Partiful is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.9. Partiful wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Luma on 1, with 1 tied.
Friends planning birthdays, dinners and house parties who want a fun invite
Community organizers and anyone hosting recurring meetups or classes
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Partiful | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #2 of 12 | #3 of 12 |
| Developer | Partiful Co. | Luma Labs |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Partiful better than Luma?
Partiful is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.9. Partiful wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Luma on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Partiful or Luma?
Partiful: Free; optional Partiful Plus $4.99/month (US); fee on paid tickets. Luma: Free with a 5% fee on paid tickets; Luma Plus is $59 a month billed yearly. On value for money, Partiful scores higher.
Do Partiful and Luma work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Partiful or Luma?
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
Partiful
- Free for hosts and guests
- Guests can RSVP without downloading the app
- Playful themes and effects make invites stand out
- Guests must log in with a phone number to RSVP
- Ticketing is limited to US and UK hosts
- Still light on tools for formal events
Partiful is the best way to invite friends to anything casual. You design a playful event page in minutes, send the link anywhere, and guests RSVP without downloading the app. Text blasts, date polls and shared photo albums keep everyone in the loop, and hosts in the US and UK can now sell tickets too. It is still built for social plans, and guests must log in with a phone number to RSVP.
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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.
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