Comparison
Three platforms, three strengths. And a fourth way.
Eventbrite, Luma and Meetup solve different problems. This overview sets out what they cost and what they do according to their own published pages – with date and source, without judgement.
Comparison
The three in detail
Each card leads to the comparison page with table, strengths and sources.
Eventbrite
Marketplace5.5 percent per ticket sold
Free tickets carry no fee.
Large reach and a search that brings guests to events. The per-ticket fee is the price for that.
Best for
When new guests should find you
Luma
Community5 percent or 59 US dollars per month
Plus billed annually, then without platform fee.
Very fast event pages and a community section of its own. The line between free and Plus is clearly drawn.
Best for
When community and speed matter
Meetup
Groupsfrom 29.99 US dollars per month
Pro from 47 US dollars per group and month.
Existing groups with members who come back. You pay for the platform, not for the individual ticket.
Best for
When the group already exists
At a glance
The numbers that usually decide it. Details and sources are on the three comparison pages.
| Point | Eventwerk | Eventbrite | Luma | Meetup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | 0 euro, Plus 49 euro per month | no subscription, fee per ticket | 0 US dollars, Plus 59 US dollars per month | from 29.99 US dollars per month |
| Fee on paid tickets | 5 percent, none in Plus | 5.5 percent, Professional 5.5 percent plus 0.99 euro | 5 percent, none in Plus | not stated in the cited help page |
| Free tickets | no fee | no fee | no fee | the platform is paid for by the subscription |
How we compare
Every statement about the other providers comes from their published pricing and help pages, as of 13 November 2026. We do not convert US dollar prices into euro and we do not claim a feature the sources do not mention. Where a figure is missing, the text says so.
Sources
All links lead to the providers' own pages. Retrieved on 13 November 2026.
Try it first, then decide
Eventwerk is free, needs no payment details and has no expiry date. Creating an event takes a few minutes – after that you know whether it fits.