Krisp

Clear calls from noisy places · by Krisp

  • Beginner
  • Free plan

Removes background noise and voices from your calls as you talk, and can transcribe and summarise meetings.

Our verdict

Being tested. An editor is using Krisp hands-on; the verdict and score appear here once they sign it off.

What it does

Krisp uses AI to remove background noise from calls, such as barking dogs, traffic, keyboards and other people talking near you. It works as a microphone setting in the apps you already use, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet.

It can also record, transcribe and summarise your meetings.

Why use it

  • It removes background noise for you and for the people you call.
  • It works with the call apps you already use, as a microphone setting.
  • It can also make meeting notes and transcripts.

How it works

  1. Download Krisp for your computer and sign up.
  2. In your call app, choose Krisp as the microphone and speaker.
  3. Turn noise cancellation on or off in the Krisp app.
  4. Switch on meeting notes if you want transcripts, and tell people you are recording.

How hard is it to use?

Beginner Easy to start. You need an account, not any technical know-how.

Install it and pick it as your microphone, which is why we rate it Beginner.

What it costs

Free plan; paid plans. A free plan with a daily allowance of noise cancellation and meeting notes. Paid plans remove the limits and add team features.

Prices change often, so check Krisp’s own site before you pay.

Watch out for

  • If you use its meeting notes, tell everyone on the call that it is recording.
  • Check your employer allows software that processes call audio.

Your data

Check Krisp’s privacy policy for whether call audio leaves your computer and how meeting transcripts are stored.

We haven’t confirmed that Krisp can keep your data in the UK, so check where it keeps your data before you share anything private or about other people.

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