The Indian Luma Alternative with Native UPI, WhatsApp & Fest Depth
Luma has clean design but lacks native Indian UPI checkout through Razorpay, WhatsApp ticket delivery, college fest parent-child sub-events, auditorium seating charts, and creator order bumps. Vihaya Events gives you sleek design with the complete operational power needed to run events in India.
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Vihaya Events vs Luma — at a glance
Vihaya Events is an affordable event ticketing platform and the leading Luma alternative for Indian organisers. As of 2026-08-22, Luma charges USD transaction pricing with Stripe credit-card focus; Vihaya Events is free for free events and charges a 1.75–4.5% platform fee on paid tickets with no monthly subscriptions. Both offer registration, QR ticketing, and check-in. Vihaya adds email broadcasts, scheduled reminders, and sponsor management.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
Vihaya Events vs Luma — Full Comparison
See exactly how Vihaya Events compares to Luma feature by feature.
| Feature | Vihaya Events | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| UPI checkout experience | Native PhonePe, GPay, Paytm, BHIM via Razorpay | Stripe credit card focus |
| WhatsApp ticket delivery | Instant WhatsApp QR tickets & reminders | Email only |
| College fests & multi-track sub-events | Parent fest with 50+ sub-events & shared passes | Single events only |
| Reserved auditorium seating | Interactive hall & seat map designer | Not available |
| Spot registration cash counter | Offline cash/UPI desk with thermal printing | Not available |
| 1-Click checkout order bumps | Built-in (SuperProfile parity) | Not available |
| Instagram Comment-to-DM automation | Built-in native automation | Not available |
| Platform fee | Free events ₹0; 1.75–4.5% paid | Free tier; USD transaction fee |
| On-demand payouts | On request via UPI / NEFT in ~2 working days | Stripe settlement schedules |
Based on Luma public pricing as of 2026-08-22. Subject to change — verify on their site.
Why Organisers Switch from Luma to Vihaya Events
Zero drop-off UPI payments for Indian attendees
Credit cards have high decline rates in India. Vihaya integrates natively with Razorpay for instant 1-tap UPI payments through PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm.
Built for complex college fests and conferences
Luma can only manage single events. Vihaya allows you to create massive fests with 40+ sub-events, team registrations, hackathon submissions, and all-access passes under one brand.
WhatsApp tickets that attendees actually open
Email open rates are below 25%, while WhatsApp messages enjoy 95%+ open rates. Vihaya delivers QR passes directly into attendees' WhatsApp chats.
On-site execution with spot desks and seating
Run your physical door with the Vihaya Scanner app, collect spot cash registrations at the entrance, and let attendees pick reserved auditorium seats during booking.
Vihaya Events vs Luma — common questions
Answers to the most asked questions about migrating from Luma to Vihaya Events. Last updated 2026-08-22.
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Sign up free, recreate your event in under 5 minutes, and start selling tickets — free for free events, 1.75–4.5% on paid, with native UPI checkout and fast UPI payouts.