Luma vs Eventbrite
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Luma is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 8.4. Luma wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Eventbrite on 0, with 1 tied.
Community organizers and anyone hosting recurring meetups or classes
Locals looking for things to do and organizers selling tickets to events
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Luma | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #3 of 12 | #6 of 12 |
| Developer | Luma Labs | Eventbrite, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Luma better than Eventbrite?
Luma is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 8.4. Luma wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Eventbrite on 0, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Eventbrite?
Luma: Free with a 5% fee on paid tickets; Luma Plus is $59 a month billed yearly. Eventbrite: Free for attendees and free events; paid tickets add service and processing fees. On value for money, Luma scores higher.
Do Luma and Eventbrite work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Luma or Eventbrite?
Luma scores higher on privacy (8.0/10). App Store label: contact info, user content, identifiers, usage and diagnostics may be linked to you. No tracking. Google Play lists app activity and diagnostics shared for analytics.
Strengths and weaknesses
Luma
- Unlimited events and guests on the free plan
- Polished pages with no design work
- Map of events happening nearby
- 5% platform fee on paid tickets without Plus
- Plus is pricey for occasional hosts
Luma is built for the meetups, run clubs and community nights that keep a city social. Hosts make a good-looking event page in seconds, send invites by email, SMS or WhatsApp, sell tickets and check guests in with QR codes. Guests find events on a map, follow calendars from groups they like and chat with people they met. The free plan covers unlimited events and guests, with a 5% fee on paid tickets.
Full Luma review
Eventbrite
- Huge range of local events in one place
- Tickets stored in the app for easy entry
- Simple setup for organizers of any size
- Service fees on most paid tickets
- Promoted listings can crowd the feed
- Leaner team after the 2026 acquisition
Eventbrite is still the default way to find and book local events, from workshops and gigs to festivals and networking nights. Your feed learns what you like, you can follow friends and organizers, and tickets sit in the app or your phone's wallet. Organizers get solid ticketing and check-in tools. The downsides are fees on paid tickets, promoted listings in the feed, and some uncertainty after its 2026 sale to Bending Spoons.
Full Eventbrite review
