Event Management · head to head
Luma vs Tripleseat
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; Tripleseat pricing is quote only across every package. The site states "Why don't you show prices on the website? Because your venue isn't a SKU. Pricing depends on volume, locations, add-ons, and use case," with all plans routing to Request a Demo.
- They diverge on capability: Luma covers Event pages, Tripleseat covers Lead management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Luma and Tripleseat actually diverge.
| Attribute | Luma | Tripleseat |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $300/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2020 | 2008 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Event Management).
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 Tripleseat
- Lead management
- Event booking
- Contracts
- BEOs
- Payment processing
- Toast
- Square
- QuickBooks
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
Tripleseat
- 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
Tripleseat
- Pricing is quote only across every package. The site states "Why don't you show prices on the website? Because your venue isn't a SKU. Pricing depends on volume, locations, add-ons, and use case," with all plans routing to Request a Demo.
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
Tripleseat
$300/month- Core$300/month
- Event management
- Contracts
- Reporting
- Professional$500/month
- Lead management
- BEOs
- Integrations
- Enterprise$800/month
- Multi-location
- API access
- Dedicated support
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.
Choose Tripleseat if
- You need lead management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want event booking.
Questions people ask
- Is Luma or Tripleseat better?
- Neither clearly leads. Luma starts at Free and Tripleseat at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Luma or Tripleseat?
- Luma has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Luma and $300/month for Tripleseat.
- Does Luma or Tripleseat run on more platforms?
- Luma runs on Web, iOS, Android. Tripleseat runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Luma for free?
- Yes. Luma has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tripleseat starts at $300/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 Tripleseat cannot?
- Luma covers Event pages, Registration, Calendar sync, Ticketing. Tripleseat covers Lead management, Event booking, Contracts, BEOs. 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.
SourceLuma: 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.
SourceLuma: 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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