Luma alternative
Luma alternative: community and network beyond the event
Luma is one of the fastest ways to set up an event page and collect registrations. Its free plan has unlimited events and guests, and you can sell tickets too. Masqot builds a lasting community and tech network around your events: members, channels, events and introductions in one place. The information comes from each platform's own pages.
Last updated: 04.11.2026
In short
The difference in short
- Luma. An event and calendar tool: event pages, registration, tickets, invites and check-in. Communities are kept as "calendar" pages.
- Masqot. A community and networking platform: community pages, channels, events, bulk announcements, insights and mutually approved introductions after the event.
Comparison
Masqot vs Luma: comparison table
| Feature | Masqot | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| Core setup | Community page, channels and events | Event page and calendar |
| Free plan | Starter: no time limit, 1 community, 250 members, 3 channels, 2 events a month | Free: unlimited events and guests, 500 invites or newsletters a week |
| Paid plan | Plus ₺149/month + VAT, Pro ₺249/month + VAT | Luma Plus: $59/month billed yearly, $69/month billed monthly |
| Paid ticket sales | Not yet; you can add an external registration link to the event | Yes; 5% platform fee on Free, 0% on Plus, plus Stripe fees (usually 2.9% + 30¢) |
| Conversation inside the community | Topic channels and posts | Group chat and event chat |
| Connecting with people | Mutually approved introductions, messaging once accepted; follow people | One-to-one messages to any Luma user; follow calendars |
| People suggestions | 3 people suggestions a day based on your interests | Not found on official pages |
| Member insights | Members' expertise, experience, city and interests (aggregate only) | — |
| Community-only courses | Courses, modules and lessons on Plus and Pro | — |
| Languages | 8 languages, including Arabic; right-to-left supported | 49 languages; right-to-left languages (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian) not supported |
| Data location | Servers in Germany | Data stored in the US, on AWS |
| Mobile app | iOS and Android | iOS and Android |
Masqot
- Core setup
- Community page, channels and events
- Free plan
- Starter: no time limit, 1 community, 250 members, 3 channels, 2 events a month
- Paid plan
- Plus ₺149/month + VAT, Pro ₺249/month + VAT
- Paid ticket sales
- Not yet; you can add an external registration link to the event
- Conversation inside the community
- Topic channels and posts
- Connecting with people
- Mutually approved introductions, messaging once accepted; follow people
- People suggestions
- 3 people suggestions a day based on your interests
- Member insights
- Members' expertise, experience, city and interests (aggregate only)
- Community-only courses
- Courses, modules and lessons on Plus and Pro
- Languages
- 8 languages, including Arabic; right-to-left supported
- Data location
- Servers in Germany
- Mobile app
- iOS and Android
Luma
- Core setup
- Event page and calendar
- Free plan
- Free: unlimited events and guests, 500 invites or newsletters a week
- Paid plan
- Luma Plus: $59/month billed yearly, $69/month billed monthly
- Paid ticket sales
- Yes; 5% platform fee on Free, 0% on Plus, plus Stripe fees (usually 2.9% + 30¢)
- Conversation inside the community
- Group chat and event chat
- Connecting with people
- One-to-one messages to any Luma user; follow calendars
- People suggestions
- Not found on official pages
- Member insights
- —
- Community-only courses
- —
- Languages
- 49 languages; right-to-left languages (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian) not supported
- Data location
- Data stored in the US, on AWS
- Mobile app
- iOS and Android
Luma prices are in US dollars.
Who it's for
Who Masqot is for
- People who run a community more than events. Your members talk in channels and share posts between events; you send your announcements by bulk email or push notification.
- People who want attendees to find each other. Masqot suggests people based on interests and what they're looking for; an introduction only happens when both sides approve.
- Organizers who want to know their members. On the insights screen you see your community's breakdown by profession, expertise, experience and city. In small groups, breakdowns that could identify someone are hidden.
- Communities that care about keeping data in Europe and Arabic-speaking communities. Masqot's servers are in Germany; the interface is in 8 languages, including Arabic.
Let's be honest
When Luma might be a better fit
Some organizers use both: tickets on Luma, community and lasting network on Masqot.
- If you sell tickets. Paid tickets aren't available on Masqot yet; on Luma you can sell tickets even on the free plan.
- If you run lots of one-off events every month. Luma's free plan has no limit on the number of events; Masqot's free plan includes 2 events a month.
- If you only want an event page, not a community. For a single conference or launch, Luma is faster.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Luma?
Luma itself has a free plan. If you want to build a community and network around your events, Masqot's Starter plan is free with no time limit.
What's the main difference between Masqot and Luma?
Luma focuses on events and registration. Masqot focuses on community and networking: an event is part of the community page and of people getting to know each other.
Can I sell tickets on Masqot?
Not yet. You can add an external ticket link to your event page.
Does Masqot support Arabic?
Yes. Masqot is available in 8 languages, and in Arabic the page is shown right to left.
Where is my data stored on Masqot?
Masqot's servers are in Germany.
Can I transfer events from my Luma calendar to Masqot?
There's no automatic import. You create your upcoming events in the Masqot panel; your members join through your community page link.
Sources
Competitor information comes from each platform's own official pages, read on 04.11.2026. Prices and features can change over time. If you spot something wrong or out of date, write to us and we'll fix it.
Build a community around your events
Applying takes a few minutes. Once approved, you set up your community and first event from the panel.