Luma alternative for private family RSVPs
Choose Hejmo when you need a family headcount and private links. Choose Luma when what it does best matters more for your event.
Free · No ads · No guest accounts
Hejmo
Hejmo is the headcount tool for family events: one private link per family, two-tap replies with no guest accounts, and a clear count of who's coming.
Best for
- Family events where one person answers for the household
- Private links that don't make guests sign up
- Setting up and sharing from your phone in a few minutes
Consider other tools for
- Ticketed public events and event discovery
- Invites where the design matters more than the headcount
- Conference registration and large-event management
Luma
Luma is popular for community and public events, with ticketing, discovery, and email tools. Hejmo is built for private gatherings: one link per family and a two-tap reply for the whole household.
Strengths
- Community pages and event discovery
- Ticketing, waitlists, and email
- Event pages and automations
Tradeoffs
- Registration and ticketing tools can be more than a private gathering needs
- Family RSVPs aren't the main model
Feature comparison
| Feature | Hejmo | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| Family and household RSVPs | Yes | Limited |
| Guests RSVP without an account | Yes | Varies |
| Chat preview with event details | Yes | Varies |
| Private by default, no public guest list | Yes | Varies |
| Co-hosts | Yes | Yes |
Questions
When is Luma a better fit?
For public or community events that need ticketing, discovery, or automations. For private invites and family RSVPs, Hejmo is the simpler fit.
Do guests need accounts with Hejmo?
No. Guests answer in two taps without creating an account.
How private are Hejmo invites?
Each family gets its own private link, and guests can't see who else is invited. If a link spreads too far, replace it and the old one stops working.
What does my link look like in a chat?
Hejmo builds the chat preview from your event title, date, and cover. On Plus events, it uses your invitation style and cover photo.
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