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BlueJeans vs Citrix ShareFile

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BlueJeans

Software

Connected through Verizon

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Software

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans
  • They diverge on capability: BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BlueJeans and Citrix ShareFile actually diverge.

Attributes where BlueJeans and Citrix ShareFile differ
AttributeBlueJeansCitrix ShareFile
Starting price$10/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
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Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 BlueJeans

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

Only in Citrix ShareFile

  • Secure file sharing
  • Access controls
  • Versioning
  • Audit trails
  • Mobile apps
  • Microsoft 365
  • ServiceNow
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Salesforce

What people use each for

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

BlueJeans

  • Enterprise meetingsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Healthcare consultationsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Financial servicesnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Government communicationsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Large eventsnot Citrix ShareFile

Citrix ShareFile

  • Sending large client files securely with encrypted email and request linksnot BlueJeans
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot BlueJeans

Where each one falls short

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

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

Citrix ShareFile

  • Integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans
  • On-premises and hybrid storage are available only with the Enterprise plans
  • Only employee users are licensed and can manage the account; client users are unlimited but limited to uploading and downloading files

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Citrix ShareFile

On request
  • Standard$13/month
    • 100 GB storage
    • Basic collaboration
  • Advanced$25/month
    • 500 GB storage
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Unlimited storage
    • Custom support

Which should you pick?

Choose BlueJeans if

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

Choose Citrix ShareFile if

  • You need secure file sharing.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want access controls.
Citrix ShareFile review

Questions people ask

Is BlueJeans or Citrix ShareFile better?
Neither clearly leads. BlueJeans starts at $10/month and Citrix ShareFile at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BlueJeans or Citrix ShareFile?
BlueJeans starts at $10/month and Citrix ShareFile at On request.
Does BlueJeans or Citrix ShareFile run on more platforms?
BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
What is BlueJeans best used for?
BlueJeans is most often used for enterprise meetings, healthcare consultations, financial services, government communications. Of those, enterprise meetings and healthcare consultations are not what Citrix ShareFile is typically brought in for.
What can BlueJeans do that Citrix ShareFile cannot?
BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording and playback. Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Both handle Slack, Salesforce.
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