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Krisp vs Twist

Krisp logo

Krisp

Remote Work

AI-powered noise cancellation and background blur

From
Free
Rated
-
Twist logo

Twist

Communication

Distraction-free team communication

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; Twist the free plan only exposes the last 1 month of comments and messages; older history is hidden until you upgrade
  • They diverge on capability: Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, Twist covers Topic-based chat.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Krisp and Twist actually diverge.

Attributes where Krisp and Twist differ
AttributeKrispTwist
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, LinuxWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
CategoryRemote WorkCommunication
Founded20172014

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 Twist

  • Topic-based chat
  • Threading
  • File attachments
  • Search
  • Notifications control
  • Integrations
  • Mobile apps
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • 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 Twist
  • Transcribing meetings and generating AI notesnot Twist

Twist

  • Asynchronous team communication and project collaborationnot Krisp
  • Teams requiring unlimited message history and integrationsnot Krisp
  • Remote-first organizations minimizing synchronous meetingsnot Krisp
  • Distributed teams across multiple time zonesnot 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

Twist

  • The free plan only exposes the last 1 month of comments and messages; older history is hidden until you upgrade
  • The free plan caps integrations at 5 and file storage at 5 GB
  • Full message history, unlimited integrations, unlimited storage and priority support all require the Unlimited plan at US$6 per user per month
  • Both plans cap the workspace at 500 internal member accounts and 500 external guest accounts

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

Twist

Free
  • Free PlanFree
    • Access up to 1 month of comments and messages
    • Up to 5 integrations
    • 5 GB storage
  • Unlimited Plan$6/month
    • Full history of comments and messages
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Unlimited file storage

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 Twist if

  • You need topic-based chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want threading.

Questions people ask

Is Krisp or Twist better?
Neither clearly leads. Krisp starts at Free and Twist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Krisp or Twist?
Krisp starts at Free and Twist at Free.
Does Krisp or Twist run on more platforms?
Krisp runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux. Twist 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 Twist is typically brought in for.
What can Krisp do that Twist cannot?
Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, Background blur, Virtual backgrounds, Screen recording. Twist covers Topic-based chat, Threading, File attachments, Search. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support, Windows support, Macos support.

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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Twist: How much does Twist cost?

Twist offers a free plan with access to 1 month of message history and 5 GB storage. The Unlimited plan costs $6 per user per month with full message history and unlimited storage.

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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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Twist: What is included in Twist's free plan?

The free plan includes access to up to one month of comments and messages, up to 5 integrations, 5 GB storage, and standard support.

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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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Twist: How is Twist priced for large teams?

Organizations with 200+ employees should contact [email protected] for custom enterprise pricing. Single-channel guests remain free on both tiers, while multi-channel guests on Unlimited are billed as regular members.

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