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Clickteam Fusion vs Godot Engine

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Clickteam Fusion

Software

Professional visual game development software

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

Godot Engine

Software

Free and open-source 2D and 3D game engine

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Godot 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; Godot Engine no royalties or licensing fees, but requires self-hosting and maintenance of the engine builds
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Godot Engine covers Scene system.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and Godot Engine differ
AttributeClickteam FusionGodot Engine
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebLinux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles
Founded19962007

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

Only in Godot Engine

  • Scene system
  • GDScript language
  • Visual shader editor
  • 2D and 3D rendering
  • Built-in animation tools
  • Debugging tools
  • Asset library
  • Git

Both cover

  • Physics engine
  • Local deployment
  • Web deployment
  • Console 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 development
  • Professional gamesnot Godot Engine
  • Cross-platform developmentnot Godot Engine

Godot Engine

  • 2D game development
  • 3D game developmentnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Cross-platform game deploymentnot Clickteam Fusion
  • VFX and simulation projectsnot Clickteam Fusion

Both are used for 2d game development, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Godot Engine

  • No royalties or licensing fees, but requires self-hosting and maintenance of the engine builds
  • Console export support exists but requires additional SDK setup and licensing with each console manufacturer separately

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

Godot Engine

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Godot Engine review.

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 Godot Engine if

  • You need scene system.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles.
  • You also want gdscript language.
Godot Engine review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or Godot Engine better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and Godot Engine at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or Godot Engine?
Godot Engine has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for Godot Engine.
Does Clickteam Fusion or Godot Engine run on more platforms?
Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Godot Engine runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles.
Can I use Godot Engine for free?
Yes. Godot 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, professional games and cross-platform development are not what Godot Engine is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that Godot Engine cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Sound and music, Sprite animation. Godot Engine covers Scene system, GDScript language, Visual shader editor, 2D and 3D rendering. Both handle Physics engine, Local deployment, Web deployment, Console deployment.
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