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Clickteam Fusion vs Flax Engine

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Clickteam Fusion

Game Development

Professional visual game development software

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Flax Engine logo

Flax Engine

Game Development

Modern 3D game engine with visual editor

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flax Engine 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; Flax Engine flax charges a 4% royalty on game earnings above $250,000, assessed per calendar quarter
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Flax Engine covers 3D graphics rendering.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clickteam Fusion and Flax Engine actually diverge.

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and Flax Engine differ
AttributeClickteam FusionFlax Engine
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows, Linux, Playstation, Xbox
Founded19962017

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

Only in Flax Engine

  • 3D graphics rendering
  • Visual editor
  • C# scripting
  • Audio system
  • Particle effects
  • Skeletal animation
  • Material system
  • Lighting system

Both cover

  • Physics engine
  • Local deployment
  • Console deployment
  • Windows support
  • Linux support

What people use each for

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

Clickteam Fusion

  • 2D game developmentnot Flax Engine
  • Professional gamesnot Flax Engine
  • Cross-platform developmentnot Flax Engine

Flax Engine

  • Building 3D games in C# and C++ with full engine source accessnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Multi-platform deployment from one editornot Clickteam Fusion
  • Prototyping with the bundled Flax Samples projectsnot 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

Flax Engine

  • Flax charges a 4% royalty on game earnings above $250,000, assessed per calendar quarter
  • Free use is granted for non-commercial or educational usage; commercial releases fall under the royalty
  • Users must accept the Flax Engine End-User License Agreement before using the engine or its tools, so it is not an OSI open source licence despite the source being on GitHub
  • Non-game uses such as in-house tools or SaaS products need a custom licence negotiated with the vendor, and no rate card is published for per-seat or flat-fee options

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

Flax Engine

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine
    • Visual editor
    • C# scripting

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 Flax Engine if

  • You need 3d graphics rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Playstation, Xbox.
  • You also want visual editor.
Flax Engine review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or Flax Engine better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and Flax Engine at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or Flax Engine?
Flax Engine has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for Flax Engine.
Does Clickteam Fusion or Flax Engine run on more platforms?
Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Flax Engine runs on Windows, Linux, Playstation, Xbox.
Can I use Flax Engine for free?
Yes. Flax Engine 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 Flax Engine is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that Flax Engine cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Sound and music, Sprite animation. Flax Engine covers 3D graphics rendering, Visual editor, C# scripting, Audio system. Both handle Physics engine, Local deployment, Console deployment, Windows support.

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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Flax Engine: How much does Flax Engine cost?

Flax Engine is free during development. Once you ship a game commercially, you pay a 4% royalty on earnings only if your quarterly revenue exceeds $250,000 in a calendar quarter. Below that threshold, there is no royalty charge.

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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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Flax Engine: Is Flax Engine free for educational and uncommercial projects?

Yes. Flax Engine is free for uncommercial or educational usage. You only pay royalties when you release a commercial product that exceeds the $250,000 quarterly earnings threshold.

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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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Flax Engine: Do all Flax Engine users get access to the same features?

Yes. There is one version of Flax Engine. All users get full engine access with all features, supported platforms, complete editor source code on GitHub, sample projects, and free deployment to all supported platforms.

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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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Flax Engine: Does Flax Engine offer custom licensing options?

Yes. For non-game industries or specific needs, Flax Engine offers custom licensing including per-seat licensing (monthly or yearly) or flat fees per project, with pricing based on team size and product use case.

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