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Krisp vs Pop

Krisp logo

Krisp

Software

AI-powered noise cancellation and background blur

From
Free
Rated
-
Pop logo

Pop

Software

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, Pop covers Screen sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Krisp and Pop actually diverge.

Attributes where Krisp and Pop differ
AttributeKrispPop
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, LinuxWeb, Chrome extension, Desktop
Founded20172020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Pop

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Slack
  • Chrome extension support
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Web 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 Pop
  • Transcribing meetings and generating AI notesnot Pop

Pop

  • Video Conferencingnot Krisp
  • Team Collaborationnot Krisp
  • Project Managementnot 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

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Krisp

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

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

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 Pop if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want recording.

Questions people ask

Is Krisp or Pop better?
Neither clearly leads. Krisp starts at Free and Pop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Krisp or Pop?
Krisp starts at Free and Pop at Free.
Does Krisp or Pop run on more platforms?
Krisp runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux. Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
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 Pop is typically brought in for.
What can Krisp do that Pop cannot?
Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, Background blur, Virtual backgrounds, Screen recording. Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface. Both handle Web support.

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