{"id":1549,"date":"2026-06-05T12:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T08:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=1549"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:52:09","slug":"noise-cancelling-apps-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026 (Tested &#038; Ranked)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most &#8220;best noise cancelling apps for Windows&#8221; lists in 2026 are recycled product descriptions glued together with affiliate links. They rank tools nobody has opened, skip pricing, and call everything &#8220;the best&#8221; without explaining how they decided. That doesn&#8217;t help you choose anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We took a different approach. We installed 15 noise cancelling apps on the same Windows PC \u2014 a mid-range i7 with 16 GB RAM and an RTX 4060 \u2014 and ran each one through the same controlled test. The setup: a 45-second voice script, USB condenser mic, mechanical keyboard clattering, HVAC humming, dog bark sample at conversation volume. We measured CPU load, voice clarity (MOS-style rubric), and checked compatibility across Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Discord, and OBS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide is for anyone who takes calls, records audio, streams, or games on Windows and wants background noise gone, whether you&#8217;re a remote worker in a noisy apartment, a podcaster editing in post, or a gamer tired of your squad hearing your keyboard. If you&#8217;re also looking for tools to clean up your meeting workflow beyond audio, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/best-ai-meeting-assistant\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check out our list of best AI meeting assistants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/ai-note-taking-apps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best AI note-taking apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The goal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help you pick the right noise cancelling app for Windows for your exact use case in under five minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How We Tested These Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To build this list, we tested 15 noise cancelling tools on the same Windows PC and narrowed them down based on the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noise removal accuracy \u2014 Does it actually erase background noise, or just reduce it? We scored each tool on a 1\u20135 MOS-style rubric after recording the same voice script under identical noise conditions.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPU and GPU impact \u2014 We logged average and peak CPU percentage during a two-minute call. Tools that spiked above 15% on our test rig got flagged.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time vs. post-production \u2014 Real-time tools were tested in live calls. Post-production tools were tested on the same raw recording.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platform compatibility \u2014 We checked every tool in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord, and OBS Studio.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ease of setup \u2014 One-click setup or complex audio routing? We timed how long it took to go from install to working audio.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pricing transparency \u2014 Free tier limits, paid plan costs, and hidden caps documented for each tool.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy model \u2014 Local processing vs. cloud upload. For tools that process audio on-device, we verified this claim.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test environment: 12 m\u00b2 home office, HVAC running, mechanical keyboard active, dog bark sample at 65 dB behind the mic. USB condenser mic at 48 kHz, fixed gain, 15\u201320 cm distance. Every tool was tested on the same recording pass without changing mic placement.<\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We scored each tool on voice clarity and compute impact, then only included tools that delivered a measurable improvement over the raw mic signal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TL;DR \u2014 Quick Picks<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best overall for meetings: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Two-way noise removal on any app, on-device processing, plus transcription and meeting notes bundled in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best free for NVIDIA GPU users: NVIDIA Broadcast \u2014 AI noise removal across all apps with near-zero CPU load. Requires an RTX card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best free for AMD users: AMD Noise Suppression \u2014 Built into Adrenalin drivers, no extra install needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best built-in (no install): Windows 11 Voice Focus \u2014 AI noise reduction baked into the OS on supported hardware.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for gaming: SteelSeries Sonar \u2014 Free AI mic denoise with per-app audio routing and EQ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for post-production: Audacity \u2014 Free, open-source, cross-platform. Still the most reliable tool for cleaning recorded audio.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Noise Cancellation on Windows Works<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noise cancelling apps for PC use trained neural networks to separate human speech from everything else \u2014 keyboard clicks, fan hum, dog barks, street traffic, room echo. The AI has learned from thousands of noise profiles what &#8220;voice&#8221; sounds like versus what &#8220;not voice&#8221; sounds like, and it filters the unwanted signal out in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two categories of noise cancelling apps for Windows, and the right choice depends on when you need the noise removed:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time noise suppression processes audio live as you speak. The software creates a virtual microphone that sits between your physical mic and your communication app. Your real mic feeds audio in, the AI strips out noise, and the clean signal comes out the other side. This is what you need for meetings, calls, streaming, and voice chat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-production noise reduction works on recorded files after the fact. You import audio, the noise reduction software analyzes noise patterns, and you export a cleaned version. Podcasters, video editors, and anyone cleaning up interview recordings use this approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nA third distinction matters when choosing a noise cancelling app for your PC: system-wide vs. in-app. System-wide tools work with every app on your Windows machine. In-app tools (like Zoom&#8217;s built-in suppression) only work inside that one platform. We cover both types below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Krisp \u2014 Best for Professionals &amp; Remote Teams<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/noise-cancellation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23307\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling.png 2048w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling-380x183.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling-1536x740.png 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/krisp_noise_cancelling-600x289.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During our test, Krisp was the only tool that removed both the dog bark and the keyboard clatter without making my voice sound robotic. Most competitors handled the steady HVAC hum fine but choked on the irregular dog barks \u2014 Krisp cleaned all three noise sources in the same pass. The toggle is instant: one click in the system tray and every app on the PC gets clean audio.