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CrystalSoundMost similar to Krisp in what it does, its category and its price.
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Adobe PodcastHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5.
Visit (opens Adobe Podcast in a new tab)Want to pay less than Krisp?
Remove Background NoiseFrom $3.49/mo, against from $8/mo for Krisp.
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Audo StudioRated 4.1 out of 5 in our review, against 4.6 for Krisp.
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At a glance
Green means better than Krisp, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KrispBaseline | 4.6 | $8/mo | Yes | Cancels background noise live, during the call itself | |
| CrystalSound | 4.0−0.6 | $12/mo$4 more | Yes | Real-time AI noise cancellation that strips background sound from calls, recordings, and meetings. | vs Krisp |
| Audo Studio | 4.1−0.5 | $12/mo$4 more | Yes | One-click cleanup, with a speed claim to back it up | vs Krisp |
| Adobe Podcast | 4.4−0.2 | Free | Yes | One free feature, Enhance Speech, made this genuinely famous | vs Krisp |
 Voice Cleaner | 3.8−0.8 | Free | Yes | One-click background noise, breath and echo removal across 20+ formats - two selectable AI models, auto-deleted within 24 hours. | vs Krisp |
 Video Transcriber AI | 3.2−1.4 | $4/mo$4 less | Yes | Free transcription with no sign-up, and no named operator behind it. | vs Krisp |
 Audio Enhancer AI | 3.8−0.8 | Free | Yes | Noise reduction, vocal removal, echo removal and speech cleanup in one tool - 4.8/5 across review platforms, $50/year for 720 minutes of processing. | vs Krisp |
 AudioDenoise | 4.1−0.5 | $18/mo$10 more | Yes | AI audio noise-removal plugin from Boris FX, part of the CrumplePop suite, running locally on your computer with no cloud upload required. | vs Krisp |
| Remove Background Noise | 3.6−1.0 | $3.49/mo$4.51 less | Yes | AI audio cleaner that removes wind, hum, echo, traffic and chatter from audio or video files up to 500 MB, with a free preview and pay-as-you-go packs. | vs Krisp |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Krisp.
CrystalSound
4.0$12/mo
vs Krisp$4 more−0.6
Real-time AI noise cancellation that strips background sound from calls, recordings, and meetings.
- 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
Free Starter tier is usable daily, not a one-time trial
Free tier's 90-minute daily cap forces upgrades for people on back-to-back calls
Audo Studio
4.1$12/mo
vs Krisp$4 more−0.5
One-click cleanup, with a speed claim to back it up.
- One-click background noise and echo removal
- Automatic volume leveling
- Developer API for embedding cleanup elsewhere
Fast, automatic cleanup without manual audio engineering
Narrower feature set than full podcast production suites
Adobe Podcast
4.4Free
vs Krisp−0.2
One free feature, Enhance Speech, made this genuinely famous.
- Enhance Speech noise and echo removal
- Browser-based multi-track recording
- Automatic audio cleanup applied during recording
Enhance Speech alone solves a common, specific recording problem
Full recording and editing suite still shows signs of being in beta
Voice Cleaner
3.8Free
vs Krisp−0.8
One-click background noise, breath and echo removal across 20+ formats - two selectable AI models, auto-deleted within 24 hours.
- One-click background noise, breath and echo removal
- Two selectable AI models (V1, V2 Alpha)
- Content-type presets: podcast, studio, voiceover, meeting
No manual audio-engineering knowledge required
Automatic cleanup can occasionally thin out natural vocal texture
Video Transcriber AI
3.2$4/mo
vs Krisp$4 less−1.4
Free transcription with no sign-up, and no named operator behind it.
- Video and audio transcription up to 5GB per file
- YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Zoom recordings
- Speaker recognition
No sign-up for a genuine one-off transcription job
99.9% accuracy exceeds what professional human transcription achieves
Audio Enhancer AI
3.8Free
vs Krisp−0.8
Noise reduction, vocal removal, echo removal and speech cleanup in one tool - 4.8/5 across review platforms, $50/year for 720 minutes of processing.
- Noise reduction, vocal remover, echo remover
- Speech cleanup: mouth clicks, plosives, sibilance
- Stem splitter, BPM finder, voice changer
Combines cleanup and creative audio tools in one platform
Free tier's 150MB file limit hits real ceiling on longer content quickly
AudioDenoise
4.1$18/mo
vs Krisp$10 more−0.5
AI audio noise-removal plugin from Boris FX, part of the CrumplePop suite, running locally on your computer with no cloud upload required.
- 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
Local processing keeps audio off third-party servers
Sold only as part of the CrumplePop bundle, not as a standalone purchase
Remove Background Noise
3.6$3.49/mo
vs Krisp$4.51 less−1.0
AI audio cleaner that removes wind, hum, echo, traffic and chatter from audio or video files up to 500 MB, with a free preview and pay-as-you-go packs.
- Removes wind, hum, echo, static and chatter
- Accepts audio and video files up to 500 MB and 60 minutes
- Free cleaned preview with no sign-up
Preview before paying
Free preview is not the full-length file
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Krisp free?
Krisp has a free plan, and paid plans start from $8/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Krisp?
Adobe Podcast is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Audo Studio, AudioDenoise, CrystalSound.
What is the cheapest alternative to Krisp?
Among paid plans, Remove Background Noise has the lowest starting price (from $3.49/mo). If you need it free, start with Adobe Podcast.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.