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Clickteam Fusion vs Stride

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Clickteam Fusion

Game Development

Professional visual game development software

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

Stride

Game Development

Open-source 3D game engine with editor

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Stride 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; Stride free and open source under MIT license, editor and runtime fully open source with no commercial tier
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Stride covers 3D graphics rendering.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and Stride differ
AttributeClickteam FusionStride
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows, Linux, Playstation, Xbox
Founded19962015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Game Development).

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 Stride

  • 3D graphics rendering
  • Physics engine (Bullet)
  • Audio system
  • Scene editor
  • Material system
  • Lighting and shadows
  • Skeletal animation
  • Particle effects

Both cover

  • Local deployment
  • Console deployment
  • 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 Stride
  • Professional gamesnot Stride
  • Cross-platform developmentnot Stride

Stride

  • 3D game developmentnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Console gamesnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Desktop gamesnot 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

Stride

  • Free and open source under MIT license, editor and runtime fully open source with no commercial 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

Stride

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine
    • C# scripting
    • 3D graphics

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 Stride if

  • You need 3d graphics rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Playstation, Xbox.
  • You also want physics engine (bullet).
Stride review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or Stride better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and Stride at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or Stride?
Stride has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for Stride.
Does Clickteam Fusion or Stride run on more platforms?
Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Stride runs on Windows, Linux, Playstation, Xbox.
Can I use Stride for free?
Yes. Stride 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 Stride is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that Stride cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. Stride covers 3D graphics rendering, Physics engine (Bullet), Audio system, Scene editor. Both handle Local deployment, Console deployment, Windows support, Linux support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clickteam Fusion: Is there a free version of Clickteam Fusion?

Yes, Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Free Edition is available for download. The paid version offers additional features and capabilities.

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Stride: How much does Stride cost?

Stride is completely free. The C# game engine is available for download at no cost with no subscription fees, trials, or paywalls.

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Clickteam Fusion: What versions of Clickteam Fusion are available?

Clickteam offers Fusion 2.5 in Free Edition, standard edition, and Developer edition, as well as previous versions like Multimedia Fusion 2 and The Games Factory 2.

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Stride: What license does Stride use?

Stride is open source under the MIT license, which allows free use for commercial projects with minimal restrictions.

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Clickteam Fusion: What platforms can games made with Clickteam Fusion run on?

Clickteam Fusion supports multiple platforms with export modules for iOS, Android, HTML5, and Mac.

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Stride: Can I use Stride for commercial games?

Yes. The MIT license permits free commercial use. The source code is fully open source on GitHub with no licensing fees required.

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Clickteam Fusion: Where can I find additional resources for Clickteam Fusion?

Clickteam provides tutorials, extensions, SDKs, and a community for support. You can also purchase additional graphics, sounds, and assets through their Asset Store.

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Stride: Is there a way to support Stride development?

The project accepts voluntary sponsorship through Open Collective to support development, but sponsorship is entirely optional and not required to use the engine.

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