Krisp
With remote work on the rise for nonprofits, background noise during meetings can be very distracting. Whether working from home, a coffee shop or an airport, Krisp removes most background noise, other voices and even echos, using an AI algorithm to isolate your voice and/or the people you’re speaking to.
Website: Krisp.ai
File Under: Productivity | Remote Work
Uses:
- Remove unwanted background noise and room echo during your incoming and outgoing calls
- Access multi-voice support so you can hear everyone at once
- Available for Windows, MacOS and iOS (Android coming soon)
Pros:
- Avoid muting yourself and/or other participants on calls due to unwanted noise
- Easy to configure as you can simply select Krisp as your microphone setting
- Perform all audio processing locally – adding security and saving bandwidth
- Easily integrates with nearly any room system software such as Zoom Rooms and Microsoft Team Rooms
- Downloadable as a Google Chrome extension, or as an app for Windows, MacOS and iOS
Cons:
- Most call and meeting apps default to your primary/default microphone and speakers, so you’ll need to select Krisp as the mic and speakers in each program
- Reduces audio frequency range to prioritize normal vocal range for calls, which makes it not ideal for recording or podcasting
- They are still a relatively small company, so they have limited resources and reach
Pricing:
- Free plan: All users get 120 min/week of free noise cancellation
- Krisp Pro and Teams: $3.33/user/mo (paid annually)
- Nonprofit Discounts
- Free: All nonprofits, educators, hospital and government workers get free unlimited usage for 6 months
- Learn more in Krisp’s Help article, then fill out this form to request your free access.
