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LumaEvent platform comparison
Invite a known circle. Or grow a recurring community.
Luma combines event registration with calendars, guest communications and ticketing. Magenda’s current workflow begins with a host-managed list of invitation recipients.
Reviewed · Invitations & gatherings
Our assessment of where each approach fits.
Consider Magenda
Consider Magenda for a private occasion with individual links, household allowances and a shared programme. Basic includes 10 invitation records; Full adds planning and event-day apps.
Explore available featuresConsider Luma
Consider Luma when you need event registration, a community calendar, guest reminders, co-hosting or ticket sales.
Explore LumaCompare the guest experience, planning tools and plan boundaries.
| What matters | Magenda | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| Guest entry | Personal links for invitees added by the host. | Event registration, including approval options. |
| Communication | Hosts share links themselves; automated event notifications are not implemented. | Guest blasts and automated reminders across supported channels. |
| Event day | Full events include online check-in with party counts and duplicate-arrival protection. | Guest check-in tools are available. |
| Scale & payments | Basic supports up to 10 invitation recipients or households per event. Full event apps require active access; upgrades depend on checkout availability. | A free plan with unlimited guests; ticket payments and an optional paid plan. |
Platform information: Luma: plans and included features
Try the guest journey on a phone and test the settings your event depends on. Use these questions to guide that check.
This guide is published by Magenda. Recommendations are our assessment of the workflows described above, rather than an independent product ranking. Official sources were reviewed on 1 November 2026; verify current features, regional availability and plan inclusions with the provider before committing.
No automatic migration from Luma is available in Magenda. If you are moving an event, review your guest list and recreate the event details before sharing new invitation links.
Explore the invitation and response essentials in a free Basic event.
Two ways to gather your people, with different approaches to links and guest communication.
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