Independent AI-assisted assessment by RECATOOLS.

Notable facts

  • Krisp was founded by Armenian engineers who originally built the noise cancellation algorithm as part of their work at a San Francisco AI startup before spinning it out.
  • The AI model runs entirely on the user's device in under 10ms processing latency — fast enough for real-time conversation without any noticeable delay.
  • Krisp grew 30x in 30 days during the March 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, when millions of people suddenly needed professional audio for home-based calls.

Frequently asked questions

Is Krisp free?
Yes. 60 minutes of noise-free calls per day on the free tier. Pro at $12/month is unlimited.
Does Krisp work with Zoom?
Yes. Krisp works with any audio application by creating a virtual microphone at the OS level.
Does Krisp send audio to the cloud?
No. All processing runs on-device.
What background noises can Krisp remove?
Keyboard typing, dog barking, traffic, HVAC noise, music, children, and most constant or repetitive background sounds.
Does Krisp work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. Both macOS and Windows are supported.

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