Comparison

Luma vs SwarmTix

An honest, organizer-first comparison on pricing, payouts, and the features you actually need.

Quick verdict

Choose Luma if you need its specific ecosystem and you're OK with higher fees. Choose SwarmTix if you want lower fees, instant payouts via Stripe Connect, and a platform built for tech events.

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A quick overview of each option

Pick the platform that matches your event type, budget, and payout needs.

Luma

Best for: Tech community events and modern social gatherings

✓ Modern, clean interface designed for tech events

✓ Strong social features and community building

✓ Calendar integration and subscription features

✓ Good for recurring events and meetups

SwarmTix

Recommended

Best for: tech events that want low fees + instant payouts

✓Low fees: $0.99 + 1.5% per paid ticket

✓Instant payouts via Stripe Connect

✓No competitor ads on your event page

✓Built-in tools for ticketing, check-in, and attendee comms

Typical ticketing platform

Best for: general events with standard needs

•Pricing varies, often higher for paid tickets

•Payout timelines depend on risk rules

•Feature depth varies (especially for hybrid / tech events)

•May upsell core features into enterprise plans

Head-to-head

Feature comparison: Luma vs SwarmTix

If you're deciding between these two, this is the quickest way to see the differences.

Feature	Luma	SwarmTix
Pricing Per paid ticket	3% + $0.99 per paid ticket	$0.99 + 1.5% Free events are always free
Free events	Yes	Yes
Instant payouts	No Weekly payouts	Yes
Reserved seating	No	Yes
Custom branding	Yes Limited options	Yes
Zoom integration	Yes	Yes
Multi-currency support	Yes	Yes
Calendar subscriptions	Yes	Yes
Discount codes	Yes	Yes
Custom registration fields	Yes	Yes
Attendee messaging	Yes	Yes

Decision guide

Who should use what?

A simple way to decide in under 60 seconds.

Choose Luma if…

• You're already embedded in Luma workflows or integrations
• You need a specific feature unique to Luma
• Fees are not a primary constraint

Choose SwarmTix if…

• You want lower fees on paid tickets
• You want instant payouts via Stripe Connect
• You're running tech events (meetups, workshops, conferences)

Choose a typical platform if…

• Your needs are basic and you want a generic solution
• You're OK with variable payout policies
• You can tolerate higher costs for convenience