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp is an AI-powered noise cancellation app for Windows that creates a virtual microphone and speaker. It <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/noise-cancellation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filters background noise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from both your outgoing mic audio and the incoming audio from other participants. It works system-wide across any communication app on your PC: Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Discord, Slack, VoIP softphones, OBS, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond noise suppression, Krisp bundles AI meeting transcription, an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/ai-note-taker\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI note taker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and meeting recording into a single tool which is a complete <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/ai-meeting-assistant\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI meeting assistant suite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The bot-free recording mode means no visible AI participant joins your call. Your colleagues and clients won&#8217;t know Krisp is running.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-way real-time noise removal: cleans both your mic and incoming speaker audio Works with 800+ apps including Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Discord, and OBS On-device AI processing: audio never leaves your machine for noise cancellation Bot-free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/meeting-recording\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting recording<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and transcription <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/ai-accent-conversion\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI accent conversion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for clearer cross-region communication Room echo removal<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Fastest setup of any tool we tested \u2014 under 60 seconds from install to clean audio<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Handles complex, overlapping noises (typing + dog + HVAC simultaneously)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 One setup covers every app on your PC<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/meeting-transcription\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting transcription<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and AI notes included. Replaces multiple tools<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Free trial lasts 7 days; after that, a paid plan is required\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c On older PCs (pre-2018), CPU usage can climb above 10% during heavy noise scenes<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>How Krisp Keeps Your Data Private<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-device noise processing \u2014 audio never leaves your machine for cancellation No audio stored after transcription is complete SOC 2 Type II certified, HIPAA-ready No data used for third-party AI model training Bot-free mode means no third-party recording services enter your call<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Free 7-day trial with full features. Core plan starts at $8\/month billed annually. Advanced and Enterprise plans available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: If you take calls on Windows and want one tool that handles noise cancellation, transcription, and meeting notes without a bot joining your call, Krisp is the most complete option we tested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For creators who want to use Krisp in their streaming setup, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.krisp.ai\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4420155057564-Set-up-OBS-Studio-with-Krisp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">set up OBS Studio with Krisp guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> walks through adding Krisp as the audio source.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"text_center cta_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"button btn--dark\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/\/krisp.ai\/noise-cancellation\/\">Try Krisp for Free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) NVIDIA Broadcast \u2014 Best Free Option for RTX Users<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23308\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nvidia-broadcast-app.jpg\" alt=\"nvidia-broadcast-app\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nvidia-broadcast-app.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nvidia-broadcast-app-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nvidia-broadcast-app-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nvidia-broadcast-app-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nvidia-broadcast-app-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/nvidia-broadcast-app-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NVIDIA Broadcast was the quietest tool we tested \u2014 when it removes noise, the silence between words is dead silent. On our RTX 4060, CPU usage sat at 1\u20132% because all the AI work runs on the GPU&#8217;s Tensor cores. The noise removal was aggressive: it killed the keyboard and dog bark completely. The only downside was a slight thinning of my voice at the highest suppression setting, which disappeared when I dialed it back to moderate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NVIDIA Broadcast is a free AI-powered suite that uses your RTX GPU for real-time mic noise removal, room echo removal, virtual backgrounds, and auto-framing. It creates a virtual microphone and speaker that works in any app.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI noise removal and room echo removal across all apps GPU-accelerated processing via RTX Tensor cores (near-zero CPU load) Virtual background, auto-frame, and eye contact features for video Works as a virtual mic\/speaker across Zoom, Teams, Discord, OBS, and more<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Completely free \u2014 no usage limits, no subscriptions, no tiers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Lowest CPU impact of any tool we tested (1\u20132%)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Excellent for streaming workflows \u2014 routes cleanly into OBS and Discord<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Requires an NVIDIA RTX 2060 or higher \u2014 no AMD, no Intel, no older NVIDIA cards\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Windows only, no macOS or Linux support\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c No meeting transcription or note-taking features<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Free (bundled with NVIDIA drivers).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: If you own an RTX card and want free noise cancellation across every app on your PC without touching your CPU, NVIDIA Broadcast is the strongest free option on Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) AMD Noise Suppression \u2014 Best for AMD Hardware<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23309\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-AMD-Noise-Suppression-\u2014-Best-for-AMD-Hardware.jpg\" alt=\"AMD Noise Suppression \u2014 Best for AMD Hardware\" width=\"1093\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-AMD-Noise-Suppression-\u2014-Best-for-AMD-Hardware.jpg 1093w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-AMD-Noise-Suppression-\u2014-Best-for-AMD-Hardware-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-AMD-Noise-Suppression-\u2014-Best-for-AMD-Hardware-380x278.jpg 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-AMD-Noise-Suppression-\u2014-Best-for-AMD-Hardware-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-AMD-Noise-Suppression-\u2014-Best-for-AMD-Hardware-600x439.