Krisp
A desktop audio app combining noise cancellation with optional AI meeting capture and notes.
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
People who want cleaner call audio and may separately enable meeting capture.
Limits and trade-offs
Noise cancellation and AI recording use different data paths; storage and notices depend on mode and settings.
Plans and free allowances
Krisp lists a seven-day trial without a credit card. Paid prices show a dollar sign without a clearly stated currency.
Evidence
Official trial and paid plans ↗ (reviewed 2026-10-15), Official AI Assistant data handling ↗ (reviewed 2026-10-15), Official recording modes and notices ↗ (reviewed 2026-10-15), Official meeting exports ↗ (reviewed 2026-10-15), Official privacy policy ↗ (reviewed 2026-10-15)
Official product, plan, and help pages reviewed; no authenticated product test. Last source review is not a date of product testing.
A closer look at Krisp
Krisp combines desktop noise cancellation with optional AI meeting capture, transcription, and notes. Evaluate audio cleanup separately from the assistant: privacy documents describe different handling depending on whether an AI workflow or recording is enabled.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose Krisp
- A remote worker wants noise cancellation in a desktop call setup.
- A user needs notes and can review recording mode, storage, and export settings.
When to choose something else
- A user assumes noise cancellation and AI Assistant have identical data handling.
- A team requires every transcription mode to be local without checking language and settings.
A practical starting workflow
- Choose whether the task needs noise cancellation alone or AI capture too.
- Check active mode, language, and storage behavior before enabling the assistant.
- Notify participants and use the notice control, with a backup if blocked.
- Review transcript and notes, then download only required MP3 or TXT outputs.
- Delete stored material when no longer needed and confirm retention practice.
Check before committing
- Privacy policy distinguishes noise cancellation from AI workflows that may store recordings, transcripts, or notes.
- Transcribe Only processing can be local or server-based depending on language and settings.
- A meeting platform may block the notice control; users remain responsible for informing participants.
- Paid prices show a dollar sign without identifying currency.
Common questions
Does Krisp store audio when using noise cancellation alone?
The privacy policy distinguishes noise cancellation from AI Assistant features; check the mode in use.
Can I download meeting notes?
The meeting-access guide lists MP3 and TXT downloads; access may depend on feature and mode.
Will Krisp always notify participants?
The notice setting can be blocked by the conferencing platform, so provide notice another way when needed.
Is transcription always local?
The AI FAQ describes mode- and language-dependent processing; do not assume every workflow is local.
Compare approaches for this task
- Supernormal — People who want written meeting notes and do not need replayable recordings.
- Fathom — People who want to review and share summaries from supported online meetings.
- Fireflies AI — Teams that search meeting records and route reviewed summaries into follow-up work.