The Tumult Hype Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Tumult Hype in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Tumult Hype
The Insider’s Guide
Mac app for building animated HTML5 content without code
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among website and landing page builders, read from Tumult Hype’s own pages.
Made by Tumult · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Tumult Hype’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Tumult Hype’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 40 of the 104 other website and landing page builders we grade
Tumult Hype is a Mac application for making animated and interactive HTML5 content such as web pages, banners, infographics and eBooks. Content is built with keyframes, timelines and scenes and exported as a folder of files to upload. It is sold as a one-time purchase in Standard and Professional editions.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Tumult Hype, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating is on record, and building animations on a timeline has a learning curve.
- 1
Best for animated web content on a Mac, bought once
It does not make a whole website with hosting or a CMS, it runs on macOS only, and responsive layout is Professional only.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $49.99 one-time.
- 3
You can try it first
Free trial available for download
- 4
It runs on macOS
macOS.
- 5
Keyframe animation
Record mode creates keyframes as you move elements, and motion paths can be shaped with bezier curves.
- 6
Timelines and actions
Timelines play in response to clicks, touch events, timers or document events, and scenes switch with transitions.
- 7
HTML5 export
Exports a self-contained folder for your web server, plus MP4 (video only), animated GIF and iBooks Author output.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 40 of 104
That is against the other website and landing page builders we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Tumult Hype you would be making a builder that other people can use without writing code. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Tumult Hype at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $49.99 one-time
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free trial available for download
- Runs on
- macOS
- Made by
- Tumult
- Category
- Website & Landing Page Builders
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for animated web content on a Mac, bought once
Tumult Hype is a Mac app for animated HTML5 pages, banners and infographics, sold once at $49.99 for Standard or $99.99 for Professional. It does not make a whole website with hosting or a CMS, it runs on macOS only, and responsive layout is Professional only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | A 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 | C | A 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 | C | Keyframes, 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 | C | No 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 | D | macOS only, with no Windows or web version. It exports to HTML5, MP4 video, animated GIF and iBooks Author output. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Tumult Hype is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Designers adding animation to pages, banners and infographics
- Anyone who wants a one-time purchase, not a subscription
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$49.99 one-time
To start
Tumult Hype is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49.99 one-time.
Even the Professional price is under a year of that.
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.
Trying it first
Free trial available for download
Read from tumult.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: macOS
Mac app for building animated HTML5 content without code. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, no-code.
macOS only, with no Windows or web version.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Tumult Hype is made by Tumult.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
40/104
Other website and landing page builders it is graded above
Tumult Hype's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 40 of the 104 other website and landing page builders we grade, and level with 29.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 94 of 104) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 105 website and landing page builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. Tumult Hype’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 94 of 104
- CFree plan and trialAbove 25 of 104
- CFeaturesAbove 5 of 104
- CEase of useAbove 6 of 104
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 104
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Tumult Hype you would be making a builder that other people can use without writing code. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $49.99, paid once.
What you could not
- A builder that other people can use without writing code.
- A real app for macOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Tumult Hype’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Webflow, Bootstrap Studio, Blocs, Pinegrow and RapidWeaver Elements
The 5 tools Tumult Hype is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Webflow
Free plan · from $15/mo
Visual website builder with a CMS, hosting and code-level control.
- Webflow has a free plan. Tumult Hype does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tumult Hype lists a macOS app.
- Only Webflow lists a web app.
- 2.0GPA
Bootstrap Studio
From $29 one-time
Desktop drag-and-drop editor for Bootstrap websites.
- Only Bootstrap Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Bootstrap Studio also covers templates and online store.
- 2.4GPA
Blocs
Free plan · from $112.99 one-time
Visual website builder for Mac that exports code you host yourself.
- Blocs has a free plan. Tumult Hype does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Blocs lists an iOS app.
- Blocs also covers templates.
- 2.0GPA
Pinegrow
Free trial · from $49.50/yr
Visual HTML, CSS and Tailwind editor for desktop and browser.
- Only Pinegrow lists a web app.
- Only Pinegrow lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Pinegrow also covers templates and online store.
- 1.6GPA
RapidWeaver Elements
Free trial · from $99/yr
Mac-only visual website builder that publishes to your own server.
- Tumult Hype can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- RapidWeaver Elements also covers Markdown and templates.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Tumult Hype free?
No, Tumult Hype is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial available for download.
How much does Tumult Hype cost?
Tumult Hype lists 2 plans. Hype 4.1 Standard: $49.99 one-time.
What platforms does Tumult Hype work on?
Tumult Hype is available on macOS.
Does Tumult Hype have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Tumult Hype is listed for macOS.
Does Tumult Hype have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Tumult Hype is listed for macOS.
Is Tumult Hype open source?
Tumult Hype is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Tumult Hype?
Tumult Hype is made by Tumult.
What are the alternatives to Tumult Hype?
The closest alternatives to Tumult Hype in our directory are Webflow, Bootstrap Studio, Blocs, Pinegrow and RapidWeaver Elements.
How does Tumult Hype compare with other website and landing page builders?
Tumult Hype's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 40 of the 104 other website and landing page builders we grade, and level with 29.
Could I make my own version of Tumult Hype?
To replace Tumult Hype you would be making a builder that other people can use without writing code.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Tumult Hype’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Tumult's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Tumult. Prices change, so check tumult.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Tumult Hype, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/tumult-hype
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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