Alternatives
Best Luma alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Luma alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/luma
5 direct alternatives to Luma and 3 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Cvent is the top alternative to Luma on our list, followed by Eventbrite and Bizzabo.
- 2 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Eventbrite.
- Highest rated: Zeffy, 4.9 out of 5 from 3,091 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 5 direct
- 2 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Luma
Cvent
#1 Top pickManage in-person, virtual, and hybrid events
Pricing
Contact sales
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,405 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Eventbrite
#2Event management and ticketing
Starting price
From $15 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
4.3 /5 on G2 · 914 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best free tier
Bizzabo
#3Manage in-person, virtual, and hybrid events from one platform
Pricing
Contact sales
4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 619 ratings, Sep 2026
Luma vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Oct 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $59/mo | Free plan: No | n/a | |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 3,405 ratings across G2 and Capterra (3,405) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $15/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 914 ratings on G2 (914) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 619 ratings across G2 and Capterra (619) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 301 ratings on G2 (301) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 437 ratings across G2 and Capterra (437) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 4,414 ratings across G2 and Capterra (4,414) | Same category as Luma |
 | Price: Usage-based | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 1,784 ratings on G2 (1,784) | Same category as Luma |
 | Price: Free | Free plan: Yes | 4.9 out of 5, from 3,091 ratings across G2 and Capterra (3,091) | Same category as Luma |
Why people consider alternatives to Luma
Luma is a platform designed to simplify the process of organizing and hosting events. It allows users to easily create event pages, manage invitations, and sell tickets, aiming to make event planning a delightful experience. This tool is…
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in event platforms.
The 5 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (event platforms) with different trade-offs. The 3 tools marked "Same category as Luma" fit the category but replace Luma less directly.
Luma by the numbers
Toolradar data: Luma's entry paid plan ($59/mo, billed monthly) ranks #7 of 20 for price among the Event Platforms tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $99/mo. As of Nov 2026.
| Metric | Luma | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $59/mo, billed monthly | $99/mo | #7 of 20 tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | No | 49% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 11 tools | 2 | #8 of 94 (joint) |
Listed as an alternative to: #11 on 2026-10-16 to #8 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 94 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Event Platforms data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Luma by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Event Platforms leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Event Platforms tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 20 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loopyah | $1.15/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Toornament | $5/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Bookingbird.io | $9.90/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Eventbrite | $15/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Crowdcast | $49/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 20 of 94 Event Platforms tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Event Platforms leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Event Platforms statistics.
8 alternatives to Luma
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Luma" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Cvent
Paid Battle-tested at scaleManage in-person, virtual, and hybrid events
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,405 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 2
Eventbrite
Free plan Cheaper than LumaEvent management and ticketing
4.3 /5 on G2 · 914 ratings, Sep 2026
From $15/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 3
Bizzabo
PaidManage in-person, virtual, and hybrid events from one platform
4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 619 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 4
RingCentral Events
PaidVirtual, hybrid and onsite event platform (formerly Hopin)
4.8 /5 on G2 · 301 ratings, Aug 2026
From $99/mo, billed monthly
- 5
Splash
PaidCreate branded event pages, manage registration, and track ROI
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 437 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 6
Whova
Enterprise Battle-tested at scaleEvent management and networking app
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 4,414 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Luma
- 7
vFairs
Custom Battle-tested at scaleHost engaging hybrid, in-person, and virtual events with a comprehensive event management platform.
4.7 /5 on G2 · 1,784 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Luma
- 8
Zeffy
100% free Cheaper than LumaAll-in-one free fundraising and CRM for nonprofits
4.9 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,091 ratings, Sep 2026
Free
Same category as Luma
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Luma?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Luma are Cvent, Eventbrite, Bizzabo. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Luma?
Yes. Zeffy is 100% free (no paid upgrade path) (All-in-one free fundraising and CRM for nonprofits). Freemium tools on this list offer a free tier with paid upgrades; they are not the same as fully free.
Why do people look for Luma alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Luma: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in event platforms. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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