Blocs vs Tumult Hype (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Blocs grades higher than Tumult Hype: 2.4 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Blocs grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Blocs
Visual website builder for Mac that exports code you host yourself
Tumult Hype
Mac app for building animated HTML5 content without code
Which one is for you
Pick Blocs if
- Fits if you own a Mac and want to build a Bootstrap site you host yourself
- Works for people who prefer one payment to a subscription
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Windows or Linux, as the editor is Mac only
- Tight if you stay free: no code export and no publishing
- Pricey if you want WordPress themes or custom interactions, which are Plus at $179.99
- Watch out: no hosting is included, and e-commerce needs third-party integrations
- Watch out: moving from Blocs 5 to 6 is a paid upgrade
Pick Tumult Hype if
- Fits if you design on a Mac and want animated banners or infographics without writing code
- Works for people who would pay once rather than rent software each month
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Windows or Linux, as it is Mac only
- Not for you if you want a full website with hosting, pages and a CMS, since it makes animated pieces to embed
- Pricey if you need responsive layout, symbols or the physics engine, all Professional at $99.99
- Watch out: the product pages still mention older macOS versions, so check the requirements before you buy
- Watch out: the trial length is not stated on the listing
How we grade them
| 2.4GPABlocsFair | 2.2GPATumult HypeFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A$112.99 one-time for Standard, under a year of the category's middle subscription ($144). Plus is $179.99. | AA one-time $49.99, or $99.99 for Professional, against $12 a month in the middle of the category. Even the Professional price is under a year of that. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free version for unlimited sites, but no code export and no publishing, so you hit the cap before launch. | CA free trial can be downloaded and there is no free plan. The listing does not say how long the trial lasts or what it limits. |
| Features | CStackable sections, interactions, code export, WordPress themes on Plus and website import. No hosting is included, and e-commerce works only through other services. | CKeyframes, timelines, scenes, actions and HTML5 export do the animation job fully. It is a smaller job than a site builder, with no multi-page site, hosting or CMS, and responsive layout, symbols and physics need Professional. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. You build the site from sections and learn the editor. | CNo store rating is on record, and building animations on a timeline has a learning curve. You export a folder and upload it yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | CThe editor runs on Mac only. iPad and iPhone apps are separate companions, so it is one family of devices. | DmacOS only, with no Windows or web version. It exports to HTML5, MP4 video, animated GIF and iBooks Author output. |
| Best for | a Mac app that builds Bootstrap sites | animated web content on a Mac, bought once |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Blocs and Tumult Hype. How we grade
Where they differ
- Blocs also covers templates.
At a glance
| Blocs | Tumult Hype | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $112.99 one-time (Standard, price shown as including tax) | $49.99 one-time |
| Free plan | Build unlimited websites with interactions, animations and add-ons, but no code export and no publishing to your hosting. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | Free trial available for download |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Blocs | Tumult |
| Price read from | blocsapp.com | tumult.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Blocs
- The desktop editor runs on macOS only; iPad and iPhone are separate companion apps.
- The free version cannot export code or publish, so a real launch needs Standard or Plus.
- No hosting is included, and e-commerce works only through third-party integrations.
- Updates are free within Blocs 6, but moving from Blocs 5 to 6 is a paid upgrade.
Tumult Hype
- It runs on macOS only; there is no Windows or web version.
- Responsive layout, symbols and the physics engine need the Professional edition.
- It creates animated content to embed, not a full multi-page site with hosting or a CMS.
- The product pages still reference older macOS versions, so check requirements on the download page.
Key features
Blocs
- Stackable page sections
- Pages are assembled from pre-made Bloc sections and Bric components such as carousels, modals and media players, on Bootstrap 4 and 5.
- Code export or own hosting
- Standard and Plus export sites as code or publish them to your own hosting; the free version cannot.
- Interactions and scroll effects
- Standard interactions, animations and Scroll FX are in every edition; custom interactions need Plus.
- WordPress themes
- Plus can build custom WordPress themes from a Blocs design.
- Templates and add-ons
- Site templates are included and add-ons can be installed in every edition.
- Website import
- Plus can import content from existing websites and extract images, fonts and colors from live sites.
Tumult Hype
- Keyframe animation
- Record mode creates keyframes as you move elements, and motion paths can be shaped with bezier curves.
- Timelines and actions
- Timelines play in response to clicks, touch events, timers or document events, and scenes switch with transitions.
- HTML5 export
- Exports a self-contained folder for your web server, plus MP4 (video only), animated GIF and iBooks Author output.
- Responsive layout
- Per-scene breakpoints and flexible layout are listed under the Professional edition.
- Extend with code
- Custom JavaScript can be added, and the vendor describes a lightweight runtime of 24 KB compressed.
Plans
Blocs
Blocs 6 Free$0
Unlimited sites, styling, interactions and add-ons; no code export or publishing.
Blocs 6 Standard$112.99
one-time, inc tax, 1 Mac
Adds code export, publishing to your hosting, custom fonts and browser preview.
Blocs 6 Plus$179.99
one-time, inc tax, 2 Macs
Adds custom interactions, WordPress themes, website import, image editing and advanced SEO.
Tumult Hype
Hype 4.1 Standard$49.99
one-time
Keyframe animation, timelines, scenes, actions and HTML5 export.
Hype 4.1 Professional$99.99
one-time ($49.99 as an upgrade from Standard)
Adds physics-based animation, symbols, template documents and responsive layout.
Ways to pay less
Blocs
- Education
25% student discount on Standard
Full-time college or university students over 16 may get 25% off a first Blocs Standard license; it cannot be combined with other promotions.
Tumult Hype
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Blocs or Tumult Hype?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Blocs starts at $112.99 one-time (Standard, price shown as including tax), and Tumult Hype starts at $49.99 one-time.
Which has a free plan, Blocs or Tumult Hype?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Blocs has a free plan. Tumult Hype does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Blocs and Tumult Hype run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Blocs lists an iOS app. Both list a macOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.