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Luma vs Peatix

Luma logo

Luma

Events

Delightful events for communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peatix logo

Peatix

Events

Events made easy

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; Peatix service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • They diverge on capability: Luma covers Event pages, Peatix covers Event discovery.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Luma and Peatix actually diverge.

Attributes where Luma and Peatix differ
AttributeLumaPeatix
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Founded20202011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

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
  • Community features
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Discord

Only in Peatix

  • Event discovery
  • Community building
  • Analytics
  • Check-in app
  • PayPal
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook
  • LINE

Both cover

  • 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

Peatix

  • 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

Peatix

  • Service fees vary significantly by region with no single transparent pricing structure
  • Percentage-based fees can become costly for events with higher ticket prices
  • Limited event discovery features compared to larger global ticketing platforms

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

Peatix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free events
    • Basic ticketing
    • Event discovery
  • Paid EventsFree
    • 4.9% + $0.99 per ticket
    • Full features
    • Payouts

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 Peatix if

  • You need event discovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want community building.
Peatix review

Questions people ask

Is Luma or Peatix better?
Neither clearly leads. Luma starts at Free and Peatix at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Peatix?
Luma starts at Free and Peatix at Free.
Does Luma or Peatix run on more platforms?
Luma runs on Web, iOS, Android. Peatix runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Peatix cannot?
Luma covers Event pages, Registration, Calendar sync, Community features. Peatix covers Event discovery, Community building, Analytics, Check-in app. Both handle Ticketing, Stripe, Web support, Ios 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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Peatix: Is there a fee to create an event on Peatix?

No, there are no upfront costs to create or publish events on Peatix. You only pay service fees when tickets are sold.

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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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Peatix: What percentage does Peatix charge per ticket sold?

Peatix charges a service fee that varies by region. In Malaysia, for example, it is 4.9% plus a fixed fee of RM 1.99 per ticket as of August 2024.

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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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Peatix: In how many countries can I use Peatix?

Peatix is available in 27 countries including Japan, Hong Kong, the United States, Singapore, and Malaysia.

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