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A-Frame vs Clickteam Fusion

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A-Frame

AR/VR & Metaverse

Web framework for building VR experiences

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Clickteam Fusion

Game Development

Professional visual game development software

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only A-Frame has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: A-Frame requires WebXR-capable browser; not supported on older browsers or devices without WebXR implementation; Clickteam Fusion listed on Steam, the vendor's own storefront, at $99.99 for a perpetual licence of Clickteam Fusion 2.5, published directly by Clickteam
  • They diverge on capability: A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which A-Frame and Clickteam Fusion actually diverge.

Attributes where A-Frame and Clickteam Fusion differ
AttributeA-FrameClickteam Fusion
Starting priceFree$99/one-time
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devicesWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web
CategoryAR/VR & MetaverseGame Development
Founded20151996

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in A-Frame

  • Declarative HTML
  • Entity-component system
  • WebXR support
  • Cross-platform
  • Three.js
  • AR.js
  • Physics engines
  • Networking

Only in Clickteam Fusion

  • Visual event system
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Physics engine
  • Sound and music
  • Sprite animation
  • Extensions support
  • Multi-core support
  • Fast compiler

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

A-Frame

  • Virtual reality web experiencesnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Augmented reality applicationsnot Clickteam Fusion
  • 3D web visualisationsnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Interactive 3D content for web browsersnot Clickteam Fusion

Clickteam Fusion

  • 2D game developmentnot A-Frame
  • Professional gamesnot A-Frame
  • Cross-platform developmentnot A-Frame

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

A-Frame

  • Requires WebXR-capable browser; not supported on older browsers or devices without WebXR implementation

Clickteam Fusion

  • Listed on Steam, the vendor's own storefront, at $99.99 for a perpetual licence of Clickteam Fusion 2.5, published directly by Clickteam

Pricing, plan by plan

A-Frame

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the A-Frame review.

Clickteam Fusion

$99/one-time
  • Standard$99/one-time
    • Visual event editor
    • Desktop export
    • HTML5 export
  • Premium$199/one-time
    • All Standard features
    • Android export
    • iOS export

Which should you pick?

Choose A-Frame if

  • You need declarative html.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devices.
  • You also want entity-component system.
A-Frame review

Choose Clickteam Fusion if

  • You need visual event system.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want drag-and-drop interface.
Clickteam Fusion review

Questions people ask

Is A-Frame or Clickteam Fusion better?
Neither clearly leads. A-Frame starts at Free and Clickteam Fusion at $99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, A-Frame or Clickteam Fusion?
A-Frame has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for A-Frame and $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion.
Does A-Frame or Clickteam Fusion run on more platforms?
A-Frame runs on Web (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devices. Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use A-Frame for free?
Yes. A-Frame has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time.
What is A-Frame best used for?
A-Frame is most often used for virtual reality web experiences, augmented reality applications, 3d web visualisations, interactive 3d content for web browsers. Of those, virtual reality web experiences and augmented reality applications are not what Clickteam Fusion is typically brought in for.
What can A-Frame do that Clickteam Fusion cannot?
A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Entity-component system, WebXR support, Cross-platform. Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music.
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