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Head-to-head · Noise Cancellation Software

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor vs Cleanvoice AI

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor #6 in Noise Cancellation Software 8.0/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Waves Audio
Cleanvoice AI #8 in Noise Cancellation Software 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Cleanvoice AI

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor leads on 0 checks, Cleanvoice AI on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWaves NS1 Noise Suppressor · 8.0/10
  • Most featuresWaves NS1 Noise Suppressor · 2 of 2

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor scores higher on our rubric for noise cancellation software: 8.0 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor is the better fit for simple real-time dialogue suppression in audio workflows. Cleanvoice AI is the better fit for podcast teams editing noisy recordings in batches.

  • Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor fits best

    Simple real-time dialogue suppression in audio workflows

  • Cleanvoice AI fits best

    Podcast teams editing noisy recordings in batches

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Side by side

Feature Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor 8.0/10 Visit ↗ Cleanvoice AI 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.7
Ranking #6 in Noise Cancellation Software #8 in Noise Cancellation Software
Best for Simple real-time dialogue suppression in audio workflows Podcast teams editing noisy recordings in batches
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $11/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud
Platforms Windows, macOS Web
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor 2/2 · Cleanvoice AI 0/2
Real-time processing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recording cleanup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Noise reduction modes Voice Not checked yet
Supported platforms Windows, macOS; host software support not established in cited product page multiple
Microphone input Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free-plan minutes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Real-time analysis separates voice from unwanted background noise
  • Single fader keeps suppression control straightforward
  • Mono and stereo components support varied track configurations
  • Removes background noise, filler words, breaths, silences, and stutters
  • Edits audio and video with multitrack, mixing, and timeline export
  • Provides web, REST, Python, and JavaScript access plus workflow integrations
Cons
  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Requires compatible host software for production workflows
  • Single-fader control limits detailed parameter adjustment
  • No perpetual free plan; paid processing starts at $11
  • Speech-enhancement SDK processing is file-based, not real-time
  • Designed for recorded batch workflows rather than live audio
Our verdict

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor is a desktop audio plugin for reducing unwanted background noise around dialogue and voice. It analyzes incoming audio in real time, separates voice from background sound, and applies suppression through one…

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Cleanvoice AI is a web-based and API-accessible service for podcasters, media agencies, businesses, audio engineers, and video editors. It processes recorded audio and video to remove background noise, filler words, long silences, mouth…

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  1. Waves NS1 Noise SuppressorNoise Cancellation Software 8.0Paid
  2. Cleanvoice AINoise Cancellation Software 7.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor — where it wins

    • Real-time analysis separates voice from unwanted background noise
    • Single fader keeps suppression control straightforward
    • Mono and stereo components support varied track configurations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product with no free plan
    • Requires compatible host software for production workflows
    • Single-fader control limits detailed parameter adjustment

  • Cleanvoice AI — where it wins

    • Removes background noise, filler words, breaths, silences, and stutters
    • Edits audio and video with multitrack, mixing, and timeline export
    • Provides web, REST, Python, and JavaScript access plus workflow integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No perpetual free plan; paid processing starts at $11
    • Speech-enhancement SDK processing is file-based, not real-time
    • Designed for recorded batch workflows rather than live audio

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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