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BlueJeans vs Crowdstream

B

BlueJeans

Software

Connected through Verizon

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
C

Crowdstream

Software

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Crowdstream covers Audience engagement.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BlueJeans and Crowdstream actually diverge.

Attributes where BlueJeans and Crowdstream differ
AttributeBlueJeansCrowdstream
Starting price$10/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android
Founded19832019

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 Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Analytics
  • Custom branding
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Salesforce

What people use each for

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

BlueJeans

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

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot BlueJeans
  • Content Creationnot 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

Crowdstream

Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.

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

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • 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 Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.
Crowdstream review

Questions people ask

Is BlueJeans or Crowdstream better?
Neither clearly leads. BlueJeans starts at $10/month and Crowdstream at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BlueJeans or Crowdstream?
BlueJeans starts at $10/month and Crowdstream at On request.
Does BlueJeans or Crowdstream run on more platforms?
BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android.
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 Crowdstream is typically brought in for.
What can BlueJeans do that Crowdstream cannot?
BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording and playback. Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. Both handle Slack, Salesforce.
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