Venga vs Luma
How Venga compares to Luma for event pages, ticketing, and community
If you want a free, community-first platform with event chat, photo sharing, and a low 2% ticket fee, choose Venga. If you prefer a more corporate tool with higher fees and paid tiers, Luma is an option.
Quick feature comparison
| Feature | Venga | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use (no mandatory subscription) | Luma Plus ~750 SEK/month | |
| Low ticket fee | Venga 2% vs Luma 5% | |
| Event chat | ||
| Photo sharing | ||
| Community pages (clubs) | ||
| Automated waitlist | ||
| Request-to-join / host approval | ||
| SMS or push reminders | ||
| Unlimited events & members (free) | 500 invites/week on free plan | |
| Built for communities | More corporate feel |
Pricing
Venga: Completely free. Paid tickets have a 2% platform fee plus payment processing.
Luma: Free events are free. Paid tickets incur a 5% platform fee (or 0% on Luma Plus, which costs around 750 SEK/month). So for most organizers, Venga is free with a lower fee on ticketing.
Where Venga shines
- No subscription — create events and clubs without paying a monthly fee.
- Lower ticket fee (2%) and built-in event chat and photo sharing so guests stay engaged.
- Automated waitlist for limited spots; multiple clubs and unlimited admins and invites on the free plan.
- Built for real communities and recurring events, not just one-off ticketing.
Why you might choose Luma
- You want a well-known brand name for professional or enterprise events.
- You need features tied to Luma Plus and are okay paying a monthly subscription.
- You prefer a more product-led, tech-focused experience over a community-first one.