neep
neep is computer software that reduces noise in both outgoing and incoming audio during voice and video calls.
What neep is
neep is computer software that reduces noise in both outgoing and incoming audio during voice and video calls. It can remove microphone sounds such as barking dogs, keyboard noise, fans, and lawn equipment, and can reduce background noise coming from another caller. Users can register their voice so nearby voices are reduced while theirs remains prominent; the software also addresses echo from a poor microphone or a returning voice. neep works with apps that let users select a microphone, with setup guides for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord, and RingCentral. Processing runs on the user’s device; the company says cloud access is used only for login and license verification and that call audio is not recorded, stored, or shared. It supports Linux, macOS, and Windows, though Linux versions have minimum requirements. Individuals and small teams can choose $9/user/mo billed annually, with a 14-day trial, or $12 per user per month. Teams of 10 or more can request a quote.
Good
- Reduces noise in outgoing and incoming audio
- Voice registration can prioritize the user's voice
- Processing runs on the user's device
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
- 14-day free trial
Watch out
- May not install where downloads are blocked
- Some virtual desktop setups may not work
- Linux has minimum version requirements
Who it suits
neep may suit people who take calls in noisy surroundings and want to reduce sound from both sides of a conversation. It is intended for computer users whose calling app allows microphone selection.
Verdict
neep focuses on call audio cleanup and processes noise on the computer rather than storing call audio in the cloud. Check operating-system requirements and installation compatibility before choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From neep's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals & small teams (annual) | $9 a year | 14-day free trial · unlimited use · no daily minutes cap · $9/user/mo · billed annually |
| Individuals & small teams (monthly) | $12 a month | Unlimited use · no daily minutes cap · $12 per user per month |
| Teams of 10+ | Priced on request | 10 or more users · volume discount · team license management · Quote by team size |
The facts
Each one read from neep's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio data
- neep says it does not record or store call audio or share conversations.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Echo
- The product says it removes echo from a poor microphone or a user’s own voice returning in the call.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Installation limitation
- The setup guide says neep may not install on computers that block software downloads or in some virtual desktop setups.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Integrations
- neep works in apps that let users choose a microphone; its setup guides cover Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord and RingCentral.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Local processing
- Noise processing runs on the user’s device; neep says the only cloud connection is for login and license verification.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Microphone noise
- neep removes background sounds such as barking dogs, keyboard noise, fans and lawn equipment from outgoing audio.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Product
- neep is AI noise-cancellation software for computers that cleans audio on both ends of voice and video calls.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Speaker noise
- neep can reduce background noise in incoming audio, including noise from the other caller’s environment.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Support
- U.S.-based support is available Monday through Friday, 7am–4pm PT, by email, phone and live chat.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Voice registration
- Users can register their voice so neep reduces other nearby voices and keeps their voice prominent.checked 29 Sep 2001
The company
- Company
- neep is made by Headset Advisor, which the security page describes as a U.S. business-communications company operating since 1994.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Founded
- 1994checked 23 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Rancho Cordova, California, United Stateschecked 23 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Linux requirements
- The support page lists Ubuntu 20.04, Debian 10 or Fedora 37 as minimum Linux versions.checked 29 Sep 2001
- Platforms
- neep runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, including ARM machines; it does not run on phones or tablets.checked 29 Sep 2001
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