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Indico vs Luma

Both stand on event management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Indico

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Indico covers event workflows, archival, collaboration and room bookings in one open-source tool. Its self-hosted deployment and configuration options are important considerations for organizations choosing it.

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Luma

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Luma if you need event registration and ticketing alongside attendee communications and check-in. The free plan has unlimited events and guests, while Plus and send add-ons increase weekly sending capacity. Hosts who need a custom domain should look elsewhere.

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The facts

IndicoLuma
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNo
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestLuma Plus: $59 a month
Plans published114
MakerIndicoLuma
Websitegetindico.ioluma.com
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Indico: what it does well

  • Free, open-source software available to the world.
  • Supports registration, abstract submission and participant badges.
  • Room booking includes approvals and audiovisual equipment management.
  • Zoom integration and plugins for PayPal and Amazon S3.
  • Email, IRC, Matrix and community forum contact options.

What to know first

  • Requires setting up an Indico instance for self-hosting.
  • No free trial is offered.

Luma: what it does well

  • Free plan allows unlimited events and guests per event.
  • Includes registration forms and ticketing.
  • Provides agenda building and speaker profiles.
  • Attendees can use login, an app, and email.
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android.

What to know first

  • Free plan is limited to 500 invitations or newsletters per week.
  • Free plan allows three calendar admins.
  • Custom domains are not offered.

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