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Clickteam Fusion vs ZBrush

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Clickteam Fusion

Game Development

Professional visual game development software

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

ZBrush

3D & CAD

Industry standard for digital sculpting

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; ZBrush subscription model required; no perpetual licence option available
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, ZBrush covers Digital sculpting.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and ZBrush differ
AttributeClickteam FusionZBrush
Starting price$99/one-timeOn request
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows, macOS, iPadOS
CategoryGame Development3D & CAD
Founded19961986

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 ZBrush

  • Digital sculpting
  • Dynamesh
  • ZRemesher
  • PolyPaint
  • Live Boolean
  • Sculptris Pro
  • UV Master
  • High polygon handling

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Clickteam Fusion

  • 2D game developmentnot ZBrush
  • Professional gamesnot ZBrush
  • Cross-platform developmentnot ZBrush

ZBrush

  • Digital character and creature sculptingnot Clickteam Fusion
  • High-polygon organic form designnot Clickteam Fusion
  • Texture painting and PolyPaint worknot Clickteam Fusion
  • Game asset creation and 3D modellingnot 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

ZBrush

  • Subscription model required; no perpetual licence option available
  • iPad version requires separate subscription to ZBrush for iPad

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

ZBrush

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ZBrush 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 ZBrush if

  • You need digital sculpting.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iPadOS.
  • You also want dynamesh.
ZBrush review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or ZBrush better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and ZBrush at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or ZBrush?
Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and ZBrush at On request.
Does Clickteam Fusion or ZBrush run on more platforms?
Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. ZBrush runs on Windows, macOS, iPadOS.
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 ZBrush is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that ZBrush cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. ZBrush covers Digital sculpting, Dynamesh, ZRemesher, PolyPaint. Both handle Windows support.
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