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1093px) 100vw, 1093px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD&#8217;s answer to NVIDIA Broadcast is built directly into the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition driver package. No separate install. Open the Audio &amp; Video tab in Adrenalin, toggle noise suppression on, and pick your aggressiveness level. It handles both mic input and speaker output.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We swapped in an RX 7600 for this one. AMD&#8217;s suppression handled the HVAC hum and keyboard well but struggled more with the dog bark compared to NVIDIA Broadcast and Krisp. At the highest aggressiveness setting, voices sounded a touch muffled \u2014 moderate was the sweet spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free and built into existing AMD Adrenalin driver software Hardware-accelerated with low latency processing Works across all communication apps Adjustable aggressiveness from subtle to strong filtering<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Zero setup \u2014 already on your PC if you have AMD drivers installed\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Hardware-accelerated, keeping CPU load low\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 No subscription, no limits<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Requires Ryzen 5000+ or Radeon RX 6000+ hardware\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Windows only\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Less aggressive suppression than NVIDIA Broadcast or Krisp on complex noise<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Free (included with AMD Adrenalin).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: On AMD hardware? This is the obvious first stop \u2014 free, no install, already on your PC. Pair it with Krisp if you need stronger suppression or two-way removal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Windows 11 Voice Focus \/ Studio Effects \u2014 Best Built-In Option<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23311\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/windows-11-studio-effects-quick-settings-hero.webp\" alt=\"Windows 11 Voice Focus : Studio Effects\" width=\"1676\" height=\"1045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/windows-11-studio-effects-quick-settings-hero.webp 1676w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/windows-11-studio-effects-quick-settings-hero-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/windows-11-studio-effects-quick-settings-hero-380x237.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/windows-11-studio-effects-quick-settings-hero-768x479.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/windows-11-studio-effects-quick-settings-hero-1536x958.webp 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/windows-11-studio-effects-quick-settings-hero-600x374.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1676px) 100vw, 1676px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a supported Windows 11 PC, you can enable system-level AI noise reduction without installing anything. Go to Settings \u2192 Bluetooth &amp; devices \u2192 Studio Effects \u2192 Voice Focus and turn it on. It works across every app \u2014 Zoom, Teams, Meet, Discord, everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catch: this only works on PCs with a compatible Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which mostly means Copilot+ PCs and select Surface devices. On our Copilot+ test laptop, Voice Focus reduced keyboard noise and HVAC hum noticeably. It handled the dog bark less cleanly than Krisp or NVIDIA Broadcast, but for a zero-install option, the improvement was real.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI mic noise reduction built into Windows 11, works across all apps Works in any communication app once enabled Low overhead on supported NPU hardware Additional Studio Effects: background blur, eye contact, auto-framing<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 No extra software to install or maintain\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Covers all apps once enabled<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Automatic updates through Windows Update<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Only available on supported NPU\/Copilot+ hardware \u2014 most Windows PCs don&#8217;t have it yet\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Settings menu names and locations vary by device manufacturer\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Less effective than dedicated tools on complex noise profiles<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Free (built into Windows 11 on supported hardware).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: Before installing anything else, check if your PC supports Studio Effects. If it does, you already have a decent noise cancelling app for Windows \u2014 no download needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) SteelSeries Sonar \u2014 Best Free Gaming Audio Suite<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23312\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SteelSeries-Sonar.webp\" alt=\"SteelSeries Sonar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SteelSeries-Sonar.webp 1920w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SteelSeries-Sonar-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SteelSeries-Sonar-380x173.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SteelSeries-Sonar-768x350.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SteelSeries-Sonar-1536x699.webp 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SteelSeries-Sonar-600x273.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sonar surprised us. It&#8217;s marketed as a gaming audio tool, but the AI mic denoise held up well in our meeting test too. It cleaned keyboard noise and fan hum without making voices sound processed. The real power is the audio routing: you can set different volume levels and EQ profiles for game audio, chat audio, and media separately. For gamers who also take work calls on the same PC, that&#8217;s a genuine time-saver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SteelSeries Sonar is a free audio suite inside SteelSeries GG that offers AI mic noise cancellation, per-app audio routing, a customizable parametric EQ, and a Streamer mode for advanced scene management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI mic noise cancellation for voice chat and team comms Per-app audio routing (separate game, chat, media, and aux channels) Parametric EQ with presets and custom profiles Streamer mode for managing audio across OBS scenes Works with any headset \u2014 not limited to SteelSeries hardware<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Completely free with no hidden costs\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Per-app routing is a feature most tools charge for\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Clean mic denoise that works for gaming and meetings<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Primarily designed for gaming use cases \u2014 no meeting transcription or recording\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Audio routing adds a learning curve for first-time users\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Windows only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Free (included with SteelSeries GG software).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: The best free noise cancelling app for Windows gamers, especially those who also take calls on the same PC. The per-app audio routing is the standout feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) OBS Studio (RNNoise Filter) \u2014 Best for Streamers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18547\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/OBS.png\" alt=\"OBS website screenshot\" width=\"1600\" height=\"742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/OBS.png 1600w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/OBS-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/OBS-380x176.