Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
BlueJeans vs GoToWebinar

GoToWebinar
Webinar & Virtual Events
Robust webinar platform for engaging audiences
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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; GoToWebinar listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £375 to £2,875 per licence by supplier GoTo Technologies UK Limited
- They diverge on capability: BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, GoToWebinar covers High-quality video.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BlueJeans and GoToWebinar actually diverge.
| Attribute | BlueJeans | GoToWebinar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/month | On request |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android | Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 1983 | 2003 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 BlueJeans
- HD and 4K video
- Audio conferencing
- Screen sharing
- Recording and playback
- Chat and messaging
- Virtual backgrounds
- Hand raising
- Breakout rooms
Only in GoToWebinar
- High-quality video
- Interactive polls
- Attendee management
- Automatic recording
- Analytics
- HubSpot
- Marketo
- Constant Contact
Both cover
- Salesforce
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BlueJeans
- Enterprise meetingsnot GoToWebinar
- Healthcare consultationsnot GoToWebinar
- Financial servicesnot GoToWebinar
- Government communicationsnot GoToWebinar
- Large eventsnot GoToWebinar
GoToWebinar
- 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
GoToWebinar
- Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £375 to £2,875 per licence by supplier GoTo Technologies UK Limited
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
GoToWebinar
On request- Professional$99/month
- Unlimited webinars
- Up to 500 attendees
- Plus$199/month
- All Professional features
- Up to 3000 attendees
- Premier$349/month
- Custom branding
- Up to 10000 attendees
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.
Choose GoToWebinar if
- You need high-quality video.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want interactive polls.
Questions people ask
- Is BlueJeans or GoToWebinar better?
- Neither clearly leads. BlueJeans starts at $10/month and GoToWebinar at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BlueJeans or GoToWebinar?
- BlueJeans starts at $10/month and GoToWebinar at On request.
- Does BlueJeans or GoToWebinar run on more platforms?
- BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. GoToWebinar 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 GoToWebinar is typically brought in for.
- What can BlueJeans do that GoToWebinar cannot?
- BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording and playback. GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Interactive polls, Attendee management, Automatic recording. Both handle Salesforce.
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