H5mag
Content creation software
Content marketing software
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What is H5mag
H5mag is a web-based platform for creating and publishing interactive digital magazines and other page-based publications. It targets marketing teams, publishers, and agencies that need to produce visually rich content without building custom web experiences from scratch. The product focuses on drag-and-drop layouts, multimedia/animation elements, and online distribution via embeddable viewers and shareable links. It also supports analytics and lead-capture style interactions to connect publications to marketing workflows.
Interactive publication builder
H5mag provides a visual editor for assembling page-based publications with interactive elements such as video, audio, animations, and clickable hotspots. This supports teams that want more engagement than static PDFs while keeping a magazine-like format. The workflow is oriented around designing and publishing issues/editions, which fits editorial and campaign-based content production. It reduces reliance on custom front-end development for common interactive patterns.
Web publishing and embedding
H5mag publishes content as web experiences that can be shared via links and embedded into websites. This helps teams distribute publications across owned channels without requiring a separate hosting stack for each asset. Embedding supports using publications as gated or ungated campaign content within existing sites. The approach aligns with common digital publishing use cases where reach and on-site experience matter.
Marketing-oriented engagement features
The platform includes features typically used in content marketing, such as forms/lead capture and performance tracking for published content. These capabilities help connect publication engagement to campaign outcomes rather than treating the output as a standalone design file. Teams can iterate based on reader behavior and interaction data. This is useful for organizations producing recurring content like lookbooks, brochures, or brand magazines.
Magazine format constraints
H5mag is optimized for page-based, magazine-style experiences, which can be limiting for teams that prefer modular, fully responsive web pages. Some content types (e.g., long-form SEO landing pages or complex interactive calculators) may not fit the format well. Organizations may need additional tools for non-publication content. This can create a split workflow across multiple content systems.
Learning curve for designers
Although it is no-code, producing polished interactive publications still requires familiarity with layout, typography, and interactive design concepts. Teams without design resources may find it harder to achieve consistent brand quality. Collaboration and review cycles can also become design-tool-like rather than simple document editing. This may slow down high-volume content operations.
Integration depth may vary
Compared with broader content marketing suites, integration options for CRM, marketing automation, and advanced attribution may be more limited or require workarounds. Analytics may focus on publication-level engagement rather than full-funnel measurement across channels. Enterprises with strict governance (SSO, granular permissions, audit needs) may need to validate fit carefully. This can affect scalability in larger organizations.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | €69 / $79 per month (monthly) | All H5mag features; 1 project (unlimited editions & pages), unlimited storage (fair use), up to 1,000,000 pageviews/month; start with a free trial (no credit card required). |
| Additional user (add-on) | €39 / $49 per month (monthly) | Per additional person who works with H5mag (a single Professional license cannot be shared). |
| Additional project (add-on) | €399 / $449 one-time | Create extra projects for business or clients (one-time fee). |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Enterprise offering (SLA, custom integrations, tailored plugins); contact sales at +31 (0)70 31 84 404. |