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/OBS-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/OBS-1536x712.png 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/OBS-600x278.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/obsproject.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBS Studio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the free, open-source streaming standard) has a built-in noise suppression filter that many users don&#8217;t realize exists. Right-click your audio source, go to Filters, add &#8220;Noise Suppression,&#8221; and choose RNNoise (AI-based) or Speex (lighter, adjustable).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RNNoise handled steady background noise well and kept voice clear during testing. It&#8217;s not as aggressive as Krisp or NVIDIA Broadcast on sudden loud noises, but for constant hum and fan noise during a stream, it does the job. Stack it with a Noise Gate filter for the cleanest results \u2014 RNNoise strips constant noise, the gate silences gaps between speaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in RNNoise (AI) and Speex noise suppression filters Stackable with noise gate, compressor, and expander filters Free and open-source (Windows, macOS, Linux) No additional install if you already use OBS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Already in your streaming software \u2014 zero extra cost\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 RNNoise + Noise Gate combo is surprisingly effective\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u274c Only works within OBS \u2014 not available for Zoom or Teams calls<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u274c Requires some audio filter knowledge to configure well\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Less effective on irregular, loud noise sources<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Free and open-source.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: If you stream with OBS and need basic noise suppression without adding another tool, the built-in RNNoise filter is good enough for most scenarios. Pair with Krisp for coverage across your other apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text_center cta_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"button btn--dark\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/\/krisp.ai\/noise-cancellation\/\">Try Krisp for Free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7) Microsoft Teams Noise Suppression \u2014 Best for Teams-Only Users<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23313\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Teams-noise-suppression.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Teams Noise Suppression\" width=\"1600\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Teams-noise-suppression.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Teams-noise-suppression-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Teams-noise-suppression-380x200.jpg 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Teams-noise-suppression-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Teams-noise-suppression-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Teams-noise-suppression-600x315.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teams includes built-in noise suppression with Auto, Low, and High settings. On the High setting, it reduced keyboard noise and cut most of the HVAC hum. It struggled with the dog bark \u2014 you could still hear it, just quieter. The upside is that there&#8217;s nothing to install if your company already runs on Microsoft 365.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-app noise suppression with Auto, Low, and High options No extra software needed for Microsoft Teams meetings Integrated into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u2705 Zero-config for Teams users \u2014 just toggle the setting\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Good enough for typical office and home noise\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Corporate standardization across teams<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Only works inside Teams \u2014 not usable in Zoom, Meet, Discord, or any other app\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c High mode can make voices sound slightly compressed\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c No control over mic or speaker audio processing separately<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Included with Microsoft Teams \/ Microsoft 365.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: Good enough for Teams-only shops that want better audio without adding software. The moment you need clean audio in Zoom, Meet, or Discord too, switch to Krisp or NVIDIA Broadcast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8) Discord Noise Suppression (Krisp Integration) \u2014 Best for Discord Communities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23314\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/210127122604-discord-app-video-chat.jpg\" alt=\"Discord Noise Suppression\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/210127122604-discord-app-video-chat.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/210127122604-discord-app-video-chat-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/210127122604-discord-app-video-chat-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/210127122604-discord-app-video-chat-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/210127122604-discord-app-video-chat-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discord&#8217;s built-in noise suppression is powered by Krisp technology. One toggle in Voice &amp; Video settings and background noise drops out of your mic feed. It handled keyboard clatter and fan noise well \u2014 noticeably better than Teams&#8217; built-in option. It&#8217;s less aggressive than the standalone Krisp app, but for voice chat during gaming sessions, the quality-to-effort ratio is excellent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in noise suppression powered by Krisp AI within Discord One-click toggle in Voice &amp; Video settings Effective at reducing keyboard, fan, and ambient noise<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 No separate install \u2014 built into Discord\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Works well for gaming and community voice chat\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Powered by the same AI as the full Krisp app<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Only works inside Discord \u2014 not available in other apps\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Suppression is less aggressive than the standalone Krisp app<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c No incoming audio noise removal \u2014 only filters your mic<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Free (included with Discord).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: For Discord voice chat, the built-in suppression is good enough for most users. If you need two-way noise removal or coverage across all your apps, upgrade to the full Krisp app using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.krisp.ai\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4420145521436-Set-up-Discord-with-Krisp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">set up Discord with Krisp guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a Mac user, check out our list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-mac\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">noise cancellation apps for Mac<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9) Google Meet Noise Cancellation \u2014 Best for Meet-Only Users<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23315\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/68514326cb27d3665163001e_Noise-Cancellation-in-Google-Meet.webp\" alt=\"Google Meet Noise Cancellation\" width=\"1363\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/68514326cb27d3665163001e_Noise-Cancellation-in-Google-Meet.webp 1363w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/68514326cb27d3665163001e_Noise-Cancellation-in-Google-Meet-300x136.