neep

What neep is

neep is computer software that reduces noise on both ends of voice and video calls. It can filter outgoing microphone sounds such as barking dogs, keyboard noise, fans and lawn equipment; users can register their voice so nearby voices are reduced while theirs remains prominent. On incoming audio, neep can reduce noise from the other caller’s environment. It also addresses echo caused by a poor microphone or by a user’s voice returning through the call. The software works in 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. neep says its cloud connection is limited to login and license verification and that it does not record, store or share call audio. It supports Linux, macOS and Windows; listed Linux minimum versions are Ubuntu 20.04, Debian 10 or Fedora 37. Installation may be blocked on computers that prevent software downloads or in some virtual desktop setups. Plans for individuals and small teams start at $9/user/mo billed annually and include a 14-day trial; a monthly option is $12 per user per month.

Who it suits

It suits individuals and teams who want to reduce microphone, caller-background or echo noise in call apps that allow microphone selection. Linux users should check the listed minimum versions and installation constraints.

Limits

The annual Individuals & small teams plan is $9/user/mo billed annually and includes a 14-day free trial; it has unlimited use and no daily minutes cap. The monthly plan is $12 per user per month, also with unlimited use and no daily minutes cap.

Getting started

1. Visit neep.com.
2. Choose the annual or monthly Individuals & small teams plan; the annual plan includes a 14-day trial.
3. Install neep on Linux, macOS or Windows, observing the listed minimum Linux versions.
4. Register your voice if you want neep to reduce nearby voices while keeping your voice prominent.
5. Select neep as the microphone in a compatible call app; setup guides cover Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord and RingCentral.

Verdict

neep focuses on call audio cleanup, including voice isolation and echo reduction, with local processing. Check operating system requirements and installation constraints, then compare the annual and monthly options.