Krisp is an innovative noise-cancellation software solution powered by AI, making virtual communication more effective and professional. Its advanced technology, created by some of the world's most innovative AI researchers, cancels out background noise, bi-directional noises and echoes, delivering crystal-clear, high-quality audio on every call.
Founded in 2017, Krisp was inspired by co-founder Davit's struggles with background noise during his meetings at Twilio, and the rest of the team worked hard to create a product that had previously been unheard of in the market. Krisp's commitment to its values of transparency, fair treatment, commitment to innovation, and their single vision to create a new product category are what earned them their recognition as a 2020 "Cool Vendor" by Gartner and their inclusion in Forbes' "AI 50: America's Most Promising Artificial Intelligence Companies" list. Krisp is used worldwide in more than 2,000 businesses currently, eliminating more than 75B minutes of noise monthly, helping businesses smooth operations and boosting productivity.
Krisp delivers seamless communication by using its innovative noise-cancellation features, such as background voice cancellation, bi-directional noise cancellation, and echo cancellation. It also offers a Widget feature that displays real-time insights during calls and a Call Summary feature that provides a quick overview of insights post-call to help users analyze meeting effectiveness.
TLDR
Krisp is an AI-powered software solution that provides a revolutionary approach to virtual communication by rendering noise-free, high-quality audio. It was founded in 2017, and its values are built on transparency, fair treatment, commitment to innovation, and the single-minded vision of creating a new product category. Krisp eliminates all background noise with advanced technology such as background voice cancellation, bi-directional noise cancellation, and echo cancellation.
It also allows users to display real-time insights with its Widget during calls and provides a quick overview of insights post-call with its Call Summary feature. Krisp is used worldwide by more than 2,000 businesses, eliminating more than 75B minutes of noise monthly, and it has gained recognition as a 2020 "Cool Vendor" by Gartner. Its focus on delivering seamless, productive communication is supported by its commitment to providing a magical experience for all its customers.
Company Overview
Krisp is an AI-powered software solution that has revolutionized online communication by enabling individuals and businesses to have clearer and more effective online meetings. Krisp-powered AI voice technologies provide Noise Cancellation, Voice Cancellation, Echo Cancellation and more, producing exceptional sound that enables people to become better versions of themselves in the world of virtual communication. Davit, one of the company’s founders, was inspired to create this unique solution while working at Twilio, where he struggled with background noise during meetings.
He pitched the idea to Arto, an old friend, and together with Stepam Sargsyan, Krisp’s Chief Scientist, they began researching and developing the first prototype of noise-cancellation technology. After six months of hard work, the technology wasn’t perfect, but it was a completely new and innovative direction in noise cancellation.
Krisp has come a long way since then and achieved several milestones, including being named to the TIME 100 list of “Best Inventions of 2020,” and being awarded a Webby Award in the “Collaboration and Productivity Apps” category, as well as a Golden Kitty for ProductHunt's Audio & Voice Product of the Year in 2018. Krisp is recognized by Gartner as a 2020 “Cool Vendor” and included in the Forbes “AI 50: America's Most Promising Artificial Intelligence Companies” list.
Krisp has been officially registered as a business and raised $14M in a Series A round. Today, more than 2,000 businesses use Krisp, canceling more than 75B minutes of noise every month.
Krisp’s values are built on transparency in decision-making, fair treatment of customers, team members, investors, and the broader communities they serve. The Krisp team is determined to build a product category that doesn't exist yet and is committed to solving problems by making small steps and shipping them. The team works hard, learns hard, adapts, and always gets things done despite obstacles standing before them.
Krisp's customers always have a magical experience, and the team aims to “WOW” everyone who uses their product or interacts with their brand. At Krisp, the best argument always wins, no matter who is in the room, and the team is a cohesive unit that is aligned with a single mission. Every day, they help each other to be successful in their roles, candidly fix any issues, and move forward.
