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BigMarker vs Luma

BigMarker and Luma are both webinars & events tools. BigMarker is aimed at enterprise and small businesses, while Luma is aimed at creators and small businesses. Only Luma has a free plan.

BigMarker

Webinar and virtual, hybrid event platform for B2B marketing teams

Luma

Beautiful event pages and community calendars

PricingPaidFreemium · $59
Starting priceNot published$59/mo
Free planNoYes
Free trial——
Built forEnterprise, Small businesses, AgenciesCreators, Small businesses
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb, ios, android
CountryUS · 2010US · 2019
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Choose BigMarker if

B2B marketing teams that run frequent webinars and larger virtual or hybrid events and need CRM-ready engagement data.

  • Webinars and large events in a single platform
  • Deep CRM and marketing automation sync for B2B teams
  • Strong engagement tools that generate useful lead data

Look elsewhere if: Small teams running a few simple webinars on a tight budget (Demio, Livestorm, Zoom Webinars).

Choose Luma if

Tech communities, startups and creators hosting events.

  • Beautiful design
  • Free for free events
  • Great for community building

Look elsewhere if: Large multi-track conferences.

BigMarker vs Luma pricing

BigMarker

  • BasicCustomWebcast plan; 1 host license, quote only
  • ProfessionalCustomWebcast plan; up to 4 host licenses, quote only
  • EnterpriseCustomWebcast plan; up to 100 host licenses, quote only

Luma

  • Free$0Unlimited events, 5% fee on paid tickets, 3 admins
  • Luma Plus$59/moBilled annually; 0% platform fee, 5 admins, 5,000 sends/wk
  • EnterpriseCustom

BigMarker · Key features

  • Browser-based webinars with no download for attendees
  • Simulive, automated and evergreen webinar replays
  • Polls, Q&A, handouts, offers and breakout rooms
  • Virtual, hybrid and in-person event tools with badge printing and check-in
  • Media Hubs for on-demand video, learning and resource libraries
  • BigMarker AI for derivative content and lead scoring

Cons

  • No public pricing; every plan requires a sales quote
  • No self-serve free trial
  • Many settings make setup slower than simpler tools

Luma · Key features

  • Elegant event pages
  • RSVPs, approvals and waitlists
  • Ticketing via Stripe
  • Email blasts and reminders
  • Check-in app with QR codes
  • Community calendars and subscriptions

Cons

  • 5% fee on paid tickets without Plus
  • Limited agenda and multi-track support
  • Fewer integrations than enterprise tools

BigMarker vs Luma: FAQ

Do BigMarker and Luma have a free plan?

BigMarker has no free plan. Luma has a free plan.

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