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Clickteam Fusion vs Tiled

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Clickteam Fusion

Software

Professional visual game development software

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

Tiled

Software

Flexible level editor for 2D games

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tiled 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; Tiled no official iOS or Android builds; desktop-only distribution
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Tiled covers Tile layers.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and Tiled differ
AttributeClickteam FusionTiled
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows, macOS, Linux
Founded19962008

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 Tiled

  • Tile layers
  • Object layers
  • Terrain tool
  • Auto-mapping
  • Wang tiles
  • Custom properties
  • Scripting (JavaScript)
  • Multiple export formats

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 developmentnot Tiled
  • Professional gamesnot Tiled
  • Cross-platform developmentnot Tiled

Tiled

  • Tile-based maps for RPGs, platformers, and Breakout-style gamesnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Orthogonal, isometric, and hexagonal map layoutsnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Object layers (rectangles, ellipses, polygons, points) for collision boxes, spawn points, and triggersnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Large 'infinite' maps and multi-map world projectsnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Export to game engines via built-in/scripted exporters using the open TMX formatnot 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

Tiled

  • No official iOS or Android builds; desktop-only distribution
  • No official browser-based version of the editor itself, despite exporting to many engine formats
  • Building from source requires a Qt 6.2+ / C++ / Qbs toolchain
  • Multi-license codebase (GPL 2.0 application plus Apache 2.0 and BSD components), so redistributors must track which license applies per file

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

Tiled

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tiled 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 Tiled if

  • You need tile layers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want object layers.
Tiled review

Questions people ask

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