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BlueJeans vs Webex by Cisco

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BlueJeans

Webinars

Connected through Verizon

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Communication

A simpler, smarter way to work

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
  • They diverge on capability: BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BlueJeans and Webex by Cisco actually diverge.

Attributes where BlueJeans and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeBlueJeansWebex by Cisco
Starting price$10/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
CategoryWebinarsCommunication
Founded19831984

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Hand raising
  • Breakout rooms
  • Google Calendar
  • Webex
  • End-to-end encryption

Only in Webex by Cisco

  • Video and audio conferencing
  • Screen sharing and annotation
  • Meeting transcription
  • Calendar integration
  • Breakout sessions
  • Google Workspace
  • ServiceNow
  • AES 256-bit encryption

Both cover

  • Recording and playback
  • Chat and messaging
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Outlook
  • Slack
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Jira
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • HIPAA compliant
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

BlueJeans

  • Enterprise meetingsnot Webex by Cisco
  • Healthcare consultationsnot Webex by Cisco
  • Financial servicesnot Webex by Cisco
  • Government communicationsnot Webex by Cisco
  • Large eventsnot Webex by Cisco

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot BlueJeans
  • Webinarsnot BlueJeans
  • Virtual eventsnot BlueJeans
  • Trainingnot BlueJeans
  • Enterprise communicationnot 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

Webex by Cisco

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

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

Webex by Cisco

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Group meetings (40 min limit, 100 participants)
    • HD video
  • Pro$13.5/month
    • Unlimited meetings (500 participants)
    • Cloud recording and storage
    • Advanced scheduling
  • Business$18/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced security
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited everything
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Custom deployment

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 Webex by Cisco if

  • You need video and audio conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing and annotation.
Webex by Cisco review

Questions people ask

Is BlueJeans or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. BlueJeans starts at $10/month and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BlueJeans or Webex by Cisco?
Webex by Cisco has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10/month for BlueJeans and Free for Webex by Cisco.
Does BlueJeans or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
Can I use Webex by Cisco for free?
Yes. Webex by Cisco has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BlueJeans starts at $10/month.
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 Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can BlueJeans do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Screen sharing, Hand raising. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Meeting transcription, Calendar integration. Both handle Recording and playback, Chat and messaging, Virtual backgrounds, Outlook.
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