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Clickteam Fusion vs D5 Render

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Clickteam Fusion

Software

Professional visual game development software

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
D5 Render logo

D5 Render

Software

Real-time ray tracing renderer

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only D5 Render 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; D5 Render windows-only application with no macOS support
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, D5 Render covers Real-time ray tracing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clickteam Fusion and D5 Render actually diverge.

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and D5 Render differ
AttributeClickteam FusionD5 Render
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows
Founded19962019

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 D5 Render

  • Real-time ray tracing
  • GI
  • Asset library
  • Video export
  • LiveSync
  • Geo-location
  • SketchUp
  • Revit

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Clickteam Fusion

  • 2D game developmentnot D5 Render
  • Professional gamesnot D5 Render
  • Cross-platform developmentnot D5 Render

D5 Render

  • Architectural visualizationnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Interior rendersnot 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

D5 Render

  • Windows-only application with no macOS support
  • Requires dedicated NVIDIA GPU, limiting hardware compatibility
  • Community edition restricted to non-commercial use only
  • Teams plan at USD 75/seat/month becomes expensive for larger organizations

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

D5 Render

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Full rendering engine with real-time ray tracing
    • Unlimited projects
    • High-resolution image and panorama output
  • Pro$38/month
    • 16K stills and panoramas
    • 4K video
    • Frame sequence rendering
  • Teams$75/month
    • All Pro features
    • Multi-seat licensing
    • Team collaboration

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 D5 Render if

  • You need real-time ray tracing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want gi.
D5 Render review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or D5 Render better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and D5 Render at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or D5 Render?
D5 Render has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for D5 Render.
Does Clickteam Fusion or D5 Render run on more platforms?
Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. D5 Render runs on Windows.
Can I use D5 Render for free?
Yes. D5 Render 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 D5 Render is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that D5 Render cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. D5 Render covers Real-time ray tracing, GI, Asset library, Video export. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

D5 Render: What is the pricing for D5 Render Pro?

D5 Render Pro costs USD 38/month or USD 360/year. Annual billing saves 20-21% compared to monthly payments.

Source
D5 Render: Is there a free version of D5 Render?

Yes. D5 Render Community edition is free for non-commercial use. It includes the full rendering engine with real-time ray tracing, unlimited projects, and approximately 2,000 library models and materials.

Source
D5 Render: Does D5 Render work on macOS?

No. D5 Render is a Windows-only application that requires a dedicated NVIDIA GPU. There is no Mac version available.

D5 Render: What are the output resolution capabilities in Pro?

D5 Render Pro supports 16K stills and panoramas, 4K video, frame sequence rendering, and VR output with full Showreel capabilities.

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