Quick Summary
Sprouter
All-in-one engagement + event platform
- ✓ Ticket fees capped at $5 (Pro+)
- ✓ 24–72 hour payouts
- ✓ Built-in link-in-bio Action Pages
- ✓ Dynamic QR codes with analytics
- ✓ Native mobile app (iOS & Android)
- ✓ NFC tap support
Best for: Creators and organizers who want events + a complete digital presence
Luma
Elegant event creation platform
- ✓ Beautiful, clean event pages
- ✓ Strong community/subscriber features
- ✓ Approval-based registration
- ✓ Calendar integration
- ✓ Event series management
- ✓ Minimal, focused UX
Best for: Organizers who want elegant, focused event pages with curated attendance
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what each platform offers
| Feature | Sprouter | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| Free Event Hosting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paid Ticket Fees (Best Plan) | 1% + $0.30 (cap $5) ✓ | Percentage-based |
| Fee Cap Per Ticket | ✓ $5 max ✓ | ✗ No cap |
| Payout Speed | 24–72 hours ✓ | Standard processing |
| Event Pages | ✓ Action Pages | ✓ Event pages |
| Multiple Ticket Tiers | ✓ | ✓ |
| QR Check-in | ✓ Any smartphone | ✓ |
| Dynamic QR Codes | ✓ With analytics ✓ | Basic only |
| Link-in-Bio Pages | ✓ Built-in ✓ | ✗ |
| Recurring Events | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event Series | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subscriber Management | ✓ Followers + messaging | ✓ Subscribers |
| Direct Messaging | ✓ ✓ | Limited |
| Payment Processing | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Stripe |
| Analytics Dashboard | ✓ Real-time + QR ✓ | ✓ Event analytics |
| NFC Support | ✓ ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Domain | ✓ (Pro) ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile App | ✓ iOS & Android ✓ | Mobile web |
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Approval-Based Registration | ✗ | ✓ ✓ |
Key Differences
Platform Scope
Pricing & Fees
QR & Physical Marketing
Event Page Design
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Sprouter compare to Luma for event ticketing?
Both platforms handle event creation and ticketing, but they differ in scope and pricing. Luma focuses on elegant event pages and community features. Sprouter is a broader platform that combines event ticketing with Action Pages, QR codes, and analytics — with faster payouts (24–72 hours vs Luma's standard processing) and lower fees on Pro+.
Is Sprouter cheaper than Luma?
For paid events, Sprouter Pro+ charges 1% + $0.30 per ticket capped at $5 maximum. Luma charges a percentage-based fee on paid tickets with no per-ticket cap. For high-value tickets, Sprouter's $5 cap provides significant savings. Free events are free on both platforms.
Does Sprouter have event pages like Luma?
Yes. Sprouter Action Pages serve as your event landing page and more. While Luma's event pages are clean and focused, Sprouter's Action Pages also include your bio links, music embeds, QR code connections, and social features — giving attendees more ways to engage with you beyond the event.
Can I switch from Luma to Sprouter?
Yes. Create a Sprouter account, set up your events with ticket tiers, and share the new event link. You can run both platforms simultaneously during the transition. Most organizers switch in under 20 minutes.
Which is better for community building, Luma or Sprouter?
Luma has strong community features like subscriber management and event series. Sprouter takes a different approach with built-in messaging, follower systems, and Action Pages that serve as a persistent hub between events. Sprouter is better if you want a complete online presence, while Luma is focused purely on event-driven community.
Does Luma have QR codes like Sprouter?
Luma generates basic QR codes for event check-in. Sprouter offers dynamic QR codes with full analytics — scan tracking, geographic data, device breakdown — that you can use for event promotion, poster campaigns, and product packaging beyond just check-in.
More Than an Event Tool
Events, link-in-bio, QR codes, and analytics in one platform. Try Sprouter free and see the difference.
Free plan available · Capped ticket fees · 24–72 hour payouts