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/68514326cb27d3665163001e_Noise-Cancellation-in-Google-Meet-380x173.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/68514326cb27d3665163001e_Noise-Cancellation-in-Google-Meet-768x349.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/68514326cb27d3665163001e_Noise-Cancellation-in-Google-Meet-600x273.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1363px) 100vw, 1363px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Meet includes in-app noise cancellation that you can toggle in Settings \u2192 Audio. In our test, it reduced typing sounds and door clicks well enough for a quiet home office. It handled room echo better than Teams&#8217; suppression did. But like every in-app tool, it only works inside Meet \u2014 the moment you switch to Zoom or Discord, you&#8217;re back to raw audio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-app noise cancellation for Google Meet calls Reduces typing, door clicks, and light room echo Simple toggle in Meet audio settings<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 No extra software needed for Google Workspace users\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Handles common office noise well \u2705 Better echo reduction than most in-app competitors<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Only works inside Google Meet \u2014 no other apps\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Less effective in very noisy environments (construction, loud pets)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c No standalone control \u2014 tied to the Meet app<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Included with Google Meet \/ Google Workspace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: Does the job for Meet-only users in moderately noisy rooms. Louder environments or multi-app workflows need a dedicated tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text_center cta_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"button btn--dark\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/\/krisp.ai\/noise-cancellation\/\">Try Krisp for Free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10) Audacity \u2014 Best for Post-Production Editing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23316\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x.webp\" alt=\"Audacity \u2014 Best for Post-Production Editing\" width=\"1050\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x.webp 1050w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x-300x207.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x-380x263.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x-768x531.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/05r7UUqlfhfATKgQEtc1pn0-29.fit_lim.size_1050x-600x415.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audacity is the free, open-source audio editor that podcasters and content creators have relied on for over two decades. Its noise reduction effect uses a &#8220;noise profile&#8221; approach: you select a few seconds of background-only audio, Audacity learns the noise pattern, then subtracts it from your entire recording.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We ran the same raw recording through Audacity&#8217;s noise reduction and compared it with the real-time tools. Audacity produced the cleanest result by a clear margin \u2014 because it has the advantage of analyzing the entire file rather than processing frame-by-frame in real time. The trade-off, of course, is that it can&#8217;t help you during a live call.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Key Features<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free, open-source audio editor with powerful noise reduction effect Noise profile approach for precise, targeted reduction Supports WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG, and more Extensive plugin ecosystem (VST, LADSPA, Nyquist) Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, Linux<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Produces the cleanest noise removal results we tested (post-production)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Completely free, no usage limits, no subscriptions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Massive community and plugin ecosystem<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c No real-time noise cancellation \u2014 strictly post-production\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Steeper learning curve than one-click tools\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Manual workflow: each file needs individual processing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Free and open-source.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro tip: Record 5\u201310 seconds of &#8220;room silence&#8221; (no talking, just ambient noise) at the start of every session. This gives Audacity a clean noise profile to work with, and the difference in results is dramatic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: The most reliable tool for cleaning recorded audio on Windows, Mac, and Linux. If your noise problem is in a recording rather than a live call, Audacity is the answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11) SoliCall Pro \u2014 Best for Call Centers &amp; VoIP<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23317\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.webp\" alt=\"SoliCall Pro \u2014 Best for Call Centers &amp; VoIP\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-380x209.webp 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-768x422.webp 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-600x330.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SoliCall Pro is built for enterprise telephony environments, not consumer use. It uses reference-based noise cancellation with dual-channel processing. That means it can isolate and remove noise more precisely than single-channel consumer tools. It also includes acoustic echo cancellation and an API for integration into custom applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interface is functional but dated. Setup involves more configuration than a drag-and-drop install. But for organizations running hundreds of agent seats where call audio quality directly impacts customer satisfaction, SoliCall handles the job in ways consumer tools can&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Key Features<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise-grade noise suppression with acoustic echo cancellation Reference-based dual-channel processing for more precise noise isolation API for custom application integration Profile-based filtering that adapts to specific environments Compatible with softphones and SIP-based call platforms<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Pros<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Strongest echo cancellation of any tool we tested\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Built for high-volume call center deployments<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u2705 API integration for custom telephony stacks<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Cons\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c 3-day free evaluation only \u2014 per-seat licensing required after trial\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Windows only, dated interface\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Overkill for individual users or small teams<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Pricing: Paid per-seat licensing (20-seat minimum), typically $30\u201350\/seat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udccc Verdict: If you run a call center or BPO operation on Windows and need per-seat noise suppression with echo cancellation and API access, SoliCall Pro is the enterprise pick.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparison Table<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Tool<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Best For<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Works Across Apps?