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Clickteam Fusion vs PrusaSlicer

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Clickteam Fusion

Game Development

Professional visual game development software

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
PrusaSlicer logo

PrusaSlicer

3D & CAD

Feature-rich 3D printing slicer

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only PrusaSlicer 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; PrusaSlicer limited to slicing workflow only; no interactive 3D design capabilities
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, PrusaSlicer covers Automatic supports.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and PrusaSlicer differ
AttributeClickteam FusionPrusaSlicer
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows, macOS, Linux
CategoryGame Development3D & CAD
Founded19962012

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 PrusaSlicer

  • Automatic supports
  • Multi-material
  • Variable layer height
  • Custom G-code
  • Paint-on supports
  • Ironing
  • Prusa printers
  • Most FDM printers

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 PrusaSlicer
  • Professional gamesnot PrusaSlicer
  • Cross-platform developmentnot PrusaSlicer

PrusaSlicer

  • Preparation of STL models for 3D printingnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Multi-material printing preparationnot Clickteam Fusion
  • G-code generation and customisation via macrosnot 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

PrusaSlicer

  • Limited to slicing workflow only; no interactive 3D design capabilities
  • Designed for RepRap-based printers; compatibility with other printer architectures varies

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

PrusaSlicer

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the PrusaSlicer 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.

Choose PrusaSlicer if

  • You need automatic supports.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want multi-material.

Questions people ask

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

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