Luma is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 7.8. Luma wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Nextdoor on 0, with 1 tied.
Community organizers and anyone hosting recurring meetups or classes
Homeowners and renters who want local tips, alerts and a neighborhood marketplace
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Luma | Nextdoor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #3 of 12 | #11 of 12 |
| Developer | Luma Labs | Nextdoor, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Luma better than Nextdoor?
Luma is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 7.8. Luma wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Nextdoor on 0, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Nextdoor?
Luma: Free with a 5% fee on paid tickets; Luma Plus is $59 a month billed yearly. Nextdoor: Free; supported by ads from local businesses and brands. On value for money, Luma scores higher.
Do Luma and Nextdoor work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Luma or Nextdoor?
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
Nextdoor
- Fast local recommendations from real neighbors
- Free listings for selling and giving away items
- Useful for lost pets and local alerts
- Ad-supported feed with sponsored posts
- Discussions can turn negative or alarmist
- Tracks you across apps, per its privacy label
Nextdoor is the place to ask neighbors for a plumber recommendation, find a lost pet or catch local safety alerts and news. Address verification keeps the feed tied to your real area, a new AI search sums up years of neighbor tips about local businesses, and free listings are handy for selling furniture. The trade-offs: an ad-supported feed, threads that can turn negative, and a lot of personal data shared with the platform.
Full Nextdoor review
