Software · head to head
Panda3D vs Clickteam Fusion
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Clickteam Fusion
Software
Professional visual game development software
- From
- $99/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Panda3D has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Panda3D completely free to use including for commercial projects, with source code available under the permissive BSD license, no paid tier; 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: Panda3D covers 3D graphics rendering, Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Panda3D and Clickteam Fusion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Panda3D | Clickteam Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/one-time |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 1999 | 1996 |
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 Panda3D
- 3D graphics rendering
- Physics engine (Bullet)
- Audio system
- Input handling
- Skeletal animation
- Particle effects
- Shading
- Scene management
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
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.
Panda3D
- 3D game developmentnot Clickteam Fusion
- 3D applicationsnot Clickteam Fusion
- Game prototypingnot Clickteam Fusion
- Visualizationnot Clickteam Fusion
Clickteam Fusion
- 2D game developmentnot Panda3D
- Professional gamesnot Panda3D
- Cross-platform developmentnot Panda3D
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Panda3D
- Completely free to use including for commercial projects, with source code available under the permissive BSD license, no paid tier
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
Panda3D
Free- FreeFree
- Full engine
- Python and C++
- 3D graphics
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 Panda3D if
- You need 3d graphics rendering.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
- You also want physics engine (bullet).
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 Panda3D or Clickteam Fusion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Panda3D 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, Panda3D or Clickteam Fusion?
- Panda3D has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Panda3D and $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion.
- Does Panda3D or Clickteam Fusion run on more platforms?
- Panda3D runs on Windows, Macos, Linux. Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Panda3D for free?
- Yes. Panda3D has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time.
- What is Panda3D best used for?
- Panda3D is most often used for 3d game development, 3d applications, game prototyping, visualization. Of those, 3d game development and 3d applications are not what Clickteam Fusion is typically brought in for.
- What can Panda3D do that Clickteam Fusion cannot?
- Panda3D covers 3D graphics rendering, Physics engine (Bullet), Audio system, Input handling. Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. Both handle Local deployment, Windows support, Macos support, Linux support.