Luma is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 8.6. Luma wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Zola on 1.
Community organizers and anyone hosting recurring meetups or classes
Engaged couples who want their website, registry and RSVPs in one place
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Luma | Zola |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #3 of 12 | #5 of 12 |
| Developer | Luma Labs | Zola, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | — |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Luma better than Zola?
Luma is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 8.6. Luma wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Zola on 1.
Which is cheaper, Luma or Zola?
Luma: Free with a 5% fee on paid tickets; Luma Plus is $59 a month billed yearly. Zola: Free website, registry and planning tools; paid extras like premium texts. On value for money, Zola scores higher.
Do Luma and Zola work on the same devices?
Only Luma runs on Android.
Which is more private, Luma or Zola?
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
Zola
- Website, registry and guest list share one dashboard
- Cash funds come with no fees
- Modern designs that match Zola invitations
- No Android app, so Android users plan on the website
- Steady nudges toward Zola's paid products and extras
Zola gives engaged couples a free wedding website, a flexible registry and planning tools that all work together. Your guest list, RSVPs, budget, seating chart and checklist live in one app, and the registry mixes store gifts, experiences and zero-fee cash funds. The designs are modern and easy to match to your invitations. Expect regular nudges toward Zola's stationery and paid extras, and note the app is iPhone-only.
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