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Luma vs Zuddl

Luma logo

Luma

Event Management

Delightful events for communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zuddl logo

Zuddl

Webinar & Virtual Events

Unified event marketing platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events

From
On request
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; Zuddl pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats
  • They diverge on capability: Luma covers Event pages, Zuddl covers Virtual events.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Luma and Zuddl actually diverge.

Attributes where Luma and Zuddl differ
AttributeLumaZuddl
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategoryEvent ManagementWebinar & Virtual Events

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2020).

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
  • Stripe

Only in Zuddl

  • Virtual events
  • Hybrid events
  • In-person check-in
  • Sponsor showcases
  • Engagement tools
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

Both cover

  • Zoom
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Luma

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

Zuddl

  • Running webinars, field events and conferences from one platformnot Luma
  • Enterprise demand generation event programmesnot 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

Zuddl

  • Pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats
  • A minimum of two organizer licences is required to open an account
  • Extra collaborator seats cost $170 per month billed annually on top of the platform fee
  • Portals, the mobile app, Event Hub, Event Series and AI content repurposing are priced as add-ons rather than included
  • The price also scales with total annual virtual attendee volume, and that attendee pricing is not published

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

Zuddl

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 500 attendees
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
  • Growth$1299/month
    • Up to 2000 attendees
    • Hybrid events
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Full customization
    • 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 Zuddl if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want hybrid events.
Zuddl review

Questions people ask

Is Luma or Zuddl better?
Neither clearly leads. Luma starts at Free and Zuddl at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Zuddl?
Luma has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Luma and On request for Zuddl.
Does Luma or Zuddl run on more platforms?
Luma runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zuddl runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Luma for free?
Yes. Luma has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zuddl starts at On request.
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 Zuddl is typically brought in for.
What can Luma do that Zuddl cannot?
Luma covers Event pages, Registration, Calendar sync, Ticketing. Zuddl covers Virtual events, Hybrid events, In-person check-in, Sponsor showcases. Both handle Zoom, Web 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.

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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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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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