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Clickteam Fusion vs Spark AR Studio

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Clickteam Fusion

Software

Professional visual game development software

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spark AR Studio logo

Spark AR Studio

Software

Professional AR effect creation for Meta platforms

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spark AR Studio 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; Spark AR Studio 4MB file size limit compared to Lens Studio's 8MB
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Spark AR Studio covers Visual programming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clickteam Fusion and Spark AR Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and Spark AR Studio differ
AttributeClickteam FusionSpark AR Studio
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebDesktop
Founded19962004

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 Spark AR Studio

  • Visual programming
  • Face tracking
  • World effects
  • Scripting API
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Messenger
  • Meta Quest

What people use each for

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

Clickteam Fusion

  • 2D game developmentnot Spark AR Studio
  • Professional gamesnot Spark AR Studio
  • Cross-platform developmentnot Spark AR Studio

Spark AR Studio

  • VR Gamingnot Clickteam Fusion
  • AR Marketingnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Virtual Trainingnot Clickteam Fusion
  • 3D Visualizationnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Immersive Experiencesnot 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

Spark AR Studio

  • 4MB file size limit compared to Lens Studio's 8MB
  • No 3D body tracking capability unlike competing platforms
  • Limited to Instagram and Facebook ecosystem

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

Spark AR Studio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Spark AR Studio 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 Spark AR Studio if

  • You need visual programming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop.
  • You also want face tracking.
Spark AR Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or Spark AR Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and Spark AR Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or Spark AR Studio?
Spark AR Studio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for Spark AR Studio.
Does Clickteam Fusion or Spark AR Studio run on more platforms?
Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Spark AR Studio runs on Desktop.
Can I use Spark AR Studio for free?
Yes. Spark AR Studio 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 Spark AR Studio is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that Spark AR Studio cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. Spark AR Studio covers Visual programming, Face tracking, World effects, Scripting API.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Spark AR Studio: Is Spark AR Studio still available?

No. Meta announced it would shutter Spark AR at the start of 2026, ending support for new effect submissions.

Source
Spark AR Studio: Was Spark AR Studio free?

Yes. Meta Spark Studio was available as a free download for creating AR effects.

Spark AR Studio: What platforms did Spark AR support?

Spark AR Studio enabled building AR effects for Instagram and Facebook with optional code-based scripting.

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