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Krisp vs RingCentral Video

Krisp logo

Krisp

Remote Work

AI-powered noise cancellation and background blur

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Free
Rated
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RingCentral Video logo

RingCentral Video

Communication

Connected cloud communications

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; RingCentral Video unlimited calling is limited to the US and Canada markets; other international calls are charged per minute at the published international rates table
  • They diverge on capability: Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Krisp and RingCentral Video actually diverge.

Attributes where Krisp and RingCentral Video differ
AttributeKrispRingCentral Video
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, LinuxWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryRemote WorkCommunication
Founded20171999

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Screen recording
  • Works with any app
  • Cross-platform
  • Zoom
  • Skype
  • Teams

Only in RingCentral Video

  • HD video conferencing
  • Voice and video calling
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording and transcription
  • Chat and messaging
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting attendee controls
  • Microsoft 365

Both cover

  • Virtual backgrounds

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 RingCentral Video
  • Transcribing meetings and generating AI notesnot RingCentral Video

RingCentral Video

  • Cloud business phone system with video meetings and team messagingnot Krisp
  • Replacing on-premise PBX hardware for distributed teamsnot 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

RingCentral Video

  • Unlimited calling is limited to the US and Canada markets; other international calls are charged per minute at the published international rates table
  • The free trial is only for new subscribers and is capped at five users and two desktop phones, with SMS unavailable during the trial
  • Trial hardware must be returned within 21 days of trial cancellation to avoid hardware charges
  • Phone rental is available only with a multi-year contract
  • Automated, high volume or marketing SMS costs extra as RingCentral High Volume SMS, and TCR registration is required for SMS and MMS
  • A Mobile User extension is free to add but is billed at the same monthly rate as a Digital Line in any month it is used to make or receive a call
  • The Webinar 500 discount lasts one year on a one year commitment, after which pricing reverts to $75 per host per month or the then current retail price
  • Taxes and recovery fees including the Federal Universal Service Recovery Fee, E911 Service Fee and Compliance and Administrative Cost Recovery Fee are added on top
  • The advertised savings of up to 33% require paying annually

Pricing, plan by plan

Krisp

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • Unlimited transcription
    • Unlimited noise cancellation
    • No credit card required
  • Core$16/month
    • Unlimited AI note-taking
    • 1 hr/day accent conversion
    • 10 GB storage
  • Advanced$30/month
    • 4hr daily accent conversion
    • 60 GB storage
    • Advanced integrations
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • Custom pricing
    • HIPAA compliance
    • Unlimited storage

RingCentral Video

Free
  • AI Receptionist$39/month
    • Starts at $39
  • Conversational Intelligence$60/month
    • Starts at $60
  • Call Queues Booster$35/month
    • $35 per month
  • Business SMS Booster$25/month
    • $25 per month

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 RingCentral Video if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want voice and video calling.

Questions people ask

Is Krisp or RingCentral Video better?
Neither clearly leads. Krisp starts at Free and RingCentral Video at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Krisp or RingCentral Video?
Krisp starts at Free and RingCentral Video at Free.
Does Krisp or RingCentral Video run on more platforms?
Krisp runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux. RingCentral Video runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
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 RingCentral Video is typically brought in for.
What can Krisp do that RingCentral Video cannot?
Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, Background blur, Screen recording, Works with any app. RingCentral Video covers HD video conferencing, Voice and video calling, Screen sharing, Recording and transcription. Both handle Virtual backgrounds.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Krisp: How much does Krisp cost per month?

Krisp Core plan costs $16/month ($8/month if billed annually). The Advanced plan costs $30/month ($15/month annually). Enterprise pricing is custom.

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RingCentral Video: How much does RingCentral Video cost?

AI Receptionist starts at $39 per month, Conversational Intelligence starts at $60 per month. Main video plan pricing requires entering your user count on the website for personalized quotes.

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Krisp: Does Krisp offer a free tier?

Yes, a 7-day free trial provides unlimited transcription, noise cancellation, and recordings with no credit card required.

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RingCentral Video: Does RingCentral offer discounts?

Yes, save up to 33% by paying annually instead of monthly. A 14-day free trial is available for new subscribers with up to 20 phone lines.

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Krisp: What features does Krisp Core include?

Krisp Core includes unlimited AI note-taking, 1 hour per day of speaker-side accent conversion, 10 GB storage, mobile app access, and basic integrations with Slack, Notion, Zapier, HubSpot, and Teams.

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