Apps with Noise cancellation
9 apps
Top Noise cancellation apps ranked by the community
OBS Studio is a free, open source app for recording and live streaming video from your screen, cameras, games and other sources. Scenes can mix multiple sources with audio filters, transitions and chroma key, and it streams to platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Widely used by streamers and educators, it runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and can be extended with plugins.
8 OBS Studio alternativesPros
- Free and open source, with no watermark or time limits
- Scenes mix screens, cameras and media with filters and transitions
- Streams to Twitch, YouTube and more, and is extensible with plugins
Cons
- Steep learning curve for first-time users
- No built-in editor for trimming recordings
Cost / LicenseFreeOpen sourceCategoriesAudacity is a free, open source audio editor for recording and editing voice, music and podcasts. It provides multi-track editing, noise reduction, effects, spectral views and support for VST3, LV2 and Audio Unit plugins, and it runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. Maintained by Muse Group with community contributors, it can optionally save projects to audio.com.
10 Audacity alternativesPros
- Completely free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Handles recording, cutting, noise reduction and effects for everyday jobs
- Supports VST3, LV2 and Audio Unit plugins
Cons
- Interface feels less polished than commercial audio editors
- Limited multitrack mixing and MIDI tools for music production
Cost / LicenseFreeOpen sourceCategoriesAdobe Audition is a digital audio workstation for editing, mixing and restoring audio, aimed at podcasters, broadcasters and video editors. It combines waveform and multitrack editing with a spectral frequency display, noise reduction, loudness tools and Essential Sound presets. It integrates with Premiere Pro and is included in Creative Cloud for Windows and macOS.
9 Adobe Audition alternativesPros
- Spectral frequency display allows precise noise and click removal
- Strong restoration and loudness tools for podcasts and broadcast
- Smooth round-trips with Premiere Pro for video projects
Cons
- Only available by subscription through Creative Cloud
- Little support for MIDI or music composition compared with a full DAW
Cost / LicenseFree trialProprietaryCategoriesRiverside is an online studio for recording podcasts, interviews and video shows with remote guests. Each participant is recorded locally in high quality, so unstable connections do not ruin the result, and files upload progressively. It adds transcription, a text-based editor, background noise removal, AI clips for social media and live streaming, on the web and mobile apps.
7 Riverside alternativesPros
- Local recording keeps quality high even on shaky connections
- Transcript-based editor and AI clips speed up publishing
- Guests join from a browser link or the mobile app
Cons
- Advanced editing and AI features are reserved for paid plans
- Guests must stay connected until their local recording finishes uploading
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryAdobe Podcast is a set of web-based AI audio tools for podcasters and video creators. Its most used tool, Enhance Speech, removes background noise and echo from voice recordings, while Mic Check helps set up microphones and Studio lets you record and edit audio by editing its transcript. Basic use is free, with higher limits in the premium plan.
8 Adobe Podcast alternativesPros
- Enhance Speech cleans up noisy voice recordings in one click
- Runs in the browser with nothing to install
- Transcript-based editing makes cutting speech as easy as editing text
Cons
- Enhanced audio can sound processed or artificial on some voices
- Free use is capped; higher limits require the premium plan
- Requires an Adobe account and uploading audio to Adobe’s servers
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsAuphonic is a web service that automatically finishes spoken audio: it balances levels between speakers, normalizes loudness to broadcast and podcast standards, reduces noise and hum, and can cut filler words and silences. It also offers speech recognition, chapter marks, direct publishing to hosting services and an API. A monthly amount of free processing time is included.
8 Auphonic alternativesPros
- Automatically levels speakers and normalizes loudness to podcast standards
- Takes repetitive post-production off your plate for recurring shows
- API and direct publishing fit into automated podcast workflows
Cons
- Little manual control compared with editing audio yourself in a DAW
- Free processing time is limited each month
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesPlatformsKrisp started as an app that removes background noise, echo and other voices from your microphone and speakers in any calling app, and now adds a bot-free AI meeting assistant. Running on your computer, it transcribes Zoom, Meet or Teams calls, writes summaries and action items, and also offers accent conversion for call centers. A free plan includes limited daily usage.
10 Krisp alternativesPros
- Removes background noise and echo in any calling app
- Bot-free transcription and summaries run on your computer
- Accent conversion option for call center teams
Cons
- Free plan is capped by daily usage
- Desktop only, with no web or mobile app
- Real-time processing can weigh on older computers
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesGoogle Meet is Google's video meeting service, usable directly in the browser or in mobile apps without installing software. It integrates with Google Calendar and Gmail for scheduling and joining, and offers screen sharing, live captions, background effects and noise cancellation. Recording, breakout rooms and Gemini note-taking need a paid Workspace plan; personal accounts can host shorter group calls for free.
8 Google Meet alternativesPros
- Joins directly from the browser with nothing to install
- Tight integration with Google Calendar and Gmail
- Live captions and noise cancellation built in
Cons
- Recording and breakout rooms require a paid Workspace plan
- Free group calls have a time limit
- Fewer advanced webinar features than dedicated platforms
Cost / LicenseFreemiumProprietaryCategoriesWebex is Cisco's collaboration suite covering video meetings, team messaging, webinars and cloud calling, built with large enterprises and their security requirements in mind. Meetings can be end-to-end encrypted, and an AI Assistant provides summaries, noise removal and real-time translation. Webex also integrates with Cisco's meeting room hardware, and a free plan is available for basic meetings.
8 Webex alternativesPros
- Enterprise-grade security with end-to-end encrypted meetings
- AI Assistant provides summaries and real-time translation
- Integrates with Cisco meeting room hardware
Cons
- Interface can feel complex compared with simpler meeting apps
- Free plan is limited to basic meetings
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