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Compare BlueJeans Meetings and Skype 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 License
$7.99 per month
BlueJeans Meetings
Star Rating
(5,199)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 License
Browse all 4 pricing plansSkype
Star Rating
(23,595)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.99 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BlueJeans Meetings excels in "Live Preview" features, scoring a remarkable 9.0, which allows presenters to see their slides before sharing them with participants. In contrast, Skype's similar feature does not match this level of functionality, leading to a less seamless presentation experience.
- Reviewers mention that BlueJeans Meetings offers superior "Screen Sharing" capabilities with a score of 8.9, making it easier for users to share their screens without lag. Skype, while functional, only scores 8.6, which some users find less reliable during critical presentations.
- G2 users highlight the "One-Click Join" feature in BlueJeans Meetings, which received a score of 9.0, making it incredibly user-friendly for participants to join meetings without hassle. Skype's score of 8.6 indicates that while it is convenient, it does not provide the same level of ease for users.
- Users on G2 report that BlueJeans Meetings shines in "Audio Conferencing" with a score of 9.1, ensuring clear communication during calls. In comparison, Skype's audio quality, while generally good, scores slightly lower at 8.9, leading to occasional complaints about clarity.
- Reviewers mention that BlueJeans Meetings has a more robust "Participant Permissions" system, scoring 8.8, which allows hosts to manage attendee access effectively. Skype's score of 8.4 indicates that while it has similar features, it may not offer the same level of control, which can be crucial for larger meetings.
- Users say that the "Quality of Support" for BlueJeans Meetings, with a score of 8.5, is generally better than Skype's 8.2, with many reviewers noting quicker response times and more helpful resources, which can significantly impact user experience during critical moments.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BlueJeans Meetings
BlueJeans Basic
Free
1 License
Unlimited Meetings. No Time Limits. No Credit Card.
- Unlimited Free Meetings
- Meet as long as you want
- High-Fidelity Audio & Video - Dolby® Voice audio
Free Trial
BlueJeans Meetings
Free Trial is available
Skype
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
4,390
8.8
19,113
Ease of Use
8.9
4,400
8.9
19,196
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,019
8.9
3,121
Ease of Admin
8.8
976
8.7
2,839
Quality of Support
8.5
3,123
8.2
16,527
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
896
8.7
2,780
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
4,254
7.3
18,518
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
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Content Management
Not enough data
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Productivity Tools
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Presenter Tools
9.0
1110
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
906
Not enough data
8.7
946
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1086
|
Verified
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
8.9
1180
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1245
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
1297
|
Verified
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.8
954
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1175
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
1103
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
8.9
3601
|
Verified
8.6
12990
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Verified
9.0
244
8.6
3296
|
Verified
8.6
214
Feature Not Available
9.0
1109
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Verified
9.0
3599
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Verified
8.8
230
Feature Not Available
Meeting Coordination
8.7
3416
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Verified
8.2
11116
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Verified
8.9
3025
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Verified
8.3
10855
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Verified
8.8
2987
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Verified
8.4
11866
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Verified
9.0
1151
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Verified
8.6
3380
|
Verified
Software Type
8.8
2925
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Verified
8.6
13013
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Verified
8.9
1114
|
Verified
8.3
3171
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Verified
9.1
1151
|
Verified
8.9
3598
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BlueJeans Meetings and Skype are categorized as Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BlueJeans Meetings
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Skype
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Computer Software
9.3%
Higher Education
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Education Management
4.1%
Other
63.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Computer Software
7.5%
Education Management
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Financial Services
3.1%
Other
68.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
BlueJeans Meetings
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sajin S.
Verified User in Internet
Great video and audio clarity. Responsive screen sharing capabilities. Simple interface and echo free conferencing. Bluejeans also updates all their apps across platforms making it easy to update to new operating systems and their updates. Bluejeans also...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
We have consistently had bugs and quirks. I just wish it was all around more reliable - but I also don't know if it is our issue or the software. Also, China does not allow it to connect.
Skype
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Moti L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Rich video quality of video calling and audio calling while conferences is the best feature of Skype which enable us to discuss with our partners and customers remotely without any interruption. File sharing feature of Skype is also a good thing which is...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jamie F.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
However, it was somehow just not built right. They must have not spent very much time on the PSP version. Cuz it sucks!
Sajin S.
Verified User in Internet
Great video and audio clarity. Responsive screen sharing capabilities. Simple interface and echo free conferencing. Bluejeans also updates all their apps across platforms making it easy to update to new operating systems and their updates. Bluejeans also...
Moti L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Rich video quality of video calling and audio calling while conferences is the best feature of Skype which enable us to discuss with our partners and customers remotely without any interruption. File sharing feature of Skype is also a good thing which is...
Verified User in Higher Education
We have consistently had bugs and quirks. I just wish it was all around more reliable - but I also don't know if it is our issue or the software. Also, China does not allow it to connect.
Jamie F.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
However, it was somehow just not built right. They must have not spent very much time on the PSP version. Cuz it sucks!
Alternatives
Discussions
What are the benefits of using BlueJeans over another video conferencing platform such as Skype?
11 comments
MS
We briefly used BlueJeans Videoconferencing and it was a good tool. It was fairly easy to use and filled a gap. I cannot say it is any better than other...Read more
What is a BlueJeans meeting?
9 comments
SD
BlueJeans is a cloud-based video conferencing platform generally used to host live online meetings, webinars, and video calls.Read more
When will bluejeans support live drawing/sketching within the video conference?
7 comments
MK
the whiteboard feature was added with the desktop 2x.app upgraded last month. Download the update version of Bluejeans to get this feature and more. Read more
Which type of software is Skype?
19 comments
NL
Skype is a collaboration platform.
we can use it for video calling, Voice calling, we use it for meeting purpose. and also we can share the documents using...Read more
What Skype features are free?
17 comments
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everything is free except phone number and offline calling Read more
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