Zoom Events vs Luma

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Event Management Software. Last verified June 16, 2026.

The short answer

Zoom Events ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #11) for Event planners and marketing teams running conferences, webinars, and in-person events. An easy-to-use platform for virtual events, built on the familiar Zoom infrastructure.

At a glance

Zoom EventsLuma
Top 11 rank#8 / The 11 Best Event Management Software#11 / The 11 Best Event Management Software
Score (out of 9.4)7.97.2
Best forSimple multi-session virtual eventsSimple events for creators and communities
Pricing$$ (From $990/yr)$ (Free, or 5% ticket fee)
HQSan Jose, CA, USASan Francisco, CA, USA
Founded20112020

Zoom Events

An easy-to-use platform for virtual events, built on the familiar Zoom infrastructure.

explore.zoom.us/en/events/

See full entry in The 11 Best Event Management Software

Luma

A minimalist, design-forward platform for community builders and creators.

lu.ma

See full entry in The 11 Best Event Management Software

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