Cluely vs Krisp
We give Cluely a 3.2 GPA and Krisp a 3.4, out of 4.0. Cluely grades higher on the free plan and ease of use. Krisp grades higher on value for money and platforms. They get the same grade on features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Cluely
Live AI answers and bot-free notes in a desktop meeting overlay
Krisp
Noise cancellation and bot-free AI meeting notes in one app
How we grade them
| 3.2GPACluelyVery good | 3.4GPAKrispVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPro is $11.99 a month billed yearly, or $19.99 monthly, a bit above what notetakers usually start at. The iPhone app is a separate subscription, at $8 a week or $144 a year. And hiding the overlay from screen shares means $44.99 a month billed yearly, or $149.99 monthly. | ACore is $8 a user a month on the yearly plan, the cheap end of this category, and it's unlimited: transcription, recording, AI notes and noise cancellation, plus Slack, Notion, Zapier and an API. Pay monthly and it's $16, so the yearly plan is the one to buy. |
| Free plan and trial | BStarter is free, with AI responses and meeting notes capped each day and reset every 24 hours, plus custom instructions and up to 3 files. Cluely doesn't publish the caps, so we can't say how far a day gets you. | CNo free plan. You get 7 days with every premium feature, and no credit card is needed. After that, Krisp's App Store listing says recording and file import are switched off. |
| Features | AIt follows the conversation and can read your screen, then offers what to say next, follow-up questions or a recap on a keypress. After the call you get notes, the transcript and a drafted follow-up email. You can feed it your own instructions and files. Live transcription covers 12+ languages. | ANoise cancellation in both directions on every plan, and a note taker that records from the desktop app with no bot, or with one if you'd rather. Summaries, action items, a chat that answers from past meetings and live accent conversion. Live transcription covers 17 languages. |
| Ease of use | A4.7 from about 560 App Store ratings. There's no bot to invite: it sits on your own screen, and Cmd or Ctrl + Enter asks for help. | BIt works at the audio level with whatever calling app you use, so there's nothing to add to each meeting. There's no App Store rating on record to show how people get on with it, so a B. |
| Platforms and integrations | BMac, Windows and iPhone, working alongside Zoom, Meet, Teams, Webex and Slack. But the mobile app is iPhone only, no web version is listed, Windows 10 isn't supported, and the Mac needs macOS Ventura 13 or later. | AMac, Windows, iPhone, Android and a browser extension. Core connects to Slack, Notion, Zapier, Microsoft Teams and HubSpot and includes an API. Salesforce and ConnectWise need Advanced, at $15 on the yearly plan. |
| Best for | AI help while the call is still going | noisy calls that also need notes |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Cluely and Krisp. How we grade
Where they differ
- Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year). Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
- Cluely has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Krisp lists an Android app.
- Only Krisp lists a browser extension.
- Krisp also covers noise cancellation.
At a glance
| Cluely | Krisp | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year) | $8 per user / month, billed annually |
| Free plan | Starter plan: a limited number of AI responses and meeting notes, with the limit resetting every 24 hours, plus custom instructions and up to 3 uploaded files. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day free trial with all premium features, no credit card required. |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Cluely, Inc. | Krisp Technologies, Inc. |
| Price read from | cluely.com | krisp.ai |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Cluely
- People who want AI help during a call, not only a recap afterward
- Mac and Windows users who want notes without a bot joining
- Sales and support calls where quick answers are needed mid-conversation
Krisp
- Calls taken from noisy places such as open offices, cafes or home
- People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call
- Teams that want accent conversion alongside note-taking
Worth knowing
Cluely
- The free plan caps AI responses and meeting notes per day; Cluely does not publish the exact numbers.
- Hiding the overlay from screen sharing costs $149.99 a month, or $44.99 a month billed annually.
- It needs macOS Ventura 13 or later or Windows 11. Windows 10 is not supported, and the mobile app is iPhone only.
- Cluely lists live transcription in 12+ languages. Refunds are limited to 24 hours and to cases where it will not run on your computer.
