Live2D Cubism vs Tumult Hype
Live2D Cubism
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| Figure | Live2D Cubism | Tumult Hype |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.65/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 20 | 4 |
| Spec score · Animation Software | 9.0 (#11) | 8.3 (#38) |
| Company | Live2D Inc. lists its address in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, and says it was founded on July 31, 2006. | Tumult says it was founded by two Apple veterans and its team is based in San Francisco. |
| Export formats | PNG,JPEG,GIF,MP4,WebM,MOV,MOC3,model3.json,motion3.json | HTML5,MP4,Apple ProRes 422,animated GIF,animated PNG,PNG sequence,iBooks Author widgets,OAM widgets |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | Editor files are supported by nizima LIVE and various third-party applications, and Live2D provides an After Effects plug-in and Photoshop scripts. | OAM export embeds Hype content in desktop publishing tools, while its JavaScript API can manipulate scenes inside or outside embedded content. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS | macOS,web browsers,iOS,Android |
| Purpose | Cubism Editor models and animates drawn illustrations to create dynamic 2D expressions. | Tumult Hype creates interactive HTML5 web content and animations without requiring coding. |
Plans
Live2D Cubism
- Cubism PRO for indie — Monthly$13.26 a month
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year one$91.02 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year two$74.96 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — Annual, year three and later$68.07 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie — 3-year plan$234.05 a month
- Cubism PRO for business — Monthly$61.32 a month
- Cubism PRO for business — Annual, year one$420.68 a year
- Cubism PRO for business — Annual, year two$380.91 a year
- Cubism PRO for business — Annual, year three and later$350.32 a year
- Cubism PRO for indie Monthly Plan$13.21 a month
Tumult Hype
- Hype 4.1 Professional Upgrade$49.99, paid once
- Hype 4.1 Professional (from 4.1 Standard)$49.99, paid once
- Hype 4.1 Standard$49.99, paid once
- Hype 4.1 Professional (Full)$99.99, paid once
In their own words
Live2D Cubism
Live2D Cubism Editor turns drawn illustrations into animated 2D models, with tools for shaping expressions through mesh deformation, physics, and lip sync. Live2D says its technology is used in mobile apps, console games, VTuber streaming, and animation. The editor runs on Windows and macOS, including Apple Silicon and Intel Mac versions, and exports PNG, JPEG, GIF, MP4, WebM, MOV, MOC3, model3.json, and motion3.json files. Editor files are supported by nizima LIVE and other third-party applications; Live2D also provides an After Effects plug-in and Photoshop scripts. The PRO trial lasts 42 days, after which the Editor continues as the FREE version. FREE is limited to one 2048 px texture file, 100 ArtMesh, 30 motion parameters, 50 deformers, and 30 parts; exceeding those limits prevents saving. FREE commercial use is restricted to General Users and Small-Scale Enterprises with annual sales under 10 million yen. Cubism PRO for indie is listed at $13.26 a month.
Tumult Hype
Tumult Hype has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.