Krisp Review (2026) — AI Noise Cancellation, Tested
The most effective noise-cancellation for calls — it just works, on any app. The free tier’s weekly minutes are the only real catch.
The Good
- Excellent real-time noise removal
- App-agnostic (works system-wide)
- Also cancels echo and background voices
- Low latency
The Bad
- Free tier caps minutes per week
- Uses some CPU
- Occasional clipping on heavy noise
Overview
Krisp is an AI noise-cancellation app that removes background noise, echo and other people's voices from your microphone (and incoming audio) in real time, across any calling app.
What it's good at
It just works. Krisp sits system-wide between your devices and the OS, so it cleans audio on every app without integrations. Noise removal is genuinely effective, latency is low, and it also tackles echo and background voices.
Where it falls short
The free tier caps minutes per week, it uses some CPU, and very heavy noise can cause occasional clipping. Otherwise there's little to fault.
Should you use it?
If you take calls from anywhere but a silent room, Krisp is one of the highest-value tools you can add. Light users manage on Free; frequent callers should get Pro.
Pricing
- Free — $0: Limited minutes/week, Noise & echo cancellation
- Pro — $8/mo: Unlimited minutes, Meeting notes/transcription, Priority
Who it’s for
- Calls from noisy environments
- Podcasts and remote recording
- Call centres / support teams
- Cleaner audio on any meeting app
FAQ
Does Krisp work with any app?
Yes — it sits between your mic/speakers and the OS, so it works across Zoom, Meet, Teams, Discord and more.
Is the free version enough?
For light use, yes — it’s capped by weekly minutes. Heavy callers will want Pro.