Luma

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2020
Developer: Luma Labs, Inc.
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web

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Community/Forums

Overview

Luma is an event management and discovery platform that enables users to create event pages, send invitations via email and SMS, collect registrations, and manage guest interactions. The app serves as a social event discovery tool where users can find and attend tech, crypto, wellness, and social events in their area. It functions as a modern alternative to traditional event platforms, emphasizing community-driven discovery and streamlined event hosting with built-in ticketing and check-in capabilities.

Key Features

Event Creation - Create customizable event pages with details, descriptions, and scheduling
Guest Management - Send email and SMS invitations, collect registrations, and manage attendee lists
Ticketing - Generate and manage event tickets with QR code support for seamless entry
Check-in System - Scan QR codes from guest tickets or manually search attendees by name for event entry
Event Discovery - Browse and discover upcoming events by category including tech, crypto, wellness, and social events
Guest Communication - Chat with guests and send automated reminders before events
Social Sharing - Share registered events with friends and across social media platforms
Digital Wallet Integration - Store event tickets in Apple Wallet and similar digital wallet systems

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Event creation, guest invitations, registrations, ticketing, check-in, and event discovery

Platforms & Requirements

Luma is available on iOS (requires iOS 15 or later), Android (requires Android 8.0 or later), and web browsers. The mobile apps provide essential event management features including check-in and guest management, while the full website at luma.com offers access to all platform features. Users can access the complete feature set through the mobile web browser if specific features are not yet available in native mobile apps.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Make.com automation
Apple Wallet
QR code scanning
Email invitations
SMS invitations

Alternatives

App	Difference
Eventbrite	Larger, more established event platform with more advanced ticketing and analytics features, but with a heavier interface
Meetup	Focuses on recurring community groups and local meetups rather than one-time events
Ticketmaster	Enterprise-focused ticketing platform primarily for large-scale events and venues
Splash	Event marketing platform with emphasis on design and branding for event pages

Reputation

Luma is perceived as a modern, lightweight alternative to established event platforms like Eventbrite, with users appreciating its community-driven interface and social features. The platform appeals to younger demographics and tech-savvy event organizers who value simplicity and social integration. Some users express strong engagement with the platform's event discovery features. The app maintains active development and support, though specific criticisms or limitations are not widely documented in available sources.

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