Krisp Review
Krisp is an AI noise cancellation layer that sits between your microphone and any calling app. It removes background noise, echo, and room reverb in real time — on both your end and the other person's audio. It works with Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, phone calls, and anything else that uses a mic. You don't change your workflow; you just sound better.
Best for
- Remote workers who take calls from noisy environments (home office, coffee shops, co-working spaces)
- Sales teams and client-facing roles where audio quality directly affects close rates
- Anyone on frequent video calls who wants to eliminate barking dogs, keyboard noise, and HVAC hum
Trade-offs to consider
- Free tier has limited minutes per day — heavy callers will need a paid plan
- Adds a small amount of CPU overhead since processing runs locally (not cloud-based)
- Works best on calls where you control your own audio setup — less helpful for in-person or speaker-phone scenarios
Quick workflow test before you pay
Install the free version and use it for a full day of real calls. Don't test with a quiet room — that proves nothing. Test it when the environment is actually noisy: kids in the background, construction outside, or a busy open-plan office.
- Run a test call with a colleague and ask if they notice a difference in your audio.
- Check CPU usage during a call to make sure it doesn't slow down your machine.
- Try toggling Krisp on and off mid-call to hear the before/after difference yourself.
- Verify it works with your primary calling app (Zoom, Teams, Meet, etc.) without extra config.
Red flags that should make you pause
- Your calls are already in quiet environments and you rarely deal with background noise.
- Your machine is already resource-constrained and can't handle additional audio processing.
- You primarily use speakerphone or shared conference room setups where Krisp has less impact.
- The free tier covers your call volume and upgrading adds no meaningful value.
Why audio quality matters more than people think
Bad audio is the fastest way to lose credibility on a call. Background noise signals "unprofessional" whether that's fair or not. Sales teams that fix their audio quality see higher engagement and fewer "can you repeat that?" interruptions. For remote workers, clear audio is the difference between being taken seriously and being the person everyone mutes.