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Clickteam Fusion vs GDevelop

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Clickteam Fusion

Game Development

Professional visual game development software

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

GDevelop

Game Development

Create games without coding

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GDevelop 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; GDevelop the free tier allows 3 cloud projects and one desktop or Android build per day
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, GDevelop covers Visual event editor.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and GDevelop differ
AttributeClickteam FusionGDevelop
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
Founded19962010

Identical on both: platforms (Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web), 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
  • Sound and music
  • Sprite animation
  • Multi-core support
  • Fast compiler
  • Steam
  • Xbox Live
  • PlayStation

Only in GDevelop

  • Visual event editor
  • Particle effects
  • Sprite editor
  • Sound editor
  • Scene editor
  • GitHub
  • Firebase
  • Discord

Both cover

  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Physics engine
  • Extensions support
  • Local deployment
  • Web deployment
  • Mobile 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 GDevelop
  • Professional gamesnot GDevelop
  • Cross-platform developmentnot GDevelop

GDevelop

  • Building 2D games with visual event logic rather than codenot Clickteam Fusion
  • Exporting one project to web, desktop, Android and iOSnot 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

GDevelop

  • The free tier allows 3 cloud projects and one desktop or Android build per day
  • Free accounts get one leaderboard per game
  • Publishing to the iOS App Store requires the Gold plan, which caps those exports at 15 a month
  • AI credits are metered per tier, from 40 a month on free to 3,000 a week on Pro

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

GDevelop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full editor
    • Cross-platform export
    • Asset library

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 sound and music.
Clickteam Fusion review

Choose GDevelop if

  • You need visual event editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want particle effects.
GDevelop review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or GDevelop better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and GDevelop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or GDevelop?
GDevelop has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for GDevelop.
Does Clickteam Fusion or GDevelop run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use GDevelop for free?
Yes. GDevelop 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 GDevelop is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that GDevelop cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Sound and music, Sprite animation, Multi-core support. GDevelop covers Visual event editor, Particle effects, Sprite editor, Sound editor. Both handle Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Extensions support, Local deployment.

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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GDevelop: How much does GDevelop cost?

GDevelop offers a free plan. Silver, Gold, and Pro tiers are available with monthly and yearly billing options that provide up to 40% savings for annual commitment, but specific prices are not displayed on their website.

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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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GDevelop: What does GDevelop's free plan include?

The free plan includes a fully featured, open-source game engine with 3 cloud projects, 40 free AI credits per month, and limited publishing of 1 per day for desktop and Android.

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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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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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