Remote Work · head to head
Krisp vs Lens Studio

Lens Studio
AR/VR & Metaverse
Create AR experiences for Snapchat and beyond
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Krisp accent conversion is metered daily rather than monthly, at 1 hour a day on Core and 4 on Advanced; Lens Studio performance limited to 10,000 triangles maximum for reliable cross-device rendering
- They diverge on capability: Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, Lens Studio covers Visual scripting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Krisp and Lens Studio actually diverge.
| Attribute | Krisp | Lens Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos, Linux | Web (Lens Studio editor), iOS (via Snapchat), Android (via Snapchat), Web (via Camera Kit), Spectacles AR glasses |
| Category | Remote Work | AR/VR & Metaverse |
| Founded | 2017 | 2011 |
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 Krisp
- AI noise cancellation
- Background blur
- Virtual backgrounds
- Screen recording
- Works with any app
- Cross-platform
- Zoom
- Skype
Only in Lens Studio
- Visual scripting
- ML templates
- 3D tracking
- Hand tracking
- Snapchat
- Spectacles
- Camera Kit
- Ar support
Both cover
- Windows support
- Macos support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Krisp
- Removing background noise and echo from calls and recordingsnot Lens Studio
- Transcribing meetings and generating AI notesnot Lens Studio
Lens Studio
- VR Gamingnot Krisp
- AR Marketingnot Krisp
- Virtual Trainingnot Krisp
- 3D Visualizationnot Krisp
- Immersive Experiencesnot Krisp
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Lens Studio
- Performance limited to 10,000 triangles maximum for reliable cross-device rendering
- File size capped at 8 MB restricting content complexity and asset quantity
- Lens activation time must stay under 650 ms for ad deployment on Snapchat
- Memory constraints limit number of segmentation and ML effects per Lens
- Particle effects and scripts using Update Event require careful optimization to avoid exceeding device capabilities
Pricing, plan by plan
Krisp
Free- FreeFree
- Noise cancellation
- Background blur
- 3 background videos
- Pro$5/month
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited backgrounds
- Recording
Lens Studio
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Lens Studio review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Lens Studio if
- You need visual scripting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web (Lens Studio editor), iOS (via Snapchat), Android (via Snapchat), Web (via Camera Kit), Spectacles AR glasses.
- You also want ml templates.
Questions people ask
- Is Krisp or Lens Studio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Krisp starts at Free and Lens Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Krisp or Lens Studio?
- Krisp starts at Free and Lens Studio at Free.
- Does Krisp or Lens Studio run on more platforms?
- Krisp runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux. Lens Studio runs on Web (Lens Studio editor), iOS (via Snapchat), Android (via Snapchat), Web (via Camera Kit), Spectacles AR glasses.
- Can I use Krisp for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Krisp best used for?
- Krisp is most often used for removing background noise and echo from calls and recordings, transcribing meetings and generating ai notes. Of those, removing background noise and echo from calls and recordings and transcribing meetings and generating ai notes are not what Lens Studio is typically brought in for.
- What can Krisp do that Lens Studio cannot?
- Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, Background blur, Virtual backgrounds, Screen recording. Lens Studio covers Visual scripting, ML templates, 3D tracking, Hand tracking. Both handle Windows support, Macos support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Lens Studio: Is Lens Studio free to download and use?
Yes, Lens Studio is completely free to download and use for creating and publishing Lenses on Snapchat. Creators can distribute Lenses via Snapcode with no payment required. Paid advertising options are available starting at $50 per day for promoted distribution.
SourceLens Studio: What platforms can Lens Studio Lenses be deployed to?
Lens Studio supports deployment to Snapchat mobile apps on iOS and Android, web and third-party apps via the Camera Kit SDK, and AR glasses via Spectacles. Developers build once and deploy to all platforms from the same project.
SourceLens Studio: Does Lens Studio support AI and generative features?
Yes, Lens Studio 5.0 includes the GenAI Suite for generating 2D and 3D assets from text or image prompts. It also supports SnapML for running custom machine learning models directly in AR experiences without additional coding.
SourceLens Studio: What are Lens Studio's technical performance requirements?
Lens Studio recommends maximum 10,000 triangles rendered for best cross-device performance, Lens files must be under 8 MB, and Lens activation time must be under 650 ms for ads on Snapchat.
SourceLens Studio: Does Lens Studio support version control and collaboration?
Yes, Lens Studio 5.0 Beta supports Git version control tools, enabling multiple developers to work on projects simultaneously.
SourceRelated pages
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