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Blender vs Clickteam Fusion

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Blender

Software

Free and Open Source 3D Creation Suite

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Clickteam Fusion

Software

Professional visual game development software

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Blender has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blender rendering performance lags behind dedicated render engines; 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: Blender covers 3D modeling, Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blender and Clickteam Fusion actually diverge.

Attributes where Blender and Clickteam Fusion differ
AttributeBlenderClickteam Fusion
Starting priceFree$99/one-time
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web
Founded20021996

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

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 Blender

  • 3D modeling
  • Sculpting
  • Animation
  • Rigging
  • Rendering
  • Compositing
  • Video editing
  • 2D animation

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

Both cover

  • Local deployment
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Blender

  • 3D modeling and animationnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Visual effectsnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Game developmentnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Architectural visualizationnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Video editingnot Clickteam Fusion

Clickteam Fusion

  • 2D game developmentnot Blender
  • Professional gamesnot Blender
  • Cross-platform developmentnot Blender

Where each one falls short

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

Blender

  • Rendering performance lags behind dedicated render engines
  • Limited real-time viewport performance for very large scenes

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

Blender

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Blender 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 Blender if

  • You need 3d modeling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want sculpting.
Blender 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 Blender or Clickteam Fusion better?
Neither clearly leads. Blender 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, Blender or Clickteam Fusion?
Blender has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Blender and $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion.
Does Blender or Clickteam Fusion run on more platforms?
Blender runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux. Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Blender for free?
Yes. Blender has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time.
What is Blender best used for?
Blender is most often used for 3d modeling and animation, visual effects, game development, architectural visualization. Of those, 3d modeling and animation and visual effects are not what Clickteam Fusion is typically brought in for.
What can Blender do that Clickteam Fusion cannot?
Blender covers 3D modeling, Sculpting, Animation, Rigging. Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. Both handle Local deployment, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Blender: Can I use Blender commercially for free?

Yes. Blender is distributed under the GNU GPL license, meaning it is completely free to use for any purpose, including commercially or for education, with no licensing fees or restrictions.

Source
Blender: What operating systems does Blender support?

Blender is cross-platform and runs equally well on Linux, Windows, and Macintosh computers.

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Blender: Can I extend Blender's functionality?

Yes. Blender has a flexible Python-controlled interface and you can use hundreds of add-ons by the community or create your own using Blender's accessible Python API.

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