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Luma vs Ticketkantoor

Luma logo

Luma

Events

Delightful events for communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ticketkantoor logo

Ticketkantoor

Events

A platform for organizers to run their own online ticket sales

From
€0.8/per-ticket
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; Ticketkantoor only accepts European payment methods (iDEAL and internet banking), limiting international organizers
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Luma and Ticketkantoor actually diverge.

Attributes where Luma and Ticketkantoor differ
AttributeLumaTicketkantoor
Starting priceFree€0.8/per-ticket
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2020Unknown

Identical on both: 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
  • Ticketing
  • Community features
  • Google Calendar
  • Apple Calendar
  • Zoom

Only in Ticketkantoor

Nothing recorded that Luma does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Luma

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

Ticketkantoor

  • Event ticketing for organizers in Netherlands and Europenot Luma
  • Online ticket sales with integrated payment processingnot Luma
  • Barcode-based entry management for live eventsnot 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

Ticketkantoor

  • Only accepts European payment methods (iDEAL and internet banking), limiting international organizers
  • Single pricing tier with no volume discounts mentioned

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

Ticketkantoor

€0.8/per-ticket
  • Standard$0.8/per-ticket
    • iDEAL and internet banking payment processing
    • E-ticket generation and email delivery
    • Barcode scanning for entry control

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 Ticketkantoor if

Nothing in the data separates Ticketkantoor from Luma on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Ticketkantoor review

Questions people ask

Is Luma or Ticketkantoor better?
Neither clearly leads. Luma starts at Free and Ticketkantoor at €0.8/per-ticket, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Ticketkantoor?
Luma has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Luma and €0.8/per-ticket for Ticketkantoor.
Does Luma or Ticketkantoor run on more platforms?
Luma runs on Web, iOS, Android. Ticketkantoor runs on Web.
Can I use Luma for free?
Yes. Luma has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ticketkantoor starts at €0.8/per-ticket.
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 Ticketkantoor is typically brought in for.
What can Luma do that Ticketkantoor cannot?
Luma covers Event pages, Registration, Calendar sync, Ticketing.

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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Ticketkantoor: How much does Ticketkantoor charge per ticket?

Ticketkantoor charges 0.80 euros per ticket sold. This price includes VAT and iDEAL payment processing fees. Organizers only pay when tickets are actually sold (no-cure/no-pay model).

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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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Ticketkantoor: Are there hidden fees or additional charges?

No. The 0.80 euro per ticket fee includes all payment processing via iDEAL and internet banking, e-ticket generation, email delivery, and barcode scanning. No separate iDEAL account or additional fees are required.

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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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Ticketkantoor: Do you only pay when tickets sell?

Yes, Ticketkantoor operates on a no-cure/no-pay basis. Organizers are only charged the 0.80 euro fee for each ticket that is actually sold through the platform.

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