3 Best Krisp Alternatives for Mac in 2026
Compare three Krisp alternatives for Mac by price, privacy, setup, and live-call support—and see when staying with Krisp still makes sense.
If you use Krisp mainly to keep keyboard noise, fans, and room sound out of Mac calls, a simpler tool may fit better. This guide compares three alternatives and explains when Krisp’s meeting features are worth keeping.
Quick comparison
| Option | Cost | Best for | Main limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoundVeil | 7-day trial; $5 monthly, $48 yearly, or $99 lifetime | One filtered microphone across Mac calling apps | Mac only; no notes or transcription |
| macOS Voice Isolation | Free with macOS | Supported apps and mild everyday noise | Availability and controls vary by app |
| MetalVoice | Free and open source | Apple silicon users comfortable with manual audio routing | Requires a virtual audio cable and more setup |
| Krisp | 7-day trial, then paid plans | Noise cancellation plus notes, recording, transcription, and team features | More features and usually a higher price than a focused noise filter |
How we compared these options
We compared pricing, platform support, where audio is processed, compatibility with calling apps, and setup requirements using each product’s public documentation as of July 28, 2026.
SoundVeil is our product, so this is not an independent review. We did not run controlled audio-quality or battery tests across these products. Results depend on your microphone, room, Mac, and meeting app. Test your shortlist on the same call, with the same microphone and background noise, before paying.
Best Krisp alternatives for Mac
1. SoundVeil: One microphone across calling apps
SoundVeil removes noise from your microphone during calls. Select it as the microphone in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack, Discord, or FaceTime. Audio is processed on your Mac.
It suits people who switch between calling apps and want the same noise filter in each. It does not include meeting bots, transcripts, recordings, summaries, or dashboards. Choose another option if you need Windows support or team administration.
2. macOS Voice Isolation: A free starting point
Voice Isolation is built into macOS and filters background sound in apps that support Apple’s Mic Modes.
Try it first for mild room noise or quick calls. Consider a separate app if the control is unavailable or the results vary between your calling apps.
3. MetalVoice: Free and open source
MetalVoice is a free, open-source noise suppression app built around DeepFilterNet. It requires an Apple silicon Mac and routes cleaned audio through a separate virtual audio cable such as BlackHole.
It suits people who want to inspect the code and are comfortable setting up audio routing. Expect more setup than installing an app and selecting its microphone.
When you should keep Krisp
Krisp offers Core, Advanced, and Enterprise plans with features beyond noise cancellation.
Keep Krisp if you rely on:
- Windows support
- Notes, transcription, or recording
- Accent conversion
- Team management and integrations
- Incoming as well as outgoing noise cancellation
Cleaning an audio file after it has been recorded is a different job. Tools such as Hush are made for post-production, not live calls. See our noise cancelling apps for Mac guide for both categories.
FAQ
Does Krisp slow down your Mac?
Any real-time audio processing uses system resources. The impact depends on the Mac, microphone, call length, enabled features, and other running apps. If this matters to you, compare Activity Monitor’s CPU and Energy readings during the same 30-minute test call.
Do these work with Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet?
SoundVeil works with all three. MetalVoice can send audio to them through a configured virtual audio cable. Voice Isolation support varies by app.
About the author
Kevin Ho writes SoundVeil's guides to Mac call audio, including privacy and meeting setup.
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