Krisp

What is Krisp?

Krisp is an AI tool that removes background noise and echo from any call in real time – regardless of app or platform. It also offers a meeting assistant with transcription, summaries, and action items. Krisp advertises HIPAA and GDPR compliance. The free tier covers a limited number of daily minutes; Pro removes these limits.

Technically, Krisp sits at the driver level between your microphone/speaker and the communication app. As a result, noise cancellation works equally well in Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Slack calls, or classic telephony – without integrating into the specific software. Beyond pure noise cancellation, Krisp has increasingly evolved into an AI meeting assistant.

Krisp: Strengths and weaknesses

Krisp's core strength is noise cancellation: keyboard clatter, dogs barking, street noise, or background voices are filtered out reliably and in real time, without noticeably distorting your own voice. Because Krisp works independently of the app, a single setup covers all your calls. The privacy angle, with advertised HIPAA and GDPR compliance, is an added argument for businesses.

Weaknesses: as a meeting assistant, Krisp is solid but less extensive than specialized tools. Anyone primarily after detailed transcripts, search, and CRM integrations is often better served by Otter.ai or Fireflies — see our list of the best AI meeting assistants for an overview. Krisp plays to its strength above all when clean audio quality is the priority.

Pricing and plans

Krisp follows a freemium model. The free tier provides a limited number of daily minutes for noise cancellation and meeting notes – enough for testing or occasional use. Paid plans start at around $8/month and remove the minute limits or expand the assistant features. Team and business plans add central administration plus advanced security and compliance options. For individual users with a high call volume, the Pro plan is usually the right choice.

Who is Krisp for?

Krisp is well-suited for anyone who spends a lot of time on calls or in video meetings – remote teams, support staff, call centers, and freelancers in noisy environments. The advertised GDPR and HIPAA compliance is a plus especially where privacy matters. If, however, you mainly need detailed meeting minutes, searchable transcripts, and integrations, consider Otter.ai or Fireflies as a complementary or alternative solution.