Features
Voice Cancellation
Background Voice Cancellation
Krisp’s Background Voice Cancellation uses a deep neural network and provides a breakthrough audio technology. It detects and removes all nearby human voices, letting only the primary speaker’s voice pass through the call. No matter if you work in an office, home, or busy cafe, other people’s voices will be eliminated, resulting in more efficient and professional calls.
Noise Cancellation
Bi-Directional Noise Cancellation
Krisp’s AI-powered, bi-directional Noise Cancellation eliminates any background noise from your calls. With Krisp toggled on, you can focus on the conversation rather than worrying about voice quality and background noises. Bi-directionality means that noises and chatter coming from other call participants are also identified and eliminated, removing distractions and improving productivity and focus.
No more asking people to keep quiet in the background while you are on important calls.
Echo Cancellation
Crystal Clear Audio Every Time with Echo Cancellation
Krisp’s Echo Cancellation technology removes the echoes bouncing off the walls or other hard surfaces in the room where you are taking your call. No matter the room, no matter the echo, Krisp leaves you with crystal clear audio on every call, eliminating any additional hassle or complications while on a call. So take that call in the kitchen or bathroom, but don’t forget to wear pants!
Widget
Real-Time Insights with the Widget
Krisp’s widget displays real-time insights, such as Talk Time, Meeting Time, and Talk Ratio, so you can monitor your engagement levels. The Widget empowers you to have more balanced, inclusive, and collaborative calls. You can also see a visual representation of your microphone's audio stream and the status of your different Krisp features, giving you a detailed picture of your current communication status.
Call Summary
Quick Overview of Insights with Call Summary
Krisp’s Call Summary feature provides a quick overview of insights after each call, helping you keep track of your meeting effectiveness. You can uncover meaningful insights such as how long the meeting lasted, how much time you spent speaking, and how much noise Krisp canceled. With Call Summary, you can show up as your most confident self in every meeting, knowing that Krisp has your back, and increase your productivity by analyzing your calls.
FAQ
What is Krisp, and how does it work?
Krisp is an AI-powered solution that allows you to make online communication more confident and effective. Its background voice cancellation technology detects and removes surrounding human voices to allow only the primary speaker’s voice to pass through the call.
Krisp’s bi-directional noise cancellation identifies and eliminates background noise, while its echo cancellation removes echoes bouncing off walls or other hard surfaces. Krisp pairs with any headset, microphone, or speaker on Mac and Windows desktop and laptop devices. It works as a “smart” layer between the device and any online communication solution and eliminates all background noise with a single click.
How is Krisp different from other noise-canceling tools?
Krisp uses AI-powered technology built by some of the world's most innovative AI researchers from deep neural networks. Its solution is bi-directional, eliminating noises and chatter coming from other call participants.
Additionally, its widget displays real-time insights like Talk Time, Meeting Time, and Talk Ratio, allowing users to monitor engagement levels and have more balanced, inclusive, and collaborative calls. After each call, Krisp provides a call summary with quick overviews of insights such as how long the meeting lasted, how much time was spent speaking, and how much noise Krisp canceled. Lastly, its low power usage mode allows users to minimize the load on the CPU and energy consumption without sacrificing the quality of their voice.
What scenarios can I use Krisp in?
You can use Krisp in various situations, such as working from home, the office, or even a noisy cafe. It is useful for enabling more efficient and professional calls by eliminating other people’s voices and removing any background noise, ensuring crystal-clear audio. With its echo cancellation feature, users can take their calls from anywhere without worrying about the room's acoustics.
How many employees can use Krisp, and how many seats can I evaluate for purchase?
Krisp is suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small to large corporations. The number of employees who can use Krisp is not limited.
It pairs perfectly with any headset, microphone or speaker both on Mac and Windows desktop and laptop devices. You can evaluate as many seats as necessary; there is no set limit.
How can I ensure IT and Security teams approve the use of Krisp?
Krisp provides essential security and privacy features to protect the integrity of your team's conversations, such as data encryption during transit and at rest. Its solution is compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA regulations. You can also share a detailed overview of Krisp’s data protection policies and practices with your IT and security teams to help with approval.
