Event Schedule
vs Luma
A powerful open source alternative to Luma at a fraction of the price.
| Feature | Event Schedule | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees | ||
| Free plan | (forever) | (forever) |
| Paid plan price | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | $59/mo |
| Platform fees | 0% | 5% (free plan), 0% (Plus) |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) |
| Events & Ticketing | ||
| Ticketing | (Pro) | |
| QR check-ins | (Pro) | |
| Ticket waitlist | (Pro) | |
| Check-in dashboard | (Pro) | |
| Sale notifications | (Pro) | |
| Sales data export | (Pro) | |
| Recurring events | (Free) | |
| Online events | (Free) | |
| Free event RSVP | (Free) | |
| Event polls | (Pro) | |
| Promo/discount codes | (Pro) | |
| Post-event feedback | (Pro) | |
| Individual tickets | (Pro) | |
| Integrations | ||
| Google Calendar sync | (Free) | |
| CalDAV sync | (Free) | |
| Newsletters | (Free) | |
| Customization | ||
| Custom domains | (Enterprise) | (Plus) |
| Remove branding | (Pro) | (Plus) |
| Custom fields | (Pro) | |
| Custom CSS | (Pro) | |
| Built-in analytics | (Free) | |
| Unique Features | ||
| AI suite (event parsing, flyer gen, style gen) | (Enterprise) | |
| Event graphics gen | (Pro) | |
| Sub-schedules | (Free) | |
| Fan videos & comments | (Free) | |
| Event boost (ads) | (Pro) | |
| Private/password-protected events | (Enterprise) | |
| Availability management | (Enterprise) | |
| WhatsApp event creation | (Enterprise) | |
| Team collaboration | (Enterprise) | 3 admins (free), 5 (Plus) |
| Carpool matching | (Pro) | |
| Sponsor/partner logos | (Pro) | |
| Email scheduling | (Enterprise) | |
| Platform | ||
| REST API | (Pro) | (Plus) |
| Webhooks | (Pro) | |
| Open source | ||
| Selfhosting | ||
Where Event Schedule Shines
Key advantages over Luma that make Event Schedule a strong alternative.
12x More Affordable
Event Schedule Pro costs $5/mo with a 7-day free trial. Luma Plus costs $59/mo for comparable features.
0% Platform Fees
Luma charges 5% on their free plan. Event Schedule never takes a cut of your ticket sales at any tier.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details in any format and our AI extracts all the details automatically. Perfect for quickly building your schedule when moving from another platform.
Open Source
Fully open source with no vendor lock-in. Selfhost on your own server instead of being locked into Luma's closed ecosystem.
CalDAV Sync
Sync with any CalDAV-compatible calendar app including Apple Calendar. Not available on Luma.
Event Graphics
Generate shareable event graphics automatically. Promote events on social media without needing a designer.
About Luma
Luma (lu.ma) is a modern event platform popular with tech communities and creators. It offers sleek event pages, built-in video streaming, and community features.
Luma's strengths
- Polished, modern event page design with strong visual focus
- Built-in video streaming for virtual events
- Popular in tech and startup communities with strong network effects
Why choose Event Schedule?
Event Schedule offers a unique combination of features that no other platform matches: zero platform fees, open source transparency, and powerful AI tools.
- Zero platform fees on all ticket sales, at any plan level
- Fully open source with selfhosting option for complete control
- AI-powered event parsing, flyer generation, and automatic graphics
- Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free
How to switch in 3 steps
Get started in minutes. No migration or data import needed.
Create your schedule
Sign up free and create your first schedule in under a minute.
Add your events
Paste event details for AI import or create events manually.
Share and sell
Share your schedule URL and start selling tickets.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Luma.
Yes. Create a free schedule and add your events manually or via AI import. Your existing audience can follow your new schedule and subscribe to updates via newsletter or calendar sync.
Luma charges $59/mo for its premium plan. Event Schedule Pro is $5/mo with zero platform fees. Even the free plan includes unlimited events, Google Calendar sync, and newsletters.
Yes. Event Schedule supports online events with video links, descriptions, and ticketing. While Luma has built-in video streaming, Event Schedule integrates with any video platform you already use.
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