Softwr

Software · head to head

Luma vs Priava

Luma logo

Luma

Software

Delightful events for communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Priava logo

Priava

Software

Venue and event management software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Luma has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Luma 5% platform fee on paid events in free tier can add up for high-volume organizers; Priava priava now operates under the Momentus brand (gomomentus.com, which retains a Priava Login link). Pricing is quote based and packaged by tier; the vendor states "Momentus pricing is quote-based and packaged by tier... Your quote is based on venue count, annual event volume, workflow scope, integrations, and onboarding needs."
  • They diverge on capability: Luma covers Event pages, Priava covers Venue booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Luma and Priava actually diverge.

Attributes where Luma and Priava differ
AttributeLumaPriava
Starting priceFree$250/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20202003

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Luma

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

Only in Priava

  • Venue booking
  • Resource management
  • CRM
  • Invoicing
  • Reporting
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Luma

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Priava

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

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

Priava

  • Priava now operates under the Momentus brand (gomomentus.com, which retains a Priava Login link). Pricing is quote based and packaged by tier; the vendor states "Momentus pricing is quote-based and packaged by tier... Your quote is based on venue count, annual event volume, workflow scope, integrations, and onboarding needs."

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Priava

$250/month
  • Essential$250/month
    • Bookings
    • Calendar
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$450/month
    • CRM
    • Invoicing
    • Resource management
  • Enterprise$750/month
    • Multi-venue
    • API access
    • Custom development

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Priava if

  • You need venue booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want resource management.
Priava review

Questions people ask

Is Luma or Priava better?
Neither clearly leads. Luma starts at Free and Priava at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Priava?
Luma has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Luma and $250/month for Priava.
Does Luma or Priava run on more platforms?
Luma runs on Web, iOS, Android. Priava runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Luma for free?
Yes. Luma has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Priava starts at $250/month.
What is Luma best used for?
Luma is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Luma do that Priava cannot?
Luma covers Event pages, Registration, Calendar sync, Ticketing. Priava covers Venue booking, Resource management, CRM, Invoicing. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

Source
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
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Luma

More on Priava

Keep looking

Other head to heads