Krisp Alternatives (2026): 10 Tools Compared

Krisp is best known for filtering out background noise on calls, and it has added AI meeting notes to that. If you use it, you'll know how handy it can be to hear someone clearly while a dog barks next door. You might still be after a different mix, perhaps a tool that tidies recordings afterwards, or one built around notes rather than noise.

Here are ten Krisp alternatives in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. They fall into two broad groups: tools that clean up sound and tools that take notes on meetings. I've taken every description from each tool's own website, so check the current details there before you sign up. If you also record podcasts, my roundup of podcast recording software may help.

Krisp alternatives at a glance

In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site describes a permanent free plan, free tier or free allowance. Trial only means a free trial without an ongoing free plan. No means the site states neither. Offers change often, so confirm on the site itself.

Tool	Type	Good for	Free plan
Adobe Podcast	Browser audio cleaner	Cleaning up recorded speech in the browser	Yes
Auphonic	Audio post-production	Levelling and cleaning podcasts and videos	Yes
Bluedot	Meeting notetaker	Bot-free notes for online and in-person meetings	Yes
Cleanvoice	Audio clean-up tool	Removing noise, filler words and dead air	Trial only
Descript	Audio and video editor	Editing recordings by editing the transcript	Yes
Fellow	Meeting assistant	Agendas, notes and action items in one place	Yes
Jamie	Meeting notetaker	Meeting notes without a bot on the call	Yes
Riverside	Remote recorder	Recording remote guests with audio clean-up	Yes
Tactiq	Browser extension	Live transcripts in Meet, Zoom and Teams	Yes
tl;dv	Meeting recorder	Recording and summarising Zoom, Meet and Teams calls	Yes

Ten tools for cleaner call audio and better meeting notes

Adobe Podcast

Best for: People with a finished recording of speech that needs background noise and room echo cleaned up quickly.

Auphonic

Best for: Podcasters and video makers who want recordings levelled, cleaned and exported without a full editing suite.

Bluedot

Best for: People who want meetings transcribed and summarised without a bot joining the call, including in-person ones.

Cleanvoice

Best for: Creators who want filler words, mouth sounds and long gaps taken out of recordings automatically.

Descript

Best for: People who prefer to edit spoken audio and video like a document, with a one-click voice clean-up option.

Fellow

Best for: Teams that want agendas, transcripts, summaries and action items kept together for every meeting.

Jamie

Best for: People who want notes from calls and in-person talks on Windows, macOS, iOS and the web without a visible bot.

Riverside

Best for: Podcasters and interviewers who record remote guests and want a one-click clean-up for the sound afterwards.

Tactiq

Best for: People who want a transcript and summary appearing in their browser during Meet, Zoom or Teams calls.

tl;dv

Best for: Teams that want calls recorded, transcribed and summarised across Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.

Noise removal and meeting notes are two different jobs

It helps to be clear about which problem you're solving. Noise removal cleans sound, either live while you talk or afterwards on a recording. Meeting notes tools listen to the conversation and give you a transcript, a summary and action items. A few products try to do both, but most are stronger at one.

Live noise removal sits between your microphone and your call, so it needs to run on your computer without lag. Clean-up after the event is easier, because the tool can take its time over a finished file. Notes tools usually join your calendar or your meeting app, which brings a different set of questions about access.

• Live or afterwards. Decide if you need clean sound on the call itself or only in the recording.
• Speech only or everything. Some tools are tuned for voices and can muddy music.
• Bot or no bot. Some notetakers join as a visible participant; others listen from your own device.
• Languages. Check transcript languages if your calls aren't in English.
• Where files go. Look at where recordings and transcripts are stored and who can see them.

Telling people when a call is recorded or transcribed

Tell people when you record. This applies to audio recordings, video recordings and AI transcripts alike. The rules differ by country and by state, and some places need every person on the call to agree, so it's worth saying it at the start and noting it in the invite. This is general guidance, not legal advice, so check the rules for your own situation.

It also builds trust. Clients are far happier to be recorded when you explain why, how long you'll keep it and who will see it. My guide to AI transcription software goes deeper on the transcript side of this.

What a meeting assistant can read in your calendar and inbox

Many notetakers ask to connect to your calendar so they know which meetings to join or listen to. Some also look at contacts, email or a shared drive. Read the permission screen carefully, connect only the accounts you need, and find the setting that stops it joining private or sensitive meetings. If you work with staff or clients, agree a simple rule about which calls get notes.

Which type of noise and notes tool suits which small business

A freelancer on video calls from a busy home mostly wants better sound. A consultant who runs several client calls a day mostly wants notes and action items so nothing is missed. A podcaster wants clean recordings and wouldn't care about calendar tools at all. Start from your main pain, then check whether a second feature is worth having.

If you want help choosing tools and setting them up across a team, you can ask about working with an AI consultant in the UK.

Why a smaller noise or notes tool can be a smart pick

Smaller tools often concentrate on one job and respond quickly to what users ask for. That can be better than a large suite that does everything adequately. The trade-off is that smaller teams change direction, so check recent updates, read the help pages and look at how the company explains its data handling before you rely on it for client calls.

Do you make a noise cancellation or meeting notes tool? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

A short checklist before you sign up to a Krisp alternative

Choose two tools that fit the problem you have. Run each on the same short call or recording, listen back, and check what each wants access to. Keep the one that sounds clear, asks for the least and fits your routine, then note a date to review it again.

Frequently asked questions

What can I use instead of Krisp?

You can use a tool that cleans recorded audio, an editor with a voice clean-up option or a meeting notetaker, depending on whether you want better sound, better notes or both.

Do I need a notetaker if I only want clearer sound?

No. Noise removal and meeting notes are separate jobs. If sound is your only problem, a clean-up tool is simpler and asks for fewer permissions.

Can I use these tools for in-person meetings?

Some can record or transcribe in-person conversations, while others only work inside video calls. Each tool's help pages say which.

Should I tell people I'm recording?

Yes, tell them when you record. The rules differ by country and by state, so check what applies to you. This isn't legal advice.

Are free plans enough to get started?

For trying a tool out, often yes. Free plans usually have limits on minutes or meetings, so check what's included before you plan regular use.