Krisp
Raycast
| Feature | Krisp | Raycast |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8/mo | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-workers, call-center-agents, podcasters, freelancers | mac-developers, power-users, productivity-enthusiasts, keyboard-driven-workflows |
| Founded | 2017 | 2020 |
| Noise Cancellation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Echo Removal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Meeting Transcription | ✓ | ✗ |
| Meeting Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Call Insights | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cross Platform | ✓ | ✗ |
| Launcher | ✗ | ✓ |
| Extensions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Window Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Clipboard History | ✗ | ✓ |
| Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quicklinks | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Krisp Pros
- Works with any app
- Excellent noise removal
- Meeting transcription
- Low latency
✗ Krisp Cons
- Free plan limited minutes
- Occasional voice distortion
- CPU usage on older machines
✓ Raycast Pros
- Incredibly fast keyboard-driven launcher
- Rich extension store with 1000+ community extensions
- Built-in AI chat with multiple models (GPT-4, Claude)
- Window management and clipboard history included
✗ Raycast Cons
- macOS only (no Windows or Linux support)
- AI features require Pro subscription
- Some extensions less polished than native apps
The Verdict
Krisp is built for remote workers and call center agents, with a focus on noise-cancellation and echo-removal. Raycast targets mac developers and power users and leads with launcher and extensions.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($8/mo for Krisp, $8/mo for Raycast), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Raycast edges out on user ratings (4.8 vs 4.4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Raycast offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Krisp takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Raycast has a slight overall edge — but if works with any app matters most to you, Krisp may still be the right call.