8x8
BlueJeans by Verizon
| Feature | 8x8 | BlueJeans by Verizon |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $28/mo | From $12.49/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | international-businesses, contact-centers, healthcare, financial-services | enterprises, hybrid-teams, executives, large-meetings |
| Founded | 1987 | 2009 |
| Unlimited Calling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Conferencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact Center | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Call Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dolby Voice | ✗ | ✓ |
| Smart Meetings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Transcription | ✗ | ✓ |
| Breakout Rooms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 8x8 Pros
- Unlimited international calling
- Strong contact center features
- Good uptime and reliability
- Compliant for healthcare and finance
✗ 8x8 Cons
- Interface feels dated
- Support can be slow
- Pricing not transparent
✓ BlueJeans by Verizon Pros
- Dolby Voice audio quality
- No downloads needed for guests
- Good Verizon network reliability
- Smart meeting features
✗ BlueJeans by Verizon Cons
- Smaller market share than Zoom
- Limited free options
- Being wound down by Verizon
The Verdict
8x8 is built for international businesses and contact centers, with a focus on unlimited-calling and video-conferencing. BlueJeans by Verizon targets enterprises and hybrid teams and leads with dolby-voice and smart-meetings.
On pricing, BlueJeans by Verizon is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $12.49/mo compared to $28/mo for 8x8. That $15.51/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.