Software · head to head
Cascadeur vs Clickteam Fusion
Clickteam Fusion
Software
Professional visual game development software
- From
- $99/one-time
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Cascadeur has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Cascadeur no facial animation tools beyond importing pre-made blend shapes; 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: Cascadeur covers AI-assisted posing, Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cascadeur and Clickteam Fusion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cascadeur | Clickteam Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/one-time |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows 10+, macOS (Apple Silicon M1/M2+), Ubuntu 20.04+, iOS, Android | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2006 | 1996 |
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 Cascadeur
- AI-assisted posing
- Physics simulation
- AutoPhysics
- Secondary motion
- Trajectories
- FK/IK animation
- Graph editor
- FBX/DAE export
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
- Macos support
- Linux support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cascadeur
- Combat animationsnot Clickteam Fusion
- Action sequencesnot Clickteam Fusion
- Character animationnot Clickteam Fusion
- Motion graphicsnot Clickteam Fusion
Clickteam Fusion
- 2D game developmentnot Cascadeur
- Professional gamesnot Cascadeur
- Cross-platform developmentnot Cascadeur
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cascadeur
- No facial animation tools beyond importing pre-made blend shapes
- Designed primarily for humanoid characters; non-humanoid animation has limitations
- Free plan is non-commercial use only with no export options besides proprietary CASC format
- Requires per-user licensing for team workflows instead of team seats
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
Cascadeur
Free- FreeFree
- Core animation tools
- Physics-based animation
- Rigging and inbetweening
- Indie$29/month
- All Free features
- Commercial use
- FBX, DAE, USD, GLTF export
- Pro$121/month
- All Indie features
- Animation retargeting
- Scene linking
- Teams$null/month
- All Pro features for multiple users
- Centralized user management
- Team coordination tools
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 Cascadeur if
- You need ai-assisted posing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows 10+, macOS (Apple Silicon M1/M2+), Ubuntu 20.04+, iOS, Android.
- You also want physics simulation.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Cascadeur or Clickteam Fusion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cascadeur 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, Cascadeur or Clickteam Fusion?
- Cascadeur has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cascadeur and $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion.
- Does Cascadeur or Clickteam Fusion run on more platforms?
- Cascadeur runs on Windows 10+, macOS (Apple Silicon M1/M2+), Ubuntu 20.04+, iOS, Android. Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Cascadeur for free?
- Yes. Cascadeur has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time.
- What is Cascadeur best used for?
- Cascadeur is most often used for combat animations, action sequences, character animation, motion graphics. Of those, combat animations and action sequences are not what Clickteam Fusion is typically brought in for.
- What can Cascadeur do that Clickteam Fusion cannot?
- Cascadeur covers AI-assisted posing, Physics simulation, AutoPhysics, Secondary motion. Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. Both handle Local deployment, Windows support, Macos support, Linux support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cascadeur: Can I use Cascadeur on a Mac?
Yes, Cascadeur supports macOS on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, and later) with macOS 13.3 or later. However, it does not support Intel-based Macs with x86 processors.
SourceCascadeur: What file formats can I export animations in?
Cascadeur exports to FBX, DAE, USD, GLB, and GLTF formats. The Free plan only exports the proprietary CASC format, while Indie and Pro plans unlock standard interchange formats for compatibility with other software.
SourceCascadeur: Does Cascadeur work with Unreal Engine and Unity?
Yes. Cascadeur integrates with both through standard FBX/DAE export and direct import workflows. Unreal Engine 5.5-5.8 also has a dedicated Live Link plugin for real-time animation streaming from Cascadeur.
SourceCascadeur: Can I animate faces and facial expressions?
Cascadeur has limited facial animation support. You can import blend shapes for facial morphs but cannot create them directly in the software. Full facial rigging and creation remain on the development roadmap.
SourceCascadeur: What is the difference between the Free, Indie, and Pro plans?
Free includes core animation tools but limits exports to CASC format and non-commercial use. Indie ($29/month annual, $70/month monthly) adds FBX/DAE/USD export and commercial rights. Pro ($121/month annual, $180/month monthly) includes retargeting, scene linking, and priority support.
SourceCascadeur: Is there a mobile version of Cascadeur?
Yes. Cascadeur Mobile is available on iOS and Android. The Android version was released in October 2025 and includes full Pro features, arriving ten months after the iOS launch.
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