The Best Luma Alternative
Pay 46% Less in Fees
Luma (lu.ma) charges 5% on every paid ticket. Who's In charges a flat 2.7% — that's 46% lower. For a 100-person event at $25/ticket, you keep an extra $57.50 per event.
Plus: WhatsApp reminders, automatic waitlists, and QR check-in — all free. No paid plan required.
Why Organizers Are Switching from Luma
Luma is beautifully designed and popular with tech communities — but the 5% fee and missing community features push organisers toward a better fit. See how Who's In ticket sales work.
5% platform fee on every paid ticket (free plan)
2.7% flat fee — 46% lower
Recurring events are clones, not a linked series
Recurring series built in — up to 12 dates in one go
Waitlisted guests are approved by hand
Automatic waitlist — next person promoted and notified instantly
WhatsApp-Native Event Sharing & Reminders
Luma gives you a link to share. Who's In generates a pre-filled WhatsApp message with your event details, capacity status, and RSVP link — ready to drop into any group chat in one tap.
- Pre-filled WhatsApp share message with event details
- Morning-of WhatsApp reminder for signed-in guests who keep WhatsApp notifications on
- Reply OUT on WhatsApp to drop out and free the place for the waitlist
- Instant waitlist promotion notification via WhatsApp
- Works with every phone number worldwide — no app install
- Event photo albums, downloadable documents, and 8-platform organiser socials — free on the Events edition; included at no extra cost in Clubs and Conference subscriptions
Everything Included Free
- Paid ticketing via Stripe — 2.7% flat
- Automatic waitlist with instant promotion
- QR code check-in at the door
- Recurring series — up to 12 dates in one go
- WhatsApp sharing, reminders & no-show check
- Custom branding & embeddable widget
- LinkedIn integration & verified organizer badges
- WebMCP / AI Agent API access
- Apple & Google Wallet event passes
- Real-time analytics dashboard
- RSVP with just a name — no guest accounts
No credit card. No paid tier. No platform fee on free events.
What Organizers Say from Luma
"Using for events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this has been a lifesaver. The auto-waitlist feature is brilliant."
Ahmed
Events in the UAE · Customer review
"Very efficient and user friendly. Makes it easy to organize events without forcing people to download an app."
Sofie S Stockholm
Events in Sweden · Customer review
"Setting up and sharing events is seamless. The intuitive customization options take the hassle out of organising."
Pontus Sonnerstedt
Community events · Customer review
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Luma to Who's In
Why switch from Luma to Who's In▼
Luma charges a 5% platform fee on every paid ticket. Who's In charges a flat 2.7% — 46% lower. For a 100-person event at $25/ticket, that's the difference between paying $125 and paying $67.50. On top of the fee savings, Who's In includes WhatsApp-native sharing, automatic waitlist promotion, QR check-in, and recurring events — all free, no paid plan required.
How do the fees compare between Luma and Who's In▼
Luma charges 5% on paid tickets. Who's In charges 2.7% flat — that's 46% less. Stripe processing applies to both platforms. For free events, both platforms are $0. The difference compounds quickly: an organizer running a monthly $20 event with 60 attendees saves about $330 a year in platform fees by switching to Who's In.
Does Who's In have a calendar view like Luma?▼
Luma is known for its calendar-centric event pages and series UI, which is genuinely polished. Who's In focuses on RSVP management, community sharing, and reminders rather than a public calendar feed. If you need Luma's calendar embeds for a tech community landing page, you can keep using Luma for discovery while managing actual RSVPs on Who's In. Most organizers find the WhatsApp-native sharing replaces the calendar feed for their audience.
Does Who's In support recurring events?▼
Yes. Who's In has built-in recurring series — set your weekly or monthly event once and up to 12 dates are created together, each with its own RSVP list. Luma has no linked series: it clones an event (up to 30 copies), so a schedule change means editing each copy.
Does Luma have WhatsApp integration?▼
Luma sends invites and reminders by WhatsApp in most countries outside the US. Who's In generates pre-filled WhatsApp share messages and sends the morning-of reminder on WhatsApp to signed-in guests who add a phone number and keep WhatsApp notifications on. They can reply OUT to drop out, so the place goes to the waitlist — all built in and free.
Is Who's In available in languages other than English?▼
The Who's In interface is in English. Your event details, descriptions, and messages can be written in any language, and guests RSVP with one tap from any country — no account or app download required.
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Stop Paying 5% to Luma
Switch to Who's In and keep 4.3% more of every ticket sold. Free events cost nothing. WhatsApp reminders included.
A 100-person event at $25/ticket saves you $57.50 every time.
No credit card · No fees on free events · No guest accounts needed