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Run The World vs BlueJeans

R

Run The World

Software

Interactive virtual events platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
B

BlueJeans

Software

Connected through Verizon

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Run The World has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Run The World the Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.; 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: Run The World covers Speed networking, BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Run The World and BlueJeans actually diverge.

Attributes where Run The World and BlueJeans differ
AttributeRun The WorldBlueJeans
Starting priceFree$10/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20181983

Identical on both: 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 Run The World

  • Speed networking
  • Roundtables
  • Virtual expo
  • Live streaming
  • Social lounge
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Zapier

Only in BlueJeans

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

What people use each for

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

Run The World

  • Event planningnot BlueJeans
  • Ticket salesnot BlueJeans
  • Attendee managementnot BlueJeans
  • Virtual eventsnot BlueJeans
  • Event marketingnot BlueJeans

BlueJeans

  • Enterprise meetingsnot Run The World
  • Healthcare consultationsnot Run The World
  • Financial servicesnot Run The World
  • Government communicationsnot Run The World
  • Large eventsnot Run The World

Where each one falls short

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

Run The World

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.

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

Run The World

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 50 attendees
    • Basic features
    • 1-hour events
  • Pro$149/month
    • 500 attendees
    • Speed networking
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Expo hall
    • API access

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 Run The World if

  • You need speed networking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want roundtables.
Run The World 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 Run The World or BlueJeans better?
Neither clearly leads. Run The World starts at Free and BlueJeans at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Run The World or BlueJeans?
Run The World has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Run The World and $10/month for BlueJeans.
Does Run The World or BlueJeans run on more platforms?
Run The World runs on Web, Ios, Android. BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Run The World for free?
Yes. Run The World has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BlueJeans starts at $10/month.
What is Run The World best used for?
Run The World is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what BlueJeans is typically brought in for.
What can Run The World do that BlueJeans cannot?
Run The World covers Speed networking, Roundtables, Virtual expo, Live streaming. BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording and playback.
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