Krisp is an AI-powered audio tool that removes background noise from your microphone and speakers during calls. It filters out sounds like barking dogs, keyboard typing, and other voices in real-time while you're talking. The software works with most communication apps by sitting between your device and the calling application as an audio filter.

The software has grown beyond just noise cancellation to include meeting recording and transcription features. When you're on a call, Krisp can capture the audio, turn speech into text, and create written records of your conversations. This means you can review what was discussed after the meeting ends.

Krisp also creates summaries of recorded meetings using AI. After transcribing a call, it processes the text to pull out main discussion points and action items, organizing them into a clear format. This gives you both a full transcript and a condensed version highlighting the most important parts of the conversation.

Users look for alternatives to Krisp because...

Privacy and Security Concerns

Users often worry about Krisp's data handling practices, especially when it comes to audio processing and storage. Many feel uneasy about sensitive business conversations being processed through Krisp's servers, even though the company says it happens in real-time. For example, enterprise users have reported feeling hesitant to use Krisp for confidential client calls because they're not sure where their audio data is being processed and stored.

Performance Impact on System Resources

Many users report that Krisp puts a heavy load on their computer's performance, causing slowdowns, higher CPU usage, and battery drain on laptops. The real-time AI processing needed for noise cancellation can overwhelm older systems or devices with limited processing power. For instance, users have complained about their laptops overheating during long video calls when Krisp is running, forcing them to choose between clear audio and system stability.

Inconsistent Noise Cancellation Quality

While Krisp usually performs well, users report frustrating inconsistencies where it either fails to filter out certain background noises or accidentally removes parts of their own voice. The AI sometimes struggles to tell the difference between unwanted noise and important audio, creating choppy or unnatural-sounding speech. For example, users have reported that Krisp sometimes cancels out the beginning of sentences or fails to filter construction noise while successfully removing quieter sounds like typing.

How Circleback can help

People choose Circleback because it takes a completely different approach to meeting productivity that solves many problems with traditional audio processing tools. Instead of focusing mainly on real-time audio changes, Circleback puts its energy into smart post-meeting analysis and thorough documentation. You get the value without the hassle of constant system monitoring.

Circleback directly tackles several key problems that bug Krisp users. When it comes to privacy and security concerns, Circleback takes a clearer approach to data handling with enterprise-grade security and straightforward data processing policies. While Krisp processes audio in real-time through server pathways that aren't always clear, Circleback gives you more detailed control over data retention and processing. You can even deploy it on-premise for sensitive enterprise conversations. Users know exactly where their meeting data goes and can set up retention policies that match their compliance needs.

For performance impact issues, Circleback's setup is much easier on system resources since it doesn't need the heavy real-time AI processing that weighs down Krisp users' devices. Instead of constantly running background noise cancellation that drains CPU and battery, Circleback processes meetings after they end. This lets users participate fully in calls without worrying about system slowdowns or laptop overheating. Professionals can run longer meetings on battery power without the performance stress that Krisp users often face.

For audio quality inconsistencies, Circleback avoids the choppy audio problem entirely by focusing on what really matters most to users: accurate capture and smart summarization of meeting content. Rather than dealing with the unpredictable nature of real-time noise cancellation that might cut off sentence beginnings or miss important background context, Circleback makes sure the complete meeting content is preserved and turned into actionable insights. Users get consistent, reliable meeting documentation regardless of audio imperfections that would trip up real-time processing systems.

What makes Circleback appealing is that it recognizes most professionals care more about comprehensive meeting outcomes than perfect real-time audio processing. You get better value with fewer technical headaches.

Circleback provides best-in-class AI meeting notes and automations

Circleback provides best-in-class AI-powered meeting notes and automations. We support over 100 languages and automatic participant identification in both in-person and online meetings.

• Automatically-identified and assigned action items

• AI-enabled search across all meetings

• Automations with 100+ app integrations

• Industry-leading security with SOC 2 Type II, EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, and HIPAA compliance

• Ability to capture both online and in-person meetings with desktop and mobile apps