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CrystalSound vs Krisp

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

CrystalSound

Real-time AI noise cancellation that strips background sound from calls, recordings, and meetings

4.0$12/mo

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Krisp

Cancels background noise live, during the call itself

4.6$8/mo

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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

    Krisp

    From $8/mo against from $12/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Krisp

    4.0 against 4.6

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Audio tools

Side by side

Compared onCrystalSoundKrisp
Our rating4.04.6Better
Starts at$12/mo$8/moBetter
Free planYesYes
CategoryAudioAudio
PlansFrom $12/mo
  • FreeFree
  • Pro$8/mo
Key features
  • 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
  • Real-time noise and echo cancellation during live calls
  • Works across any video conferencing app
  • Cancels other participants' background noise too
  • Voice isolation from crosstalk
  • Free tier with weekly minute limits
Pros
  • 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
  • Solves noise problems live, not just in post-production
  • Works universally across conferencing apps rather than one plugin
  • Can clean up other callers' noise, not just the user's own
Cons
  • 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
  • Free tier's weekly minutes run out quickly with regular use
  • Doesn't help with recordings made before installation
  • Adds background CPU load during calls
CompanyNami Technology Joint Stock Company, founded 2022Krisp Technologies, Inc., founded 2017

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is CrystalSound better than Krisp?

In our reviews CrystalSound scores 4.0 and Krisp scores 4.6. The better pick depends on the job. CrystalSound: Real-time AI noise cancellation that strips background sound from calls, recordings, and meetings. Krisp: Cancels background noise live, during the call itself.

Which is cheaper, CrystalSound or Krisp?

Krisp has the lower starting price: from $12/mo for CrystalSound and from $8/mo for Krisp.

Do CrystalSound and Krisp have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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