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Clickteam Fusion vs OpenSCAD

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Clickteam Fusion

Software

Professional visual game development software

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

OpenSCAD

Software

The programmers solid 3D CAD modeler

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenSCAD 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; OpenSCAD script-based workflow, not interactive design interface
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, OpenSCAD covers Script-based modeling.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and OpenSCAD differ
AttributeClickteam FusionOpenSCAD
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows, macOS, Linux, WebAssembly
Founded19962009

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 OpenSCAD

  • Script-based modeling
  • CSG operations
  • 2D to 3D extrusion
  • Parameterization
  • STL export
  • Preview
  • 3D printers
  • Slicers

Both cover

  • 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 OpenSCAD
  • Professional gamesnot OpenSCAD
  • Cross-platform developmentnot OpenSCAD

OpenSCAD

  • Parametric 3D design for manufacturing and 3D printingnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Technical design with scripted control over geometrynot Clickteam Fusion
  • Procedural model generationnot 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

OpenSCAD

  • Script-based workflow, not interactive design interface
  • Limited to constructive solid geometry and 2D extrusion modelling
  • Not suitable for artistic 3D modelling or computer animation
  • Complex build dependencies (Qt, CGAL, Boost)

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

OpenSCAD

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the OpenSCAD 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 OpenSCAD if

  • You need script-based modeling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, WebAssembly.
  • You also want csg operations.
OpenSCAD review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or OpenSCAD better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and OpenSCAD at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or OpenSCAD?
OpenSCAD has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for OpenSCAD.
Does Clickteam Fusion or OpenSCAD run on more platforms?
Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. OpenSCAD runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, WebAssembly.
Can I use OpenSCAD for free?
Yes. OpenSCAD 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 OpenSCAD is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that OpenSCAD cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. OpenSCAD covers Script-based modeling, CSG operations, 2D to 3D extrusion, Parameterization. Both handle Windows support, Linux support.
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