<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Key Strength<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Main Limitation<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Pricing<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Krisp<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionals &amp; remote teams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-way AI noise cancellation, transcription, AI notes, bot-free recording<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid after 7-day trial<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free 7-day trial; from <\/span><b>$8\/month annually<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NVIDIA Broadcast<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTX users<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very strong GPU-based noise removal with low CPU usage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires NVIDIA RTX 2060+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>AMD Noise Suppression<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD hardware users<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built into AMD Adrenalin, low-latency hardware acceleration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needs Ryzen 5000+ or Radeon RX 6000+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Windows 11 Voice Focus \/ Studio Effects<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in Windows option<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No install needed on supported Windows 11 devices<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only works on supported NPU\/Copilot+ hardware<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SteelSeries Sonar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gamers &amp; streamers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free AI mic denoise plus advanced per-app audio routing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning curve; gaming-focused<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>OBS Studio RNNoise Filter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, OBS only<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good built-in suppression for streaming audio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not work in Zoom, Teams, Meet, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Microsoft Teams Noise Suppression<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teams-only users<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, Teams only<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy built-in noise suppression for Microsoft 365 users<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only works inside Teams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included with Teams\/Microsoft 365<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Discord Noise Suppression<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discord communities<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, Discord only<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in Krisp-powered mic noise suppression<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No incoming audio cleanup; Discord only<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Google Meet Noise Cancellation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet-only users<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, Meet only<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple in-app noise cancellation and echo reduction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not suitable for very noisy environments<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included with Google Meet\/Workspace<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Audacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-production editing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, recordings only<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleanest results for recorded audio using noise profiles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not real-time; manual workflow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SoliCall Pro<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call centers &amp; VoIP teams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, VoIP-focused<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise-grade echo cancellation, API access, dual-channel processing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overkill for individuals; dated UI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid, usually <\/span><b>$30\u201350\/seat<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System-Wide vs. In-App: When to Use Each<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing between system-wide and in-app noise cancellation for Windows determines how many of your apps get clean audio \u2014 and how much setup you&#8217;ll deal with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System-wide tools (Krisp, NVIDIA Broadcast, AMD Noise Suppression, Windows 11 Voice Focus) process audio for every app on your PC. Set them up once, and every call, stream, and recording gets clean audio automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-app tools (Teams suppression, Discord&#8217;s Krisp integration, Google Meet, Zoom&#8217;s built-in option, OBS filters) only work inside that one platform. They&#8217;re the simplest option for Windows users who stick to one app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose system-wide when: You switch between Teams, Zoom, and Meet throughout the day You record or stream while on a call You want consistent audio quality across every app You use VoIP or softphone apps that don&#8217;t have built-in suppression<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose in-app when: Your work happens almost entirely in one platform (e.g., Teams-only company) You want zero setup and zero configuration Your PC is older and you want minimal resource overhead<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>One critical rule:<\/strong> never stack two noise cancelling apps on the same audio source. Running Krisp and Teams&#8217; built-in suppression simultaneously will cause artifacts, robotic voice, or audio dropouts. Pick one and disable the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Choose the Right Noise Cancelling App for Your PC<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Identify Your Use Case<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live meetings &amp; calls \u2192 You need real-time suppression that covers all your apps. Start with Krisp (any hardware), NVIDIA Broadcast (RTX GPU), or AMD Noise Suppression (AMD hardware).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streaming &amp; gaming \u2192 OBS RNNoise filter if you&#8217;re already in OBS. SteelSeries Sonar for per-app routing. NVIDIA Broadcast for full coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-production editing \u2192 Audacity for free. Adobe Podcast&#8217;s Enhance Speech if you want one-click cloud processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise call center \u2192 SoliCall Pro for per-seat deployment, or Krisp Enterprise for broader app coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Check Your Hardware<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NVIDIA RTX card? \u2192 NVIDIA Broadcast is free and excellent. Hard to beat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD Ryzen 5000+ or RX 6000+? \u2192 AMD Noise Suppression is free and built in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NPU \/ Copilot+ PC? \u2192 Windows 11 Voice Focus works with zero installs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of the above? \u2192 Krisp is the best noise cancelling app for PC that works on any Windows hardware. SteelSeries Sonar is free too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Decide Your Budget<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0 \u2192 NVIDIA Broadcast, AMD Noise Suppression, Windows Voice Focus, SteelSeries Sonar, OBS filters, Audacity, or in-app options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~$8\/month \u2192 Krisp Core \u2014 adds two-way noise removal, transcription, meeting notes, and system-wide coverage on any hardware.