Eventbrite
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$1.79
× 12 months$21.48
Per year
$0.18 per person / mo
$21
Starting price; rises with usage
Eventbrite vs Luma
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Eventbrite
71%
match · $21/yr
Luma
40%
match · $708/yr
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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Luma
Plus
Flat price, whole team$59.00
× 12 months$708.00
Per year
$5.90 per person / mo
$708
Starting price; rises with usage
Eventbrite
From $1.79Free plan
Organizers of public, ticketed consumer events who want free publishing, the option to pass fees to buyers and exposure on Eventbrite's discovery marketplace.
vs
Luma
From $59Free plan
Community builders and companies hosting recurring free or low-cost events who want polished pages, calendars and guest communication with no fee on free events.
Side by side
| Eventbrite | Luma | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free to publish; 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket plus 2.9% processing (US) | Free (5% fee on paid tickets); Luma Plus $59/month billed annually (0% fee) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Organizers of public, ticketed consumer events who want free publishing, the option to pass fees to buyers and exposure on Eventbrite's discovery marketplace. | Community builders and companies hosting recurring free or low-cost events who want polished pages, calendars and guest communication with no fee on free events. |
Pros and cons
Eventbrite
Pros
- Free to publish, and no fees on free tickets
- Discovery marketplace can bring in new buyers
- Broad ticket types, including reserved seating and timed entry
- Fees can be passed on to attendees at checkout
Cons
- 3.7% + $1.79 service fee plus 2.9% processing per paid ticket (US)
- Default payout only after the event ends; first-time organizers must wait until after their first event
- Instant Payouts limited to certain US organizers, cost 3% and hold 20% in reserve
- Premium and Ads spend cost extra
Luma
Pros
- No fees on free events; free plan has unlimited events and guests
- 0% platform fee on Luma Plus
- Strong guest messaging across email, SMS, push and WhatsApp
- Paid in your Stripe account as tickets sell
Cons
- No reserved seating or seat maps
- Stripe only; India and Stripe extended network countries not supported
- No option to add a booking fee at checkout
- Check-in staff role, tax collection, API and Zapier require Luma Plus
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