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Luma vs Typeform

Luma logo

Luma

Software

Delightful events for communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Typeform logo

Typeform

Software

People-friendly forms and surveys

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; Typeform free plan limited to 10 responses per month; Basic plan capped at 100/month
  • They diverge on capability: Luma covers Event pages, Typeform covers Conversational forms.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Luma and Typeform actually diverge.

Attributes where Luma and Typeform differ
AttributeLumaTypeform
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
  • Registration
  • Calendar sync
  • Ticketing
  • Community features
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Zoom

Only in Typeform

  • Conversational forms
  • Logic jumps
  • Calculator fields
  • Payment collection
  • File uploads
  • Multi-language forms
  • Mobile responsive
  • Real-time analytics

What people use each for

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

Luma

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

Typeform

  • Customer feedback surveysnot Luma
  • Lead generation formsnot Luma
  • Event registrationsnot Luma
  • Job applicationsnot Luma
  • Market researchnot Luma

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

Typeform

  • Free plan limited to 10 responses per month; Basic plan capped at 100/month
  • Branding removal only available on Plus plan ($56/month) and above
  • No self-hosting or on-premise deployment options

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

Typeform

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Typeform 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 registration.
Luma review

Choose Typeform if

  • You need conversational forms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want logic jumps.
Typeform review

Questions people ask

Is Luma or Typeform better?
Neither clearly leads. Luma starts at Free and Typeform at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Typeform?
Luma starts at Free and Typeform at Free.
Does Luma or Typeform run on more platforms?
Luma runs on Web, iOS, Android. Typeform 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. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Typeform is typically brought in for.
What can Luma do that Typeform cannot?
Luma covers Event pages, Registration, Calendar sync, Ticketing. Typeform covers Conversational forms, Logic jumps, Calculator fields, Payment collection.

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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Typeform: What are Typeform's pricing tiers?

Typeform offers a free plan (10 responses/month), Basic at $28/month billed annually (100 responses/month, 1 user), Plus at $56/month billed annually (1,000 responses/month, 3 users, branding removed), and Business at $91/month billed annually (10,000 responses/month, 5 users).

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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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Typeform: Does Typeform have a free tier?

Yes. Typeform offers a free plan limited to 10 form responses per month with Typeform branding.

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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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Typeform: What integrations does Typeform support?

Typeform integrates with ActiveCampaign, Calendly, CallRail, Intercom, Klaviyo, Slack, Stripe, Webflow, and Zapier for workflow automation.

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Typeform: Can users export data from Typeform?

Yes. Typeform provides API access for data export. Users can retrieve form data and responses through the API using the GET /forms/:formId endpoint and export to CSV through integrations like Zapier or Airbyte.

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Typeform: Does Typeform offer self-hosting options?

No. Typeform is a cloud-based SaaS platform only. Self-hosted alternatives exist in the open-source form builder category, but Typeform itself does not offer on-premise deployment.

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Typeform: When is branding removed from Typeform?

Typeform branding is automatically removed only on the Plus plan ($56/month billed annually) and higher. The free and Basic plans display Typeform branding on forms.

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