Our verdict · 8.3/10 Excellent
A strong choice for people who want cleaner audio and discreet notes in one app. Teams needing CRM-heavy conversation intelligence may prefer Avoma or Fireflies.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Remote workers in noisy environments.
- Strongest area: Ease of use (9.0/10). Weakest: Integrations & ecosystem (7.6/10).
- Price: Core $8 / user / month billed annually — free trial available.
- Watch out for: No permanent free plan.
What is Krisp?
Krisp started as AI noise and echo cancellation and now adds bot-free meeting transcription, summaries and action items that work across Zoom, Teams, Meet and phone calls. Because it runs on the device, no bot joins the meeting.
Krisp is made by Krisp and is reviewed here as a meeting assistant. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.3 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Krisp if
- Remote workers in noisy environments
- Sales and support calls
- People who dislike meeting bots
Not for you if
- Deep CRM-linked deal analytics
- Teams wanting free unlimited transcription
Key features
Removes background noise for both sides of a call.
Captures meetings from the device.
Notes, action items and follow-up drafts.
Optional accent localisation on some plans.
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Meet
- Slack
- HubSpot
- Salesforce
Pros & cons
What we like
- Best-in-class noise cancellation
- No meeting bot required
- Works in any calling app
- Affordable annual price
Watch out for
- No permanent free plan
- Needs a desktop install
- Fewer CRM integrations than rivals
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ≈ $8 / user / mo | — |
| Advanced | ≈ $15 / user / mo | — |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | — |
Pricing watch-out: Monthly billing: Core $16, Advanced $30 per user. 7-day free trial. Volume discounts above 50 members.
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked November 5, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.
Pricing watch-outs
- Quote-only tier. Enterprise has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked November 5, 2026 (source). Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 8.2 | 2.10 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 9.0 | 1.40 | |
| Value for money | 15% | 8.4 | 1.30 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 7.8 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 20% | 8.4 | 1.70 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 15% | 7.6 | 1.10 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for AI tools products | 8.3 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Krisp |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Krisp against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Krisp’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any meeting assistant
Check Krisp against the same list we use for every meeting assistant — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Works with your meeting platforms
- Speaker identification
- CRM / project tool integrations
- Admin controls and retention settings
- Transcription minutes on your plan
See every ranked option in AI Meeting Assistants.
Krisp alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Has a free plan
FathomKrisp has no free plan; Fathom does - Better integrationsAAvomaIntegrations score 8.6 vs 7.6
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Krisp. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Real-time meeting transcription and AI summaries.
An AI notetaker with a generous free plan for Zoom, Meet and Teams.
AI notetaker with deep CRM and workflow integrations.
Head-to-head comparisons
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Krisp FAQ
Does Krisp join meetings as a bot?
No. It runs on your computer and records audio locally, so no bot appears in the meeting.
How much does Krisp cost?
Core is $8 per user per month billed annually, or $16 monthly.
Does Krisp have a free plan?
No, Krisp does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at Core $8 / user / month billed annually (indicative).
Who is Krisp best for?
Krisp is best for: remote workers in noisy environments; sales and support calls; people who dislike meeting bots.
How much does Krisp cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Core) works out at roughly $80 per month, or about $960 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the Krisp score calculated?
The 8.3/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for AI products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Krisp?
Popular alternatives include Otter.ai, Fathom, Fireflies.ai. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.