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Clickteam Fusion vs Cocos Creator

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Clickteam Fusion

Game Development

Professional visual game development software

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cocos Creator logo

Cocos Creator

Game Development

Free 2D and 3D engine with no royalties, dominant in Chinese mini-game platforms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cocos Creator 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; Cocos Creator documentation, forums and release notes are written in Chinese first and the English versions lag or stay incomplete, so an English-only team spends real time on translation and guesswork.
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Cocos Creator covers TypeScript scripting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clickteam Fusion and Cocos Creator actually diverge.

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and Cocos Creator differ
AttributeClickteam FusionCocos Creator
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionOpen source, no licence fee
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android
Founded1996Unknown

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

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
  • Physics engine
  • Sound and music
  • Sprite animation
  • Extensions support
  • Multi-core support
  • Fast compiler

Only in Cocos Creator

  • TypeScript scripting
  • Mini-game export
  • Small build sizes
  • 2D and 3D pipelines
  • Open source runtime
  • No royalties

What people use each for

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

Clickteam Fusion

  • 2D game developmentnot Cocos Creator
  • Professional gamesnot Cocos Creator
  • Cross-platform developmentnot Cocos Creator

Cocos Creator

  • Shipping to WeChat, Douyin or other mini-game platforms where package size limits are enforcednot Clickteam Fusion
  • Advertising-funded mobile games where a small download raises install conversionnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Small teams that want a free 2D engine with no royalty or per install exposurenot Clickteam Fusion
  • Studios targeting Asian mobile publishing where Cocos experience is common in the hiring poolnot 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

Cocos Creator

  • Documentation, forums and release notes are written in Chinese first and the English versions lag or stay incomplete, so an English-only team spends real time on translation and guesswork.
  • Most tutorials and Stack Overflow answers online describe Cocos2d-x, the older runtime, which is now legacy and structured differently from the current editor, so search results actively mislead new users.
  • The 3D pipeline is usable but behind general purpose engines on lighting, terrain, animation tooling and profiling, so an ambitious 3D project writes more of its own tooling.
  • Console publishing is not a supported export from the editor; reaching PlayStation, Xbox or Switch means porting partners or third-party services, which adds cost and schedule to a title that succeeds on mobile.
  • Hiring outside Asia is difficult because few developers have Cocos experience, which raises the cost of growing the team or handing the project to an outside studio later.

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

Cocos Creator

Free
  • Cocos CreatorFree
    • Free for commercial use with no royalty
    • Open source engine runtime
    • All export targets included

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 Cocos Creator if

  • You need typescript scripting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want mini-game export.
Cocos Creator review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or Cocos Creator better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and Cocos Creator at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or Cocos Creator?
Cocos Creator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for Cocos Creator.
Does Clickteam Fusion or Cocos Creator run on more platforms?
Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Cocos Creator runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Cocos Creator for free?
Yes. Cocos Creator 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 Cocos Creator is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that Cocos Creator cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. Cocos Creator covers TypeScript scripting, Mini-game export, Small build sizes, 2D and 3D pipelines.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clickteam Fusion: Is there a free version of Clickteam Fusion?

Yes, Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Free Edition is available for download. The paid version offers additional features and capabilities.

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Cocos Creator: Does Cocos take a revenue share?

No. It is free for commercial use with no royalty, no revenue threshold and no per install charge.

Clickteam Fusion: What versions of Clickteam Fusion are available?

Clickteam offers Fusion 2.5 in Free Edition, standard edition, and Developer edition, as well as previous versions like Multimedia Fusion 2 and The Games Factory 2.

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Cocos Creator: Is it only useful for mini-games?

No, it exports to iOS, Android, desktop and the web. Mini-game platforms are where it has an advantage no other engine matches, because of build size.

Clickteam Fusion: What platforms can games made with Clickteam Fusion run on?

Clickteam Fusion supports multiple platforms with export modules for iOS, Android, HTML5, and Mac.

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Cocos Creator: What is the difference from Cocos2d-x?

Cocos2d-x is the older code-first framework. Cocos Creator is the current editor-driven engine with TypeScript scripting. New projects should use Creator even though more tutorials describe Cocos2d-x.

Clickteam Fusion: Where can I find additional resources for Clickteam Fusion?

Clickteam provides tutorials, extensions, SDKs, and a community for support. You can also purchase additional graphics, sounds, and assets through their Asset Store.

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