HARQ ClearVoice vs neep

HARQ ClearVoice is paid workstation software for real-time microphone noise cancellation and accent neutralization during calls. It filters sounds such as traffic, barking dogs, and other agents before audio reaches a softphone. HARQ states that processing has 40 ms latency, runs on the CPU, and does not require a GPU. Audio remains on the workstation instead of being sent to a server, and the software can work offline. Accent neutralization is described as signal-level speech enhancement that preserves natural speech; it is not translation or text-to-speech. A virtual audio device outputs the processed signal, which the user selects as the softphone input. Named compatibility includes Talkdesk, Genesys, Five9, Avaya, and any SIP client using that device. ClearVoice is enabled as a toggle on an existing HARQ presence agent, without a separate installer. Auto-updates are included per device. Pricing is metered per device per month through an AWS Marketplace private offer, with rates supplied by sales.

neep is computer software that reduces noise and echo during voice and video calls. It processes both the microphone audio you send and the incoming audio you hear. For outgoing sound, it can suppress nearby voices after you register your own voice, along with noises such as barking, keyboard use, fans, and lawn equipment. For incoming sound, it can reduce noise from the other caller’s environment. It also addresses echo caused by a poor microphone or your voice returning through the call. neep works with apps that let you select a microphone; setup guides cover Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Discord, and RingCentral. Processing takes place on your device. The company says its cloud connection is limited to login and licence checks, and that it does not record, store, or share call audio. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows; Linux support lists Ubuntu 20.04, Debian 10, or Fedora 37 as minimum versions. Plans start at $9/user/mo billed annually, with a 14-day trial.