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BlueJeans vs vMix

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BlueJeans

Software

Connected through Verizon

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
vMix logo

vMix

Software

Professional live streaming and production software

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; vMix basic HD at $60 is limited to 4 total inputs, 1 vMix Call caller, 1 instant replay camera and 1 SRT output
  • They diverge on capability: BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, vMix covers Multi-camera support.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BlueJeans and vMix actually diverge.

Attributes where BlueJeans and vMix differ
AttributeBlueJeansvMix
Starting price$10/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWindows
Founded19832013

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
  • Recording and playback
  • Chat and messaging
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Hand raising
  • Breakout rooms
  • Outlook

Only in vMix

  • Multi-camera support
  • Virtual sets
  • Live effects
  • Multi-platform streaming
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Screen sharing

What people use each for

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

BlueJeans

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

vMix

  • Live video production switching for broadcasts and streamsnot BlueJeans
  • Multi camera instant replay for live sportsnot BlueJeans
  • Bringing remote guests into a production over vMix Callnot BlueJeans
  • Recording and streaming in 4K from a Windows workstationnot 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

vMix

  • Basic HD at $60 is limited to 4 total inputs, 1 vMix Call caller, 1 instant replay camera and 1 SRT output
  • 4K resolution above 1920x1080 requires the 4K edition at $700 or higher
  • Lifetime licences include free updates for the first 12 months only
  • vMix Call is capped at 4 callers on the HD edition and 8 on 4K, Pro and MAX
  • SRT outputs are limited to 1 on Basic HD and HD editions
  • The MAX edition is subscription only at $50 per month and stops receiving updates when the subscription lapses

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

vMix

On request
  • Starter$60/month
    • Basic streaming
    • 4 inputs
  • Professional$300/month
    • Advanced features
    • 8 inputs
  • Premium$600/month
    • All features
    • Unlimited inputs

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 vMix if

  • You need multi-camera support.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want virtual sets.
vMix review

Questions people ask

Is BlueJeans or vMix better?
Neither clearly leads. BlueJeans starts at $10/month and vMix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BlueJeans or vMix?
BlueJeans starts at $10/month and vMix at On request.
Does BlueJeans or vMix run on more platforms?
BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. vMix runs on Windows.
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 vMix is typically brought in for.
What can BlueJeans do that vMix cannot?
BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Recording and playback, Chat and messaging. vMix covers Multi-camera support, Virtual sets, Live effects, Multi-platform streaming. Both handle Screen sharing.
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