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Zoom Webinars vs BlueJeans

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Zoom Webinars

Software

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
B

BlueJeans

Software

Connected through Verizon

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Zoom Webinars webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier; 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: Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Zoom Webinars and BlueJeans actually diverge.

Attributes where Zoom Webinars and BlueJeans differ
AttributeZoom WebinarsBlueJeans
Starting priceOn request$10/month
PlatformsCloud-based SaaSWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20111983

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 Zoom Webinars

  • Attendee registration
  • HD video
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Recording
  • Analytics
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot

Only in BlueJeans

  • HD and 4K video
  • Audio conferencing
  • Recording and playback
  • Chat and messaging
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Hand raising
  • Outlook
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Breakout rooms
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

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

Zoom Webinars

  • Large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendeesnot BlueJeans
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot BlueJeans

BlueJeans

  • Enterprise meetingsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Healthcare consultationsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Financial servicesnot Zoom Webinars
  • Government communicationsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Large eventsnot Zoom Webinars

Where each one falls short

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

Zoom Webinars

  • Webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • All tiers support up to 100,000 attendees but 30-hour event limit applies across all packages

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

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

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 Zoom Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want hd video.
Zoom Webinars 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 Zoom Webinars or BlueJeans better?
Neither clearly leads. Zoom Webinars 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, Zoom Webinars or BlueJeans?
Zoom Webinars starts at On request and BlueJeans at $10/month.
Does Zoom Webinars or BlueJeans run on more platforms?
Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS. BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
What is Zoom Webinars best used for?
Zoom Webinars is most often used for large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendees, multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferences. Of those, large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendees and multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferences are not what BlueJeans is typically brought in for.
What can Zoom Webinars do that BlueJeans cannot?
Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Polls and surveys, Q&A. BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Recording and playback, Chat and messaging. Both handle Screen sharing, Breakout rooms, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams.
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