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Elgato Marketplace Noise Removal

AI-powered noise suppression plugin for clean, distraction-free voice audio

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Elgato Marketplace Noise Removal Overview

  • Updated March 9, 2026

Elgato Marketplace Noise Removal is a free AI-enhanced noise suppression plugin designed for creators, streamers, and podcasters. It removes background sounds like fans, traffic, and keyboard noise with a single toggle.

The plugin is ultra lightweight, CPU-only, and integrates seamlessly with Elgato Wave Link as well as DAWs via VST3 support on Windows.

Key Features

  • AI Noise Suppression: Uses AI models to remove constant and intermittent background sounds like fans, traffic, and PC hum.
  • One-Toggle Simplicity: Activate noise removal instantly without complex configuration or audio engineering knowledge.
  • Ultra Lightweight Performance: Optimized to run on almost any CPU without noticeable system slowdown.
  • No Special Hardware Required: Works entirely on CPU, eliminating the need for NVIDIA GPUs or dedicated AI hardware.
  • Wave Link Integration: Installs automatically into Elgato Wave Link for per-channel noise control.
  • VST3 Compatibility: Can be used in DAWs like Reaper, Ableton Live, and Cubase.

Price

Plan Price Featured
Noise Removal (Free) $0 (Free) AI noise suppression, CPU-only processing, VST3 & Wave Link support

 

Pros

Competitor

Pros
NVIDIA Broadcast Noise Removal Elgato Noise Removal works without requiring an NVIDIA RTX GPU, making it far more accessible and affordable. It runs reliably on CPU-only systems and integrates directly into Wave Link and DAWs, whereas NVIDIA Broadcast is limited to compatible GPUs and standalone routing.
Krisp Unlike Krisp’s subscription-based model, Elgato Noise Removal is completely free with no usage limits. It also runs locally without account sign-in, offering simpler setup and predictable performance for streamers who want consistent audio processing.
OBS Noise Suppression (RNNoise) Elgato’s plugin provides higher-quality suppression with fewer artifacts compared to OBS RNNoise, especially for non-streaming use. Its VST3 support allows broader use across DAWs and communication apps beyond OBS alone.
Adobe Podcast Enhance Elgato Noise Removal works in real time, making it suitable for live streaming and calls. Adobe Podcast Enhance is post-processing only, which limits its usefulness for creators who need clean audio during live sessions.
RTX Voice Compared to RTX Voice, Elgato Noise Removal is lighter on system resources and does not lock users into NVIDIA hardware. This makes it easier to deploy on budget or non-gaming PCs.

Cons

Competitor

Cons
NVIDIA Broadcast Noise Removal While more accessible, Elgato Noise Removal can be slightly less aggressive than NVIDIA Broadcast in extremely noisy environments. RTX-based processing may outperform it when dealing with sudden, loud background sounds.
Krisp Krisp offers advanced controls and cross-platform mobile support that Elgato Noise Removal lacks. Elgato’s plugin is Windows-only and focuses more on simplicity than deep customization.
OBS Noise Suppression (RNNoise) OBS’s built-in solution is fully integrated and requires no additional software ecosystem. Elgato Noise Removal depends on Wave Link or VST-compatible hosts, which may be extra setup for some users.
Adobe Podcast Enhance Adobe’s tool can dramatically reshape voice tone and clarity for recorded audio. Elgato Noise Removal focuses strictly on noise suppression and does not enhance vocal presence to the same extent.
RTX Voice RTX Voice may deliver stronger suppression for keyboard and mouse clicks in some scenarios. Elgato Noise Removal prioritizes low CPU usage, which can slightly reduce maximum suppression strength.

Verified Customer Reviews

  • Reddit r/elgato: One user felt the built-in Elgato Marketplace Noise Removal performed worse than Sonar and Nvidia Broadcast, noting friends said the mic quality “sounds worse” after switching to Wave 2.0. A community reply explained that the lightweight Elgato Marketplace Noise Removal relies on older-style cancellation similar to RNNoise with an added Noise Gate, so it handles constant sounds like fans or AC units better than sudden background noises that AI/ML tools suppress more effectively.