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Kaltura vs Luma

Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Webinar & Virtual Events

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Luma logo

Luma

Event Management

Delightful events for communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Luma has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kaltura the pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request; Luma 5% platform fee on paid events in free tier can add up for high-volume organizers
  • They diverge on capability: Kaltura covers Video creation, Luma covers Event pages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kaltura and Luma actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaltura and Luma differ
AttributeKalturaLuma
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsEvent Management
Founded20062020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Kaltura

  • Video creation
  • Live streaming
  • Analytics
  • Interactive content
  • Mobile apps
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle

Only in Luma

  • Event pages
  • Registration
  • Calendar sync
  • Ticketing
  • Community features
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Kaltura

  • Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot Luma
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot Luma

Luma

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kaltura

  • The pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request
  • Capabilities are split across separate products such as Webinars, Virtual Events, Town Halls, Video Portal and Virtual Classroom, each licensed on its own

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

Kaltura

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Video library
    • Basic features
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Support

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 Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Kaltura review

Choose Luma if

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

Questions people ask

Is Kaltura or Luma better?
Neither clearly leads. Kaltura starts at On request and Luma at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kaltura or Luma?
Luma has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kaltura and Free for Luma.
Does Kaltura or Luma run on more platforms?
Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Luma runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Luma for free?
Yes. Luma has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kaltura starts at On request.
What is Kaltura best used for?
Kaltura is most often used for enterprise video portals and internal town halls, virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities. Of those, enterprise video portals and internal town halls and virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities are not what Luma is typically brought in for.
What can Kaltura do that Luma cannot?
Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Analytics, Interactive content. Luma covers Event pages, Registration, Calendar sync, Ticketing. Both handle Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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.

Source
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.

Source
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