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Clickteam Fusion vs Discord

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Clickteam Fusion

Game Development

Professional visual game development software

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

Discord

Gaming

Your place to talk and hang out

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Discord 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; Discord file upload size is tied to subscription: Nitro Basic at $2.99 a month raises it to 50MB and Nitro at $9.99 a month to 500MB
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Discord covers Voice channels.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and Discord differ
AttributeClickteam FusionDiscord
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
CategoryGame DevelopmentGaming
Founded19962015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Discord

  • Voice channels
  • Video calls
  • Text channels
  • Screen sharing
  • Go Live streaming
  • Server organization
  • Role management
  • Moderation tools

Both cover

  • Steam

What people use each for

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

Clickteam Fusion

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

Discord

  • Text, voice and video chat for communities and gaming groupsnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Running a moderated community server with roles and channelsnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Screen sharing and streaming gameplay to a small groupnot 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

Discord

  • File upload size is tied to subscription: Nitro Basic at $2.99 a month raises it to 50MB and Nitro at $9.99 a month to 500MB
  • HD video streaming requires the full Nitro subscription
  • Custom emoji use across servers, custom profiles and per server profiles are full Nitro only
  • Server boosts are bundled only with full Nitro, at two boosts plus a discount on extras
  • Nitro Basic explicitly excludes several Nitro perks including Xbox Game Pass access and custom video backgrounds

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

Discord

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited text chat
    • Voice & video calls
    • Screen sharing
  • Nitro Basic$4.99/month
    • 50MB file uploads
    • Custom emojis anywhere
    • Special Nitro badge
  • Nitro$9.99/month
    • 500MB file uploads
    • HD video streaming
    • 2 Server Boosts

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 Discord if

  • You need voice channels.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video calls.
Discord review

Questions people ask

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