Krisp vs Microsoft Teams' built-in noise suppression
Microsoft Teams has solid AI noise suppression built in, and for a Teams-only user it usually covers the basics for free. Krisp is the better pick when you call across several apps, when incoming noise is the problem, or when you want notes without paying for a Copilot license. Here is the honest split.
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| Feature | Krisp | Teams built-in |
|---|---|---|
| Cleans your outgoing mic | Yes | Yes (AI noise suppression) |
| Cleans incoming audio (noisy participants) | Yes, both directions | No, your side only |
| Works beyond Teams (Zoom, Meet, Discord, phone) | Yes, any app | No, Teams only |
| AI meeting notes | Yes, on any app | Copilot, needs a paid license, Teams only |
| Accent conversion | Yes | No |
| Cost | 7-day free trial, then paid | Free, inside Teams |
Choose Teams' built-in if…
You work entirely in Microsoft Teams, the only issue is your own background noise, and you would rather not add another app. The "High" suppression setting handles a lot on your side at no extra cost.
Choose Krisp if…
You call in more than one app, a noisy participant on the other end keeps ruining calls, or you want AI notes without a separate Copilot license. Krisp (opens in a new tab) cleans both directions and works the same across every calling app.
Or use both
They coexist fine. A common setup is to let Krisp handle audio everywhere for consistency, and leave Teams' own suppression as a backup.
The Verdict
For a Teams-only user who just wants a cleaner mic, Teams' built-in suppression already does it, no argument. The catch is everything outside Teams, plus notes that otherwise need a paid Copilot license. Krisp cleans both directions across every app and takes notes without that license, so for anyone who works beyond Teams it is the better value, free to test.
Pros
- Krisp: two-way cleaning on any app, notes and accent conversion, no license needed
Cons
- Teams built-in: free and capable, but Teams-only and outgoing audio only
FAQ
Yes. Teams has built-in AI noise suppression (Auto, Low, High) that cleans your outgoing microphone inside Teams. It does not clean incoming audio from other participants, and it only works in Teams.
Only if you want more than a clean outgoing mic in Teams. Krisp cleans both directions, works across Zoom, Meet, Discord and phone calls, and adds AI notes and accent conversion. For Teams-only, mic-only needs, Teams' free suppression is enough.
Both write meeting summaries, but Microsoft Copilot needs a paid license and works within the Microsoft stack. Krisp's notes work on top of any calling app, so you keep one note-taker across Teams, Zoom, and Meet.
Related comparisons
- All Krisp alternatives: the full shortlist.
- Krisp vs Zoom built-in: the same question for Zoom.
- Krisp vs Google Meet built-in: and for Google Meet.
- Set up Krisp on Microsoft Teams: the step-by-step if you go with Krisp (opens in a new tab).
- Is Krisp worth it?: our full verdict.