Luma is great for social gatherings. But for serious tech conferences, you need more. SwarmTix charges $0.99 + 1.5% vs Luma Free's 5% - plus multi-track agendas and speaker management.
No credit card required. Set up in 5 minutes.
Based on 500 tickets at $100 each
Luma Fees
$2,500
5% per ticket
SwarmTix Fees
$1,245
$0.99 + 1.5%/ticket
You Save
$1,255
per event
Luma is built for social events. SwarmTix is built for professional conferences.
Luma's free plan takes 5% on paid events. On a $100 ticket, you lose $5. SwarmTix charges $2.49 - save $2.51 on a $100 ticket. (Luma Plus at $59/month has no platform fee.)
Luma handles event pages, not conference schedules. SwarmTix has a full multi-track agenda builder for complex conferences.
Conferences need speaker profiles and session assignments. Luma doesn't have this. SwarmTix does.
Professional conferences need badge printing. Luma is focused on social events without this feature. SwarmTix supports badge printing.
Luma's reporting is basic. SwarmTix provides detailed analytics on ticket sales, attendee demographics, and session popularity.
Running a conference with sponsors? SwarmTix has sponsor management and exhibitor tools. Luma doesn't.
See why SwarmTix is better for professional conferences.
See how much you save with SwarmTix vs Luma
5% per sold ticket (free plan)
$0.99 + 1.5% per sold ticket
Your Savings With SwarmTix
$1,004
per event
*Luma Free plan pricing (5%). Luma Plus at $59/mo has no platform fee, so it costs less per ticket than SwarmTix. Payment processing fees not included.
SwarmTix works for events of all sizes, but it really shines for conferences with multiple tracks, speakers, and sessions. If you just need a simple RSVP page for a casual meetup, Luma might be fine. For anything more complex, SwarmTix is the better choice.
Yes! SwarmTix event pages are clean, modern, and professional. Plus, they include features Luma doesn't have - like multi-track agendas, speaker bios, and session details all on one page.
Absolutely. Connect your own Stripe account and get instant payouts. Compared with Luma Free's 5% fee, SwarmTix charges $0.99 + 1.5% per ticket sold (save $2.51 on a $100 ticket).
SwarmTix has native integrations with Zoom, YouTube, and Vimeo for online events (Virtual plans). Attendees get automatic access to virtual sessions based on their ticket type.
No. Luma Plus costs $59/month for a 0% platform fee; SwarmTix has no monthly fee for in-person events. You only pay when you sell tickets - $0.99 + 1.5% per paid ticket. Free events are completely free.
Want the numbers side by side? Read the full Luma vs SwarmTix comparison, or the same breakdown for Eventbrite, Tito, Cvent and Hopin.
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