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$30\u201350\/seat \u2192 SoliCall Pro for enterprise telephony deployments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Evaluate Privacy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local-processing tools (Krisp, NVIDIA Broadcast, AMD, Audacity, OBS, SteelSeries Sonar) never send your audio to external servers. If you&#8217;re on confidential calls \u2014 legal, medical, financial \u2014 local processing is the safe choice. Cloud-based tools upload your audio for processing, so they&#8217;re a poor fit for sensitive conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance Tips for Windows<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match sample rates across the OS and apps. Set everything to 48 kHz for meetings and video work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set input gain once in Windows Sound settings. Disable auto-gain in Zoom, Teams, and Meet to prevent level jumping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Balanced or High Performance power mode during calls and recordings. Power Saver can throttle audio processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update drivers \u2014 audio, GPU, and chipset \u2014 before important sessions. Outdated drivers are the #1 cause of audio routing issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable unused virtual audio devices in Sound settings to simplify routing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close background apps that may capture the microphone (voice assistants, other recording tools).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t stack filters. Keep only one noise cancelling tool active on your mic at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use wired headphones to prevent echo feedback and Bluetooth audio dropouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a steady mic distance of 15\u201320 cm for consistent tone and suppression performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run a 10-second test recording before every important call to confirm levels and clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text_center cta_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"button btn--dark\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/\/krisp.ai\/noise-cancellation\/\">Try Krisp for Free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>What is the best noise cancelling app for Windows?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> For most users, Krisp is the strongest noise cancelling app for Windows. It works system-wide on any hardware, removes noise from both your microphone and incoming audio, and includes meeting transcription. If you have an NVIDIA RTX card, NVIDIA Broadcast is the best free option. Windows 11 Voice Focus is the best built-in choice on supported PCs. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Is there a free noise cancelling app for PC?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> Yes. NVIDIA Broadcast, AMD Noise Suppression, SteelSeries Sonar, OBS Studio\u2019s RNNoise filter, Audacity, and the built-in noise suppression in Windows 11, Teams, Discord, Zoom, and Google Meet are all free options. Some require specific hardware, such as an NVIDIA RTX GPU or AMD hardware. Krisp also offers a free 7-day trial. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Does Windows 11 have built-in noise cancellation?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> Yes. Windows 11 includes Voice Focus and Studio Effects on supported hardware, mainly Copilot+ PCs and devices with a Neural Processing Unit. You can enable it in Settings \u2192 Bluetooth &amp; devices \u2192 Studio Effects \u2192 Voice Focus. Windows 10 has basic microphone enhancements but does not include AI-powered noise suppression. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>What\u2019s the difference between noise suppression and noise cancellation in software?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> In the software context, the terms are often used interchangeably. Both usually refer to AI-based removal of unwanted background sound from audio. Technically, noise cancellation originally described anti-phase sound waves used in headphone hardware, while noise suppression refers to algorithmic filtering. For software tools, both terms generally mean background noise removal. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Can I use a noise cancelling app for Windows during Zoom calls?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> Yes. Tools like Krisp and NVIDIA Broadcast work with Zoom by letting you select the virtual microphone as your input device in Zoom\u2019s audio settings. Zoom also has built-in noise suppression under Settings \u2192 Audio \u2192 Background Noise Suppression, but it only works inside Zoom and is usually less flexible than a dedicated system-wide tool. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Do noise cancelling apps for Windows affect voice quality or add latency?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> Modern AI-based noise cancelling tools usually add very low latency, often around 5\u201320 milliseconds, which is generally unnoticeable in conversation. GPU-accelerated options such as NVIDIA Broadcast and AMD Noise Suppression tend to have especially low latency. At very aggressive suppression settings, some tools may slightly muffle the voice or clip loud consonants. [\/faq[faq question=\"Can I run two noise cancelling apps on Windows at the same time?\"] No. It is better to avoid running two noise cancelling tools on the same audio source. Using two tools together can cause artifacts, robotic-sounding audio, or dropouts. Choose either one system-wide tool or one in-app noise suppression setting, then disable the others. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Are noise cancelling apps for PC safe for privacy?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> It depends on the tool. Local-processing tools such as Krisp, NVIDIA Broadcast, AMD Noise Suppression, Audacity, OBS Studio, and SteelSeries Sonar process audio on your device rather than sending it to external servers. Cloud-based post-production tools may upload audio for processing. For confidential calls, such as legal, medical, or financial conversations, choose local-processing tools and review the provider\u2019s privacy policy. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Is Krisp better than other noise cancelling apps for Windows?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\"> Krisp is our product, but the comparison is based on hands-on testing under controlled conditions. Krisp is strongest for system-wide Windows noise cancellation, incoming audio cleanup, and meeting transcription. Competitors lead in specific areas: NVIDIA Broadcast is the best free GPU-accelerated option, Audacity is strongest for post-production cleanup, and SteelSeries Sonar is especially useful for gaming audio routing. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most &#8220;best noise cancelling apps for Windows&#8221; lists in 2026 are recycled product descriptions glued together with affiliate links. They rank tools nobody has opened, skip pricing, and call everything &#8220;the best&#8221; without explaining how they decided. That doesn&#8217;t help you choose anything. &nbsp; We took a different approach. We installed 15 noise cancelling apps [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":23318,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"two_page_speed":[]},"categories":[443,518,414],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v23.