The top 5 reasons to choose Dandelion over Luma

Here's why organisers are choosing a fee-free, co-op-run alternative with a transparent reputation system.

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Why organisers are switching

1

No platform fees, ever

Luma charges a 5% platform fee on paid tickets, or $59/month to remove it. On Dandelion, there are no platform fees, full stop. You only pay what the payment processor charges. That means more money goes directly to you and your event.

As a not-for-profit worker co-op, we don't need to extract fees to satisfy investors.

2

Reputation, feedback and AI summaries

On Dandelion, attendee ratings are public, building a visible reputation for you as an organiser, and AI-powered summaries surface actionable insights from your feedback. Luma has feedback too, but it's hidden and doesn't build reputation.

A transparent reputation system that helps attendees find great organisers and helps you continuously improve.

3

Full-width event banners

Dandelion gives your events the visual impact they deserve with full-width banner images that make your event page stand out. On Luma, your event imagery is constrained to a small box at the top of the page.

First impressions matter. A stunning full-width banner sets the tone for your event before attendees read a single word.

4

Run by a worker co-op, not venture capital

Luma is a VC-backed startup that needs to generate returns for investors. Dandelion is owned and run by the people who build it, a UK-based not-for-profit worker co-op. Our incentives are aligned with yours: making the best possible platform for event organisers.

We'll never enshittify the platform, add intrusive ads, or chase growth metrics at the expense of our mission.

5

Fair source and open data

Luma is a closed platform. Dandelion's code is fair source and events are cross-posted to ATProto, so your content isn't locked away in a walled garden. At the same time, Dandelion takes privacy seriously: we're security audited and fully GDPR-compliant.

You can inspect how the platform works, and your events live on the open web, not just inside one company's silo.

Ready to make the switch?

Join a growing community of organisers creating soulful, participatory and regenerative events, on a platform that puts people before profit.

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