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ESPHome vs Krisp

ESPHome logo

ESPHome

IoT & Smart Home

Custom firmware for ESP8266/ESP32 smart home devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Krisp logo

Krisp

Remote Work

AI-powered noise cancellation and background blur

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ESPHome eSPHome runs only on supported microcontrollers; the project recommends ESP32, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3 and ESP32-C6 and advises against ESP8266 for new projects; Krisp accent conversion is metered daily rather than monthly, at 1 hour a day on Core and 4 on Advanced
  • They diverge on capability: ESPHome covers YAML Configuration, Krisp covers AI noise cancellation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ESPHome and Krisp actually diverge.

Attributes where ESPHome and Krisp differ
AttributeESPHomeKrisp
Pricing modelopen-sourcefreemium
PlatformsESP8266, ESP32, Docker, Raspberry PiWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux
CategoryIoT & Smart HomeRemote Work
Founded20182017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ESPHome

  • YAML Configuration
  • OTA Updates
  • Home Assistant Native
  • Custom Components
  • Home Assistant
  • MQTT
  • API
  • Native integration

Only in Krisp

  • AI noise cancellation
  • Background blur
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Screen recording
  • Works with any app
  • Cross-platform
  • Zoom
  • Skype

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ESPHome

  • Building custom smart home sensors and switches on ESP32 hardwarenot Krisp
  • Replacing vendor cloud firmware on ESP based devices with locally controlled firmwarenot Krisp
  • Integrating DIY devices into Home Assistant over a native API or MQTTnot Krisp

Krisp

  • Removing background noise and echo from calls and recordingsnot ESPHome
  • Transcribing meetings and generating AI notesnot ESPHome

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ESPHome

  • ESPHome runs only on supported microcontrollers; the project recommends ESP32, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3 and ESP32-C6 and advises against ESP8266 for new projects
  • Support for ESP32-H2, RP2040 and other newer chips is documented as less mature
  • Large displays and some sensors do not work well on ESP8266 because of its limited RAM, which is roughly a fifth of an ESP32

Krisp

  • Accent conversion is metered daily rather than monthly, at 1 hour a day on Core and 4 on Advanced
  • There is no free tier, only a 7 day trial
  • Manager view, Salesforce integration and advanced admin controls require the Advanced plan at $30 per user per month
  • SSO, SCIM, HIPAA compliance and on device transcription are Enterprise only
  • The advertised $8 and $15 rates require annual billing, doubling to $16 and $30 monthly

Pricing, plan by plan

ESPHome

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Full firmware
    • Home Assistant integration
    • Custom sensors

Krisp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Noise cancellation
    • Background blur
    • 3 background videos
  • Pro$5/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited backgrounds
    • Recording

Which should you pick?

Choose ESPHome if

  • You need yaml configuration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on ESP8266, ESP32, Docker, Raspberry Pi.
  • You also want ota updates.
ESPHome review

Choose Krisp if

  • You need ai noise cancellation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want background blur.
Krisp review

Questions people ask

Is ESPHome or Krisp better?
Neither clearly leads. ESPHome starts at Free and Krisp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ESPHome or Krisp?
ESPHome starts at Free and Krisp at Free.
Does ESPHome or Krisp run on more platforms?
ESPHome runs on ESP8266, ESP32, Docker, Raspberry Pi. Krisp runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux.
Can I use ESPHome for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ESPHome best used for?
ESPHome is most often used for building custom smart home sensors and switches on esp32 hardware, replacing vendor cloud firmware on esp based devices with locally controlled firmware, integrating diy devices into home assistant over a native api or mqtt. Of those, building custom smart home sensors and switches on esp32 hardware and replacing vendor cloud firmware on esp based devices with locally controlled firmware are not what Krisp is typically brought in for.
What can ESPHome do that Krisp cannot?
ESPHome covers YAML Configuration, OTA Updates, Home Assistant Native, Custom Components. Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, Background blur, Virtual backgrounds, Screen recording.
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