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We tested 15+ noise cancelling apps for Windows on the same PC. Here are the 11 best picks for meetings, streaming, gaming, and audio editing on Windows\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"We tested 15+ noise cancelling apps for Windows on the same PC. Here are the 11 best picks for meetings, streaming, gaming, and audio editing on Windows\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Krisp\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/krispHQ\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-06-05T08:50:13+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-06-05T10:52:09+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Working-in-an-open-office-1024x576-1.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"576\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Alexandra Cote\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@krispHQ\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@krispHQ\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Alexandra Cote\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/47f0d43fef6cffdf65c08d4336509dee\"},\"headline\":\"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026 (Tested &#038; Ranked)\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-06-05T08:50:13+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-05T10:52:09+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/\"},\"wordCount\":4894,\"commentCount\":4,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Working-in-an-open-office-1024x576-1.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"AI Meeting Assistant\",\"Audio Quality\",\"Noise Cancellation\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/\",\"name\":\"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Working-in-an-open-office-1024x576-1.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-06-05T08:50:13+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-05T10:52:09+00:00\",\"description\":\"We tested 15+ noise cancelling apps for Windows on the same PC. Here are the 11 best picks for meetings, streaming, gaming, and audio editing on Windows\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Working-in-an-open-office-1024x576-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Working-in-an-open-office-1024x576-1.png\",\"width\":1024,\"height\":576,\"caption\":\"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026 (Tested & Ranked)\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026 (Tested &#038; Ranked)\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Krisp\",\"description\":\"Blog\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Krisp\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/K.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/K.png\",\"width\":696,\"height\":696,\"caption\":\"Krisp\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/krispHQ\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/krispHQ\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/krisphq\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCAMZinJdR9P33fZUNpuxXtg\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/47f0d43fef6cffdf65c08d4336509dee\",\"name\":\"Alexandra Cote\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0cdb987b9935c9e73877eb7a04d2d320?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0cdb987b9935c9e73877eb7a04d2d320?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Alexandra Cote\"},\"description\":\"Alexandra Cote is a SaaS content writer and strategist with a passion for content marketing, social media marketing wonders, and artificial intelligence. She\u2019s also a strong supporter of staying happy at work and choosing a career path that\u2019s healthy for people\u2019s wellness.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/mktodyssey.wordpress.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/author\/alexandra-cote\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026","description":"We tested 15+ noise cancelling apps for Windows on the same PC. Here are the 11 best picks for meetings, streaming, gaming, and audio editing on Windows","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026","og_description":"We tested 15+ noise cancelling apps for Windows on the same PC. Here are the 11 best picks for meetings, streaming, gaming, and audio editing on Windows","og_url":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/","og_site_name":"Krisp","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/krispHQ\/","article_published_time":"2026-06-05T08:50:13+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-06-05T10:52:09+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":576,"url":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Working-in-an-open-office-1024x576-1.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Alexandra Cote","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@krispHQ","twitter_site":"@krispHQ","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/"},"author":{"name":"Alexandra Cote","@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/47f0d43fef6cffdf65c08d4336509dee"},"headline":"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026 (Tested &#038; Ranked)","datePublished":"2026-06-05T08:50:13+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-05T10:52:09+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/"},"wordCount":4894,"commentCount":4,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Working-in-an-open-office-1024x576-1.png","articleSection":["AI Meeting Assistant","Audio Quality","Noise Cancellation"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/","url":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/","name":"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Working-in-an-open-office-1024x576-1.png","datePublished":"2026-06-05T08:50:13+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-05T10:52:09+00:00","description":"We tested 15+ noise cancelling apps for Windows on the same PC. Here are the 11 best picks for meetings, streaming, gaming, and audio editing on Windows","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Working-in-an-open-office-1024x576-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Working-in-an-open-office-1024x576-1.png","width":1024,"height":576,"caption":"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026 (Tested & Ranked)"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/noise-cancelling-apps-windows\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"11 Best Noise Cancelling Apps for Windows in 2026 (Tested &#038; Ranked)"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/","name":"Krisp","description":"Blog","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#organization","name":"Krisp","url":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/K.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/K.png","width":696,"height":696,"caption":"Krisp"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/krispHQ\/","https:\/\/x.com\/krispHQ","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/krisphq\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCAMZinJdR9P33fZUNpuxXtg"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/47f0d43fef6cffdf65c08d4336509dee","name":"Alexandra Cote","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0cdb987b9935c9e73877eb7a04d2d320?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0cdb987b9935c9e73877eb7a04d2d320?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Alexandra Cote"},"description":"Alexandra Cote is a SaaS content writer and strategist with a passion for content marketing, social media marketing wonders, and artificial intelligence. She\u2019s also a strong supporter of staying happy at work and choosing a career path that\u2019s healthy for people\u2019s wellness.","sameAs":["https:\/\/mktodyssey.wordpress.com"],"url":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/author\/alexandra-cote\/"}]}},"primary_category":"AI Meeting Assistant","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1549"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1549"}],"version-history":[{"count":66,"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1549\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23332,"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1549\/revisions\/23332"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}