Looking for a better Luma alternative?
Choose Hejmo when simple family RSVPs and private links matter most. Choose Luma when its specialized strengths fit your event better.
Hejmo
Hejmo is strongest for fast invite setup, family/household RSVP flow, and private links with low guest friction.
Strongest when
- Hosts managing household-level responses for real-life gatherings
- Private invite workflows that still keep guest RSVP friction low
- Fast setup and sharing from phone-first flows
Skip if you need
- Ticketing-heavy public events and marketplace discovery
- Design-first workflows where visuals are the primary requirement
- Enterprise-grade registration and event operations stacks
Luma
Luma is popular for community and public events with ticketing and discovery. Hejmo focuses on private gatherings with fast, family‑level RSVPs and generated chat previews.
Strongest when
- Community tooling and discovery
- Ticketing, waitlists, and email
- Event pages and automations
Tradeoffs
- Public‑first, account‑centric flows for many use cases
- Heavier UX than needed for private gatherings
- Household RSVPs not a primary model
Feature comparison
Feature
Hejmo
Luma
Family/household RSVPs
✓
Limited
RSVP without guest accounts
✓
Varies
Generated share preview
✓
Limited
Private-only invite links
✓
Varies
Co‑hosting with shared controls
✓
✓
FAQ
When is Luma a better fit?
For public or community events with ticketing, discovery, and automations, Luma can be great. For private invites and family RSVPs, Hejmo is purpose‑built.
Do guests need accounts with Hejmo?
No. Hejmo supports two‑tap RSVPs without creating an account.
How private are Hejmo invites?
Private-only via tokenized invite links, one current link per family or group.
How does my link look in chats?
Hejmo generates the share preview automatically. Plus adds premium presentation upgrades.
Guides
Send your first invite in minutes
Household RSVPs, private links, no guest accounts. Free to start.