Explara vs Luma

Explara vs Luma — Which Event Platform Fits You Best?

Choosing the right event management platform can make or break your event experience.

Both Explara and Luma make it easy to host and manage events — but they’re built for very different needs.

Here’s a breakdown to help you decide which one fits your goals better.

Feature	Explara	Luma
Best For	Paid events, All Types of Events, Ticketing, RSVP, Member-only Community Events	RSVPs, Free Registration, Meetups, workshops, community hangouts
Global Payments	INR, USD & 100+ currencies	Primarily USD & global. No INR support
Payment Gateways	Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal, PayU, Copperx	Stripe & select global gateways
Event Scale	From 10 to 10,000+ attendees	Small to medium events
Ticket Types	Unlimited ticket tiers, discounts, multi-currency ticketing	Basic ticketing, ideal for free/low-ticket events
Branding Control	White-label, organizer-first	Luma-branded event pages
Post-Event Community	ExplaraX integration (WhatsApp, Telegram)	RSVP focus, no long-term community features
Market Strength	Strong in India + global reach	Global, but less localized
Pricing	Transparent, pay-as-you-grow	Free & premium tiers available

Explara is an all-in-one event platform designed to handle the complete event lifecycle — from ticketing to engagement.

End-to-End Event Journey: Manage registrations, payments, on-site check-ins, and post-event engagement in one place.
Global + Local Payment Support: Accept INR, USD, and 100+ currencies using your preferred gateway — perfect for hybrid organizers.
Any Event Type: Whether it’s a tech summit, marathon, alumni reunion, or community festival — Explara adapts to your format.
White-Label & Brand Control: Your event, your brand — with custom domains and data ownership.
Community Extension: Build private WhatsApp or Telegram groups post-event using Explara X.
Trusted Since 2008: Over 100,000+ organizers rely on Explara for secure, scalable event management.

Luma offers a lightweight and social-first event experience — perfect for creators and small communities.