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Clickteam Fusion vs AppGameKit

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Clickteam Fusion

Software

Professional visual game development software

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
AppGameKit logo

AppGameKit

Software

Create cross-platform 2D games and apps

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AppGameKit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; AppGameKit exports to Windows, iOS and Android only, so there is no macOS, Linux or console target
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, AppGameKit covers BASIC-like scripting.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and AppGameKit differ
AttributeClickteam FusionAppGameKit
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Tvos
Founded19962004

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 Clickteam Fusion

  • Visual event system
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Sprite animation
  • Extensions support
  • Multi-core support
  • Fast compiler
  • Steam
  • Xbox Live

Only in AppGameKit

  • BASIC-like scripting
  • Visual sprite editor
  • Particle effects
  • Tile support
  • Multi-platform export
  • Built-in debugger
  • Visual Studio Code
  • GitHub

Both cover

  • Physics engine
  • Sound and music
  • Local deployment
  • Mobile deployment
  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Linux support

What people use each for

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

Clickteam Fusion

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

AppGameKit

  • 2D and 3D game development from a single codebasenot Clickteam Fusion
  • Cross-platform mobile game builds for iOS and Androidnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Learning game programming in a BASIC-derived languagenot Clickteam Fusion
  • Prototyping small games quicklynot Clickteam Fusion

Where each one falls short

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

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

AppGameKit

  • Exports to Windows, iOS and Android only, so there is no macOS, Linux or console target
  • The price is not shown on the product page and the product is sold through Steam
  • The vendor describes it as their last outing for traditional programming languages before AI-driven development, which is a poor signal for long-term support
  • appgamekit.com now redirects into the darkbasic.com site

Pricing, plan by plan

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

AppGameKit

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full editor
    • Multi-platform export
    • Built-in IDE

Which should you pick?

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

Choose AppGameKit if

  • You need basic-like scripting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Tvos.
  • You also want visual sprite editor.
AppGameKit review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or AppGameKit better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and AppGameKit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or AppGameKit?
AppGameKit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for AppGameKit.
Does Clickteam Fusion or AppGameKit run on more platforms?
Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. AppGameKit runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Tvos.
Can I use AppGameKit for free?
Yes. AppGameKit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time.
What is Clickteam Fusion best used for?
Clickteam Fusion is most often used for 2d game development, professional games, cross-platform development. Of those, 2d game development and professional games are not what AppGameKit is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that AppGameKit cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Sprite animation, Extensions support. AppGameKit covers BASIC-like scripting, Visual sprite editor, Particle effects, Tile support. Both handle Physics engine, Sound and music, Local deployment, Mobile deployment.
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