Luma is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 7.9. Luma wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Thumbtack on 0.
Community organizers and anyone hosting recurring meetups or classes
Homeowners comparing quotes from local pros for repairs and projects
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Luma | Thumbtack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #3 of 12 | #9 of 12 |
| Developer | Luma Labs | Thumbtack, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Luma better than Thumbtack?
Luma is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 7.9. Luma wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Thumbtack on 0.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Thumbtack?
Luma: Free with a 5% fee on paid tickets; Luma Plus is $59 a month billed yearly. Thumbtack: Free for customers; pros pay Thumbtack, and you pay the pro for the job. On value for money, Luma scores higher.
Do Luma and Thumbtack work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Luma or Thumbtack?
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
Thumbtack
- Covers far more trades than odd-job apps
- Cost estimates shown on many services
- Free for customers to post and compare
- Expect a flurry of messages from pros
- Heavy tracking, per its App Store privacy label
- Built for the US, and pro quality varies
Thumbtack connects you with local professionals for bigger home jobs, from plumbing and cleaning to landscaping and remodels. You describe the project, compare cost estimates, reviews and credentials, then message pros directly. A new AI flow being rolled out can scope the job from a photo or voice note. It is free for you, but pros pay to reach you, so expect follow-ups, and it tracks more than most apps here.
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