Ever left a meeting wondering what was decided and who’s doing what next? If that sounds familiar, this Krisp review looks at a single app that tries to solve two universal problems: noisy calls and forgetful meetings. Krisp combines industry-leading noise cancellation with a bot-free AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and generates summaries and action items automatically. Below I walk through how it works, the most practical features by value, pricing, pros and cons, and whether it’s worth adding to your workflow.
Why Krisp Matters
Remote and hybrid work mean unpredictable environments: coffee shops, open-plan offices, kids, and pets. Tools that simply “mute background noise” aren’t enough anymore — you need reliable audio plus the ability to capture meeting outcomes without interrupting the conversation. Krisp tackles both: real-time noise suppression plus meeting capture (transcripts, summaries, action items) without bot accounts or manual note-taking.
Why It Is Still Leading
Krisp’s edge is practical: high-quality, locally processed noise cancellation and a meeting assistant designed to be invisible during calls. The product focuses on reliability and integration with common meeting apps rather than flashy extras, which makes it useful for sales teams, consultants, educators, and creators who depend on clear audio and accurate notes.
Key Features (sorted by practicality and cost-effectiveness)
- AI noise cancellation (bi-directional)
- Bot-free AI meeting assistant: live transcripts, summaries, action items
- Unlimited transcription (depending on plan)
- Accent conversion (localization)
- Integrations and CRM sync (Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Recording presets, control panel, and meeting analytics
- Local processing and privacy controls
1. AI Noise Cancellation (Core feature)
Noise cancellation is the utility that most users will buy Krisp for. The app can run in automatic mode or a stronger “best noise cancellation” mode that continuously cleans speech, removing street noise, keyboard clacks, and other artifacts. Processing happens locally (when configured), so audio is cleaned in real time, and both sides of a call benefit when participants use Krisp.
Which use cases it is useful for:
- Remote workers in noisy homes or cafes
- Podcasters and creators recording in non-studio setups
- Customer-facing teams who want a consistent call experience
2. Bot-Free AI Meeting Assistant (Transcripts, Summaries, Action Items)
Krisp records calls automatically when you select the Krisp microphone and then provides live transcription. After the meeting, the app generates a structured summary with key takeaways, a polished agenda, and extracted action items complete with owner tagging and deadlines. It’s built to remove the friction of switching tools—record, transcribe, summarize, and push notes to teammates in one place.
Which use cases it is useful for:
- Sales calls needing precise follow-ups
- Consulting sessions where deliverables are assigned live
- Webinars and classes that will be repurposed into content
3. Unlimited (or Generous) Transcription
Krisp advertises unlimited transcription under paid plans and offers a useful free tier with limits. For teams or creators who record interviews, meetings, or long content sessions, removing transcription caps is a practical time-saver: searchable, highlightable text that you can export, share, or sync to collaboration tools.
Which use cases it is useful for:
- Content repurposing (blogs, social posts, episode notes)
- Legal or compliance teams that require searchable records
- Teams needing consistent documentation without manual note-taking
4. Accent Conversion (Localization)
Krisp includes an experimental accent conversion feature that re-voices your speech into a different accent to improve understanding across multinational teams. Currently rollout is limited (Indian accent support noted), with Filipino, French, and others planned. This is less critical than noise cancellation but can make cross-cultural calls smoother.
Which use cases it is useful for:
- Global support teams interacting with customers
- Multinational product demos in mixed-accent groups
5. Integrations, CRM Sync, and Controls
Krisp integrates with common tools—Slack sharing, CRM push (Salesforce, HubSpot), and options to export or download transcripts. The control panel displays meeting duration, speaking time percentage, and recording presets (transcript-only, audio, or video). These are small but important efficiency gains for teams who want meeting outcomes pushed directly into existing workflows.
Pricing and Free Limit
Plans change, but at the time of review, Krisp offers a free tier and paid plans. The free plan typically includes a daily limit for noise cancellation and a small allowance for meeting notes; paid subscriptions unlock unlimited transcription and advanced features. Seen on the website, the pricing below:
- Free: limited noise cancellation minutes per day and basic transcripts
- Pro: roughly $8/month billed annually (unlimited transcription on single-user plans)
- Business: around $15/month per user with integrations, priority support, and larger storage
Always check the Krisp website for up-to-date pricing and feature limits.
Pros and cons of Krisp
Pros
- Best-in-class, real-time noise cancellation (bi-directional)
- Bot-free meeting capture — automatic recordings, transcripts, summaries, and action items
- Unlimited transcription available on paid plans
- Useful integrations and CRM sync to close the loop on follow-ups
- Accent conversion for multinational teams (innovative)
Cons
- The free tier has practical limits — heavy users need paid plans.
- Accent conversion is limited in languages and still experimental.
- Some features (CRM sync, advanced controls) are reserved for business plans.
Why You Can Trust Our Reviews
We test and compare productivity apps across real-world workflows—project meetings, sales calls, teaching sessions, and content recording. This review is hands-on and focused on whether a tool materially reduces friction, not on marketing copy. No fluff: just practical tests, measured outcomes, and honest trade-offs you should consider before buying.
The Verdict — Is Krisp Worth the Money?
Short answer: yes, for most people who rely on voice communication. Krisp’s noise cancellation alone can justify the cost if you regularly take calls in unpredictable environments. Layer in the bot-free meeting assistant and unlimited transcription on paid tiers, and Krisp becomes a time-saving platform for sales reps, consultants, creators, and hybrid teams.
Feature scoring (out of 5)
- Noise cancellation: 5/5 — consistent, reliable, and practical.
- Transcription & summaries: 4.5/5 — accurate and valuable, especially the action item extraction.
- Integrations & exports: 4/5 — covers core workflows (Slack, CRM); business features are gated.
- Accent conversion: 3/5 — promising but limited in scope currently.
- Value for money: 4/5 — strong ROI for heavy call users; occasional users may prefer the free tier.
The Alternatives
- MeetGeek / Fireflies — focused meeting notes and AI summaries (often require bots/invites)
- Otter.ai — strong transcription with collaboration features
- Built-in meeting tools (Zoom, Teams) — improving, but often lag Krisp on noise suppression
FAQs
Is Krisp free?
Yes, Krisp offers a free tier with daily limits on noise cancellation and notes. Paid plans unlock unlimited transcription and advanced features.
Does Krisp record without bots joining the call?
Yes — Krisp’s meeting assistant is bot-free. You record and transcribe calls by selecting Krisp as your microphone, and the app handles capture locally or via their service depending on settings.
Will Krisp remove all background noise?
Krisp removes most consistent and common background noises (keyboard, dogs, street noise). Very loud or sudden noises may still be audible, but overall clarity improves substantially.
Can Krisp integrate with my CRM or Slack?
Yes — Krisp supports Slack sharing and CRM pushes to platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot on paid plans.
Is the audio processed locally (privacy)?
Krisp offers local processing options and is designed with privacy in mind; check current privacy docs and settings to confirm how your audio is handled for your plan.
Final thoughts
For anyone tired of apologizing for barking dogs or losing meeting action items, Krisp is a practical, well-executed solution. For voice-first work this year, its combination of top-notch noise cancellation and a bot-free AI meeting assistant makes it among the most practical productivity tools. Start with the free tier to validate the value, then upgrade if you regularly need unlimited transcripts and deeper integrations.
