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Luma vs Zkipster

Luma logo

Luma

Software

Delightful events for communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zkipster logo

Zkipster

Software

Guest management for luxury events

From
$299/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; Zkipster the pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate for any of them
  • They diverge on capability: Luma covers Event pages, Zkipster covers Guest list management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Luma and Zkipster actually diverge.

Attributes where Luma and Zkipster differ
AttributeLumaZkipster
Starting priceFree$299/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20202012

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 Zkipster

  • Guest list management
  • Digital check-in
  • Seating charts
  • Real-time analytics
  • VIP tagging
  • Salesforce
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Sheets

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

Zkipster

  • Guest list management and check in at invitation only eventsnot Luma
  • Seating plans and name badges for galas and dinnersnot Luma
  • Sending event invitations and RSVPs by email, SMS or WhatsAppnot 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

Zkipster

  • The pricing page names three tiers but publishes no rate for any of them
  • Essentials is capped at 60 events per year or 10 per month and Professional at 80 per year or 20 per month
  • Guests are capped at 10,000 per event on Essentials and Professional
  • Event communications, floor plans, seating and name badges require the Professional plan
  • SMS, WhatsApp and Wallet Pass require Professional or higher
  • API access requires an annual Professional plan or an Enterprise add on
  • Advanced security and compliance tools and priority support are Enterprise only
  • zkipster Audience is banded by contact volume, so cost rises with the contact list rather than with features

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

Zkipster

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • Guest list management
    • Check-in app
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$599/month
    • Seating management
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced reporting
  • Enterprise$1199/month
    • Multi-event
    • 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.
Luma review

Choose Zkipster if

  • You need guest list management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital check-in.
Zkipster review

Questions people ask

Is Luma or Zkipster better?
Neither clearly leads. Luma starts at Free and Zkipster at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Zkipster?
Luma has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Luma and $299/month for Zkipster.
Does Luma or Zkipster run on more platforms?
Luma runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zkipster runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Luma for free?
Yes. Luma has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zkipster starts at $299/month.
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 Zkipster is typically brought in for.
What can Luma do that Zkipster cannot?
Luma covers Event pages, Registration, Calendar sync, Ticketing. Zkipster covers Guest list management, Digital check-in, Seating charts, Real-time analytics. 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
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