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GoToWebinar vs BlueJeans

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GoToWebinar

Webinar & Virtual Events

Robust webinar platform for engaging audiences

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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BlueJeans

Webinar & Virtual Events

Connected through Verizon

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GoToWebinar listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £375 to £2,875 per licence by supplier GoTo Technologies UK Limited; 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: GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToWebinar and BlueJeans actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToWebinar and BlueJeans differ
AttributeGoToWebinarBlueJeans
Starting priceOn request$10/month
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20031983

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 GoToWebinar

  • High-quality video
  • Interactive polls
  • Attendee management
  • Automatic recording
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Constant Contact

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.

GoToWebinar

  • Professional Worknot BlueJeans
  • Content Creationnot BlueJeans

BlueJeans

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

Where each one falls short

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

GoToWebinar

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £375 to £2,875 per licence by supplier GoTo Technologies UK Limited

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

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

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 GoToWebinar if

  • You need high-quality video.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want interactive polls.
GoToWebinar review

Choose BlueJeans if

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

Questions people ask

Is GoToWebinar or BlueJeans better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToWebinar 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, GoToWebinar or BlueJeans?
GoToWebinar starts at On request and BlueJeans at $10/month.
Does GoToWebinar or BlueJeans run on more platforms?
GoToWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
What is GoToWebinar best used for?
GoToWebinar is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what BlueJeans is typically brought in for.
What can GoToWebinar do that BlueJeans cannot?
GoToWebinar covers High-quality video, Interactive polls, Attendee management, Automatic recording. BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording and playback. Both handle Salesforce.
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