Software · head to head
Clickteam Fusion vs Cocos2d-x
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Clickteam Fusion
Software
Professional visual game development software
- From
- $99/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Cocos2d-x 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; Cocos2d-x cocos2d-x is MIT licensed with no commercial tier, and the vendor's own site directs users toward its newer engine, Cocos Creator, as the actively developed product, leaving Cocos2d-x without a first-party paid support or upgrade path.
- They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Cocos2d-x covers 2D rendering.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clickteam Fusion and Cocos2d-x actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clickteam Fusion | Cocos2d-x |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/one-time | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1996 | 2010 |
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
- Physics engine
- Sound and music
- Sprite animation
- Extensions support
- Multi-core support
- Fast compiler
Only in Cocos2d-x
- 2D rendering
- Physics engine (Chipmunk)
- Particle effects
- Animation system
- Audio engine
- Touch input handling
- Tilemap support
- Sprite batching
Both cover
- 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 Cocos2d-x
- Professional gamesnot Cocos2d-x
- Cross-platform developmentnot Cocos2d-x
Cocos2d-x
- Mobile game developmentnot Clickteam Fusion
- 2D gamesnot Clickteam Fusion
- Lightweight gamesnot Clickteam Fusion
- Cross-platform gamesnot 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
Cocos2d-x
- Cocos2d-x is MIT licensed with no commercial tier, and the vendor's own site directs users toward its newer engine, Cocos Creator, as the actively developed product, leaving Cocos2d-x without a first-party paid support or upgrade path.
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
Cocos2d-x
Free- FreeFree
- Full engine source
- MIT License
- Community support
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.
Choose Cocos2d-x if
- You need 2d rendering.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- You also want physics engine (chipmunk).
Questions people ask
- Is Clickteam Fusion or Cocos2d-x better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and Cocos2d-x at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or Cocos2d-x?
- Cocos2d-x has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for Cocos2d-x.
- Does Clickteam Fusion or Cocos2d-x run on more platforms?
- Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Cocos2d-x runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Cocos2d-x for free?
- Yes. Cocos2d-x 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 Cocos2d-x is typically brought in for.
- What can Clickteam Fusion do that Cocos2d-x cannot?
- Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. Cocos2d-x covers 2D rendering, Physics engine (Chipmunk), Particle effects, Animation system. Both handle Local deployment, Mobile deployment, Windows support, Macos support.