Game Development · head to head
Godot Engine vs Clickteam Fusion
Godot Engine
Game Development
Free and open-source 2D and 3D game engine
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
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Clickteam Fusion
Game Development
Professional visual game development software
- From
- $99/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Godot Engine has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Godot Engine no royalties or licensing fees, but requires self-hosting and maintenance of the engine builds; 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
- They diverge on capability: Godot Engine covers Scene system, Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Godot Engine and Clickteam Fusion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Godot Engine | Clickteam Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/one-time |
| Pricing model | open-source | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2007 | 1996 |
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 Godot Engine
- Scene system
- GDScript language
- Visual shader editor
- 2D and 3D rendering
- Built-in animation tools
- Debugging tools
- Asset library
- Git
Only in Clickteam Fusion
- Visual event system
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Sound and music
- Sprite animation
- Extensions support
- Multi-core support
- Fast compiler
- Steam
Both cover
- Physics engine
- Local deployment
- Web deployment
- Console deployment
- Windows support
- Macos support
- Linux support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Godot Engine
- 2D game development
- 3D game developmentnot Clickteam Fusion
- Cross-platform game deploymentnot Clickteam Fusion
- VFX and simulation projectsnot Clickteam Fusion
Clickteam Fusion
- 2D game development
- Professional gamesnot Godot Engine
- Cross-platform developmentnot Godot Engine
Both are used for 2d game development, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Godot Engine
- No royalties or licensing fees, but requires self-hosting and maintenance of the engine builds
- Console export support exists but requires additional SDK setup and licensing with each console manufacturer separately
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Godot Engine
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Godot Engine review.
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Godot Engine if
- You need scene system.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles.
- You also want gdscript language.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Godot Engine or Clickteam Fusion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Godot Engine starts at Free and Clickteam Fusion at $99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Godot Engine or Clickteam Fusion?
- Godot Engine has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Godot Engine and $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion.
- Does Godot Engine or Clickteam Fusion run on more platforms?
- Godot Engine runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web, Consoles. Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Godot Engine for free?
- Yes. Godot Engine has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time.
- What is Godot Engine best used for?
- Godot Engine is most often used for 2d game development, 3d game development, cross-platform game deployment, vfx and simulation projects. Of those, 3d game development and cross-platform game deployment are not what Clickteam Fusion is typically brought in for.
- What can Godot Engine do that Clickteam Fusion cannot?
- Godot Engine covers Scene system, GDScript language, Visual shader editor, 2D and 3D rendering. Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Sound and music, Sprite animation. Both handle Physics engine, Local deployment, Web deployment, Console deployment.