BlueJeans by Verizon
Element
| Feature | BlueJeans by Verizon | Element |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $12.49/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, hybrid-teams, executives, large-meetings | open-source-teams, governments, privacy-focused-orgs, developers |
| Founded | 2009 | 2017 |
| Dolby Voice | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Meetings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transcription | ✓ | ✗ |
| Breakout Rooms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✓ | ✗ |
| Encrypted Messaging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Voice Video Calls | ✗ | ✓ |
| Spaces | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bridges | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Federation | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Element Pros
- Decentralized architecture
- End-to-end encryption
- Self-hosting option
- Bridges to other platforms
✗ Element Cons
- Complex setup for non-technical users
- Smaller ecosystem
- Performance can lag on large rooms
The Verdict
BlueJeans by Verizon is built for enterprises and hybrid teams, with a focus on dolby-voice and smart-meetings. Element targets open source teams and governments and leads with encrypted-messaging and voice-video-calls.
On pricing, Element is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $12.49/mo for BlueJeans by Verizon. That $7.49/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Element has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. BlueJeans by Verizon requires a paid subscription from day one.
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.