AudioDenoise vs CrystalSound (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
CrystalSound
From $12/mo against from $18/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
AudioDenoise
4.1 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Audio tools

Side by side

Compared on	AudioDenoise	CrystalSound
Our rating	4.1Better	4.0
Starts at	$18/mo	$12/moBetter
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Audio	Audio
Plans	From $18/mo	From $12/mo
Key features	AI removal of hiss, background noise and hum from audio Handles complex noise, like an air conditioner hum, other plugins struggle with Works inside Premiere Pro, Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve and more Processes audio locally with no cloud upload required Bundled with sibling plugins for echo, wind, traffic and clipping removal	Bidirectional noise cancellation on both microphone input and speaker output "My Voice Only" mode that isolates a registered voice from nearby speakers On-device processing that keeps raw audio off external servers Works across any microphone or speaker-based app, not a single fixed platform Built-in screen and audio recording with meeting-minute extraction
Pros	Local processing keeps audio off third-party servers One plugin bundle covers noise, echo, wind and several other audio problems A free tier and trial are available before committing to a paid plan	Free Starter tier is usable daily, not a one-time trial On-device processing addresses privacy concerns around call audio One-time Lifetime license ($39) undercuts most subscription-only competitors
Cons	Sold only as part of the CrumplePop bundle, not as a standalone purchase Heavy or unusual noise can still leave audible artifacts Subscription or perpetual-license pricing adds up for a bundle of several plugins	Free tier's 90-minute daily cap forces upgrades for people on back-to-back calls Noise cancellation quality still depends on microphone hardware quality Enterprise pricing is not public and requires direct contact
Company	Boris FX, Inc.	Nami Technology Joint Stock Company, founded 2022

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260923. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is AudioDenoise better than CrystalSound?

In our reviews AudioDenoise scores 4.1 and CrystalSound scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. AudioDenoise: AI audio noise-removal plugin from Boris FX, part of the CrumplePop suite, running locally on your computer with no cloud upload required. CrystalSound: Real-time AI noise cancellation that strips background sound from calls, recordings, and meetings.

Which is cheaper, AudioDenoise or CrystalSound?

CrystalSound has the lower starting price: from $18/mo for AudioDenoise and from $12/mo for CrystalSound.

Do AudioDenoise and CrystalSound have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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