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August Smart Lock vs Krisp

August Smart Lock logo

August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Krisp logo

Krisp

Software

AI-powered noise cancellation and background blur

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Krisp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality; Krisp accent conversion is metered daily rather than monthly, at 1 hour a day on Core and 4 on Advanced
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Krisp covers AI noise cancellation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Krisp actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and Krisp differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockKrisp
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux
Founded20122017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in August Smart Lock

  • Retrofit Design
  • Auto-Unlock
  • Guest Access
  • Activity Log
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomeKit
  • SmartThings

Only in Krisp

  • AI noise cancellation
  • Background blur
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Screen recording
  • Works with any app
  • Cross-platform
  • Zoom
  • Skype

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot Krisp
  • Guest accessnot Krisp
  • Remote unlocknot Krisp
  • Activity monitoringnot Krisp

Krisp

  • Removing background noise and echo from calls and recordingsnot August Smart Lock
  • Transcribing meetings and generating AI notesnot August Smart Lock

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

August Smart Lock

  • Entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality

Krisp

  • Accent conversion is metered daily rather than monthly, at 1 hour a day on Core and 4 on Advanced
  • There is no free tier, only a 7 day trial
  • Manager view, Salesforce integration and advanced admin controls require the Advanced plan at $30 per user per month
  • SSO, SCIM, HIPAA compliance and on device transcription are Enterprise only
  • The advertised $8 and $15 rates require annual billing, doubling to $16 and $30 monthly

Pricing, plan by plan

August Smart Lock

On request
  • Smart Lock$149/month
    • Auto-lock
    • Auto-unlock
    • Guest access
  • WiFi Smart Lock$249/month
    • Built-in WiFi
    • Remote access
    • DoorSense

Krisp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Noise cancellation
    • Background blur
    • 3 background videos
  • Pro$5/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited backgrounds
    • Recording

Which should you pick?

Choose August Smart Lock if

  • You need retrofit design.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want auto-unlock.
August Smart Lock review

Choose Krisp if

  • You need ai noise cancellation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want background blur.
Krisp review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or Krisp better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Krisp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Krisp?
Krisp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for August Smart Lock and Free for Krisp.
Does August Smart Lock or Krisp run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Krisp runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux.
Can I use Krisp for free?
Yes. Krisp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. August Smart Lock starts at On request.
What is August Smart Lock best used for?
August Smart Lock is most often used for keyless entry, guest access, remote unlock, activity monitoring. Of those, keyless entry and guest access are not what Krisp is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that Krisp cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, Background blur, Virtual backgrounds, Screen recording. Both handle Web support.
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