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Clickteam Fusion vs Pygame
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Clickteam Fusion
Software
Professional visual game development software
- From
- $99/one-time
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Pygame 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; Pygame licensed under GNU LGPL v2.1, free to use even in closed-source and commercial games, no paid tier
- They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Pygame covers Graphics rendering.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clickteam Fusion and Pygame actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clickteam Fusion | Pygame |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/one-time | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web | Windows, Macos, Linux, Android |
| Founded | 1996 | 2000 |
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 Pygame
- Graphics rendering
- Audio playback
- Input handling
- Sprite system
- Collision detection
- Font rendering
- Animation support
- Event system
Both cover
- Local 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 Pygame
- Cross-platform developmentnot Pygame
Pygame
- 2D game development
- Game prototypingnot Clickteam Fusion
- Educational gamesnot Clickteam Fusion
- Learning game developmentnot 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
Pygame
- Licensed under GNU LGPL v2.1, free to use even in closed-source and commercial games, no paid tier
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
Pygame
Free- FreeFree
- Full library
- Python support
- Graphics rendering
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 Pygame if
- You need graphics rendering.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Android.
- You also want audio playback.
Questions people ask
- Is Clickteam Fusion or Pygame better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and Pygame at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or Pygame?
- Pygame has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for Pygame.
- Does Clickteam Fusion or Pygame run on more platforms?
- Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Pygame runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Android.
- Can I use Pygame for free?
- Yes. Pygame 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 Pygame is typically brought in for.
- What can Clickteam Fusion do that Pygame cannot?
- Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. Pygame covers Graphics rendering, Audio playback, Input handling, Sprite system. Both handle Local deployment, Windows support, Macos support, Linux support.
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