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Anchorfree vs BlueJeans

A

Anchorfree

Webinar & Virtual Events

Platform for hosting and distributing live events

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
B

BlueJeans

Webinar & Virtual Events

Connected through Verizon

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Anchorfree has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Anchorfree the vendor's own domain (anchorfree.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 11 January 2023, redirects to and displays the Pango Group corporate site, stating Pango Group is owned and operated by Aura and describes itself as a portfolio of consumer security brands; AnchorFree's original product (Hotspot Shield) survives only under the Pango/Aura ownership structure, confirming the acquisition in the vendor's own words rather than a third party account; BlueJeans shut down. Verizon announced the closure on 8 August 2023 and wound the service down through the first half of 2024, starting with the Basic tier and free trials on 31 August 2023
  • They diverge on capability: Anchorfree covers Live streaming, BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Anchorfree and BlueJeans actually diverge.

Attributes where Anchorfree and BlueJeans differ
AttributeAnchorfreeBlueJeans
Starting priceFree$10/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20171983

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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 Anchorfree

  • Live streaming
  • Audience management
  • Recording
  • Analytics
  • Multi-platform delivery
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch

Only in BlueJeans

  • HD and 4K video
  • Audio conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording and playback
  • Chat and messaging
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Hand raising
  • Breakout rooms

What people use each for

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

Anchorfree

  • Professional Worknot BlueJeans
  • Content Creationnot BlueJeans

BlueJeans

  • Enterprise meetingsnot Anchorfree
  • Healthcare consultationsnot Anchorfree
  • Financial servicesnot Anchorfree
  • Government communicationsnot Anchorfree
  • Large eventsnot Anchorfree

Where each one falls short

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

Anchorfree

  • The vendor's own domain (anchorfree.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 11 January 2023, redirects to and displays the Pango Group corporate site, stating Pango Group is owned and operated by Aura and describes itself as a portfolio of consumer security brands; AnchorFree's original product (Hotspot Shield) survives only under the Pango/Aura ownership structure, confirming the acquisition in the vendor's own words rather than a third party account

BlueJeans

  • Shut down. Verizon announced the closure on 8 August 2023 and wound the service down through the first half of 2024, starting with the Basic tier and free trials on 31 August 2023
  • bluejeans.com no longer resolves
  • Verizon bought it for $400 million in 2020 and closed it citing a changing market, so there is no successor product to move to within the same vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Anchorfree

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic streaming
    • Limited audience
  • Professional$49/month
    • Advanced features
    • Larger audience
  • Enterprise$199/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Premium support

BlueJeans

$10/month
  • Essentials$10/month
    • 100 participants
    • HD video
    • Screen sharing
  • Pro$15/month
    • 300 participants
    • 4K video
    • Virtual backgrounds
  • Business$20/month
    • 500 participants
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced security
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited participants
    • Custom deployment
    • Dedicated account team

Which should you pick?

Choose Anchorfree if

  • You need live streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want audience management.
Anchorfree review

Choose BlueJeans if

  • You need hd and 4k video.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want audio conferencing.
BlueJeans review

Questions people ask

Is Anchorfree or BlueJeans better?
Neither clearly leads. Anchorfree starts at Free and BlueJeans at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Anchorfree or BlueJeans?
Anchorfree has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Anchorfree and $10/month for BlueJeans.
Does Anchorfree or BlueJeans run on more platforms?
Anchorfree runs on Web. BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Anchorfree for free?
Yes. Anchorfree has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BlueJeans starts at $10/month.
What is Anchorfree best used for?
Anchorfree is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what BlueJeans is typically brought in for.
What can Anchorfree do that BlueJeans cannot?
Anchorfree covers Live streaming, Audience management, Recording, Analytics. BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording and playback.
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