Krisp
- There is a 7-day free trial rather than a free plan. Krisp's App Store listing says recording and file import are disabled once the trial ends.
- Accent conversion is capped at 1 hour a day on Core.
- Salesforce and ConnectWise integrations and 60 GB of storage need Advanced; Core includes 10 GB.
- HIPAA compliance, BAA signing and on-device transcription are Enterprise only.
Key features
Cluely
- Real-time answers during a call
- Cluely follows the conversation and can read the screen. Pressing Cmd or Ctrl + Enter asks for help, with shortcuts for what to say next, follow-up questions and a recap.
- Meeting notes and transcripts
- Records meeting audio, transcribes it and produces shareable notes and drafted follow-up emails. The full transcript can be copied from the dashboard.
- No bot in the meeting
- It runs as an overlay on your own computer and never joins the call, so nothing is added to the guest list. It works alongside Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Webex and Slack.
- Hidden from screen share
- On Pro + Undetectability the overlay does not appear in shared screens or meeting recordings. The standard Pro plan does not include this.
- Custom instructions and files
- Give Cluely your own prompts and upload reference files to shape its answers. Starter allows up to 3 files and Pro is unlimited. Cluely lists custom keybinds among its Pro features.
- iPhone app
- Takes meeting notes and gives live answers from a phone, with notes synced online. The app is currently for Apple devices only, and the pricing page lists a separate Mobile subscription.
Krisp
- Two-way noise cancellation
- Removes background noise, other voices and room echo from your microphone and from the audio you hear. It is included without a usage cap on every plan.
- Bot-free note taker
- Transcribes and records from the desktop app, so no bot has to join the meeting; a bot can be enabled when you prefer one. Notes include a summary, action items and next steps.
- Real-time transcription
- Krisp's product pages list live transcription in 17 languages. Transcription and audio recording are unlimited on Core and Advanced.
- Accent conversion
- Converts accents in real time on the speaker or listener side. Core allows 1 hour a day in each direction; Advanced allows 4 hours speaker-side and unlimited listener-side.
- AI chat
- Ask questions about past meetings and get answers from the transcripts without replaying the recording.
- CRM and workflow integrations
- Core connects to Slack, Notion, Zapier, Microsoft Teams and HubSpot and includes an API. Salesforce and ConnectWise need Advanced.
Plans
Cluely
Starter$0
Limited AI responses and limited meeting notetaking each day, custom instructions with up to 3 files, and AI questions about past meetings.
Pro$11.99
per month, billed annually ($143.88); $19.99 billed monthly
Unlimited AI responses, unlimited meeting notetaking, unlimited files and customization, access to the latest AI models and priority support.
Mobile$8
per week, or $144 billed annually
Subscription for the iPhone app: real-time meeting insights, AI responses on mobile and sync across devices.
Pro + Undetectability$44.99
per month, billed annually ($539.88); $149.99 billed monthly
Everything in Pro, plus an overlay that is hidden from meeting screen-sharing software. It is the only current plan with that feature.
Krisp
Core$8
per user / month, billed annually ($16 billed monthly)
Unlimited transcription, recording, AI notes and noise cancellation, 1 hour a day of accent conversion and 10 GB of storage.
Advanced$15
per user / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly)
Adds 4 hours a day of speaker-side accent conversion, Salesforce and ConnectWise integrations, a manager view and 60 GB of storage.
EnterpriseCustom
Unlimited storage, on-device transcription, advanced security reports, HIPAA compliance and a dedicated account manager.
Ways to pay less
Cluely
- Annual discount
Lower monthly rate on annual billing
At listed prices Pro drops from $19.99 to $11.99 a month and Pro + Undetectability from $149.99 to $44.99 a month when billed annually.
Krisp
- Annual discount
Save 50% with annual billing
Krisp's pricing page shows Core at $8 per user per month billed annually against $16 monthly, and Advanced at $15 against $30.
