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 (first year free) | $59/mo |
| Platform fees | 0% | 5% (free plan), 0% (Plus) |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Built-in |
| Events & Ticketing | ||
| Ticketing | (Pro) | |
| QR check-ins | (Pro) | |
| Online events | (Free) | |
| Integrations | ||
| Google Calendar sync | (Free) | |
| CalDAV sync | (Free) | |
| Newsletters | (Free) | |
| Customization | ||
| Custom domains | (Pro) | (Plus) |
| Remove branding | (Pro) | (Plus) |
| Custom fields | (Free) | |
| Built-in analytics | (Free) | |
| Unique Features | ||
| AI event parsing | (Pro) | |
| Event graphics gen | (Pro) | |
| Sub-schedules | (Free) | |
| Team collaboration | (Free) | 3 admins (free), 5 (Plus) |
| Platform | ||
| REST API | (Pro) | (Plus) |
| Open source | ||
| Selfhosting | ||
Where Event Schedule Shines
Key advantages over Luma that make Event Schedule the better choice.
12x More Affordable
Event Schedule Pro costs $5/mo with the first year free. 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. Not available on Luma.
Open Source
Fully open source with no vendor lock-in. Selfhost on your own server for complete data ownership.
CalDAV Sync
Sync with any CalDAV-compatible calendar app including Apple Calendar. Not available on Luma.
Event Graphics
Generate shareable event graphics automatically. No design skills needed, a feature unique to Event Schedule.
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
- Beautiful, 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 and automatic graphics generation
- Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free
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