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Humanitix vs Luma

Humanitix logo

Humanitix

Events

Ticketing that funds charity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Luma logo

Luma

Events

Delightful events for communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Humanitix standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST; Luma 5% platform fee on paid events in free tier can add up for high-volume organizers
  • They diverge on capability: Humanitix covers Seating charts, Luma covers Event pages.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Humanitix and Luma actually diverge.

Attributes where Humanitix and Luma differ
AttributeHumanitixLuma
Pricing modeltransactionUnknown
Founded20162020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

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 Humanitix

  • Seating charts
  • Check-in app
  • Reporting
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier
  • Google Analytics

Only in Luma

  • Event pages
  • Calendar sync
  • Community features
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Discord

Both cover

  • Ticketing
  • Registration
  • Stripe
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Humanitix

  • Event ticketing for concerts, festivals, and performancesnot Luma
  • Fundraising event management for nonprofitsnot Luma
  • Community event registration and ticket salesnot Luma

Luma

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

Where each one falls short

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

Humanitix

  • Standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST
  • The reduced 2.5% plus $0.50 rate applies only to charities and schools
  • Larger operations are pushed to a custom plan with no published rate
  • The pricing page publishes no payment processing fee, payout timing or currency list

Luma

  • 5% platform fee on paid events in free tier can add up for high-volume organizers
  • Limited discovery features compared to established platforms like Meetup or Eventbrite
  • Smaller organizer community means fewer network effects than larger competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Humanitix

Free
  • Free EventsFree
    • No fees for free events
  • Standard$0.99/ticket
    • 4% commission plus $0.99 per paid ticket (excl. GST)
  • Charities & Schools$0.5/ticket
    • 2.5% commission plus $0.50 per paid ticket
  • Custom$null/quote
    • Available for larger-scale operations

Luma

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited events
    • Unlimited guests
    • Up to 500 invites per week
  • Plus$59/month
    • No platform fee
    • 5,000 invites per week
    • Tax collection

Which should you pick?

Choose Humanitix if

  • You need seating charts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want check-in app.
Humanitix review

Choose Luma if

  • You need event pages.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want calendar sync.
Luma review

Questions people ask

Is Humanitix or Luma better?
Neither clearly leads. Humanitix starts at Free and Luma at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Humanitix or Luma?
Humanitix starts at Free and Luma at Free.
Does Humanitix or Luma run on more platforms?
Humanitix runs on Web, Ios, Android. Luma runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Humanitix for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Humanitix best used for?
Humanitix is most often used for event ticketing for concerts, festivals, and performances, fundraising event management for nonprofits, community event registration and ticket sales. Of those, event ticketing for concerts, festivals, and performances and fundraising event management for nonprofits are not what Luma is typically brought in for.
What can Humanitix do that Luma cannot?
Humanitix covers Seating charts, Check-in app, Reporting, PayPal. Luma covers Event pages, Calendar sync, Community features, Google Calendar. Both handle Ticketing, Registration, Stripe, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Humanitix: How much does Humanitix charge per ticket?

Standard plan charges 4% plus $0.99 per paid ticket (excl. GST). Charities & Schools plan charges 2.5% plus $0.50 per paid ticket. Free events incur no charges.

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Luma: Does Luma have a free plan?

Yes. Luma offers a free plan with unlimited events, unlimited guests, and up to 500 invites per week. Free users pay a 5% platform fee on paid events.

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Humanitix: Does Humanitix have subscription or setup fees?

Humanitix has no subscription fees, no signup fees, and no contracts required. Fees are transaction-based only on paid tickets sold.

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Luma: How much does Luma Plus cost?

Luma Plus costs $59 per month when billed annually, or $69 per month for month-to-month billing. It removes the platform fee, increases invites to 5,000 per week, and adds tax collection and API access.

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Humanitix: What support is included with Humanitix pricing?

Free customer support is included with all pricing tiers, and all profits from Humanitix are directed to charity.

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Luma: Can I integrate Luma with other tools?

Yes. Luma Plus includes API access and supports enterprise CRM integrations for larger organizations managing events at scale.

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Humanitix: Do all Humanitix pricing tiers include the full feature set?

All pricing tiers provide access to the complete feature set including human support, website integration, customization, reporting, and various integrations.

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