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Luma vs Tito

Luma logo

Luma

Software

Delightful events for communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tito logo

Tito

Software

Sell tickets to your event

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Luma 5% platform fee on paid events in free tier can add up for high-volume organizers; Tito limited to smaller and mid-sized events, less suitable for enterprise-scale conferences
  • They diverge on capability: Luma covers Event pages, Tito covers Check-in app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Luma and Tito actually diverge.

Attributes where Luma and Tito differ
AttributeLumaTito
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20202012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Calendar sync
  • Community features
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Discord

Only in Tito

  • Check-in app
  • API access
  • Custom domains
  • PayPal
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Registration
  • Ticketing
  • Stripe
  • 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

Tito

  • 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

Tito

  • Limited to smaller and mid-sized events, less suitable for enterprise-scale conferences
  • Fewer built-in marketing automation features compared to Cvent

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

Tito

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tito review.

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 calendar sync.
Luma review

Choose Tito if

  • You need check-in app.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want api access.
Tito review

Questions people ask

Is Luma or Tito better?
Neither clearly leads. Luma starts at Free and Tito at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Tito?
Luma starts at Free and Tito at Free.
Does Luma or Tito run on more platforms?
Luma runs on Web, iOS, Android. Tito runs on Web.
Can I use Luma for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Tito cannot?
Luma covers Event pages, Calendar sync, Community features, Google Calendar. Tito covers Check-in app, API access, Custom domains, PayPal. Both handle Registration, Ticketing, Stripe, 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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Tito: What are Tito's pricing and fees?

Tito charges 3% per paid ticket with no monthly subscription fee, making it accessible for events of any size. No upfront or hidden monthly costs.

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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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Tito: What are the key features of Tito?

Tito offers customizable event pages, online ticket sales, attendee management, promotional tools, detailed analytics, mobile check-in apps, CSV exports for badge printing, and a public API with webhooks for integrations.

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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