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EverWebinar vs BlueJeans

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EverWebinar

Webinar & Virtual Events

Automated webinar platform for passive lead generation

From
On request
Rated
-
B

BlueJeans

Webinar & Virtual Events

Connected through Verizon

From
$10/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: EverWebinar there is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month; 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
  • They diverge on capability: EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EverWebinar and BlueJeans actually diverge.

Attributes where EverWebinar and BlueJeans differ
AttributeEverWebinarBlueJeans
Starting priceOn request$10/month
PlatformsWindows, Mac, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20141983

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 EverWebinar

  • Evergreen automation
  • Interactive chat simulation
  • Lead capture
  • CRM integration
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Zapier

Only in BlueJeans

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce

What people use each for

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

EverWebinar

  • Running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were livenot BlueJeans
  • Automated evergreen webinar funnels for product salesnot BlueJeans

BlueJeans

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

Where each one falls short

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

EverWebinar

  • There is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • The advertised $99 per month annual rate is billed as $1,188 charged upfront once per year, and the $79 per month rate is $1,896 charged upfront every two years
  • The $1 for 14 days trial is restricted to new customers only
  • All plans renew automatically unless cancelled

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

Pricing, plan by plan

EverWebinar

On request
  • Starter$49/month
    • 1 webinar
    • Up to 500 attendees
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited webinars
    • Video library
  • Business$199/month
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

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

Which should you pick?

Choose EverWebinar if

  • You need evergreen automation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want interactive chat simulation.

Choose BlueJeans if

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

Questions people ask

Is EverWebinar or BlueJeans better?
Neither clearly leads. EverWebinar starts at On request and BlueJeans at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EverWebinar or BlueJeans?
EverWebinar starts at On request and BlueJeans at $10/month.
Does EverWebinar or BlueJeans run on more platforms?
EverWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, Web. BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
What is EverWebinar best used for?
EverWebinar is most often used for running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were live, automated evergreen webinar funnels for product sales. Of those, running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were live and automated evergreen webinar funnels for product sales are not what BlueJeans is typically brought in for.
What can EverWebinar do that BlueJeans cannot?
EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Interactive chat simulation, Lead capture, CRM integration. BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording and playback. Both handle Salesforce.

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