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Clickteam Fusion vs PlayFab

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Clickteam Fusion

Game Development

Professional visual game development software

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

PlayFab

Game Development

Player data backend for games

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only PlayFab 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; PlayFab a title in development mode can only have up to 1,000 lifetime player account creations
  • They diverge on capability: Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, PlayFab covers Player authentication.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clickteam Fusion and PlayFab differ
AttributeClickteam FusionPlayFab
Starting price$99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebCross-platform
Founded19961975

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 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 PlayFab

  • Player authentication
  • Data storage
  • Analytics
  • Multiplayer features
  • Economy system
  • Matchmaking
  • Cloud saves
  • Leaderboards

Both cover

  • Steam
  • Xbox Live

What people use each for

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

Clickteam Fusion

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

PlayFab

  • Backend as a service for live games, covering accounts, leaderboards and player datanot Clickteam Fusion
  • Hosting dedicated multiplayer game servers on Azurenot Clickteam Fusion
  • LiveOps, in-game economy and player segmentation for game studiosnot 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

PlayFab

  • A title in development mode can only have up to 1,000 lifetime player account creations
  • Multiplayer server costs are billed per VM compute hour on Azure virtual machines and vary by region and VM family
  • Network egress is charged per GB and varies by zone, at $0.05 in Zone 1, $0.08 in Zone 2 and $0.20 in Zone 3
  • Pricing is consumption based across a set of separate meters rather than a flat plan
  • The vendor states prices are subject to change and that actual costs depend on the PlayFab plan and usage

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

PlayFab

Free
  • Free to StartFree
    • Up to 10 development titles
    • 1,000 lifetime players per title
    • 750 free VM hours/month
  • Pay-as-you-goFree
    • No minimum charge
    • Community support only
    • Usage-based pricing
  • Standard Plan$99/month
    • Includes $400 monthly meter value
    • Support tickets included
  • Premium Plan$1999/month
    • Includes $8,000 monthly meter value
    • Emergency escalations

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 PlayFab if

  • You need player authentication.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cross-platform.
  • You also want data storage.
PlayFab review

Questions people ask

Is Clickteam Fusion or PlayFab better?
Neither clearly leads. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time and PlayFab at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clickteam Fusion or PlayFab?
PlayFab has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion and Free for PlayFab.
Does Clickteam Fusion or PlayFab run on more platforms?
Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. PlayFab runs on Cross-platform.
Can I use PlayFab for free?
Yes. PlayFab 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 PlayFab is typically brought in for.
What can Clickteam Fusion do that PlayFab cannot?
Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sound and music. PlayFab covers Player authentication, Data storage, Analytics, Multiplayer features. Both handle Steam, Xbox Live.

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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PlayFab: How much does PlayFab cost?

PlayFab uses a usage-based consumption model. The Free to Start tier includes 1,000 lifetime players per title and 750 free VM hours. Pay-as-you-go has no minimum; Standard plans start at $99/month and include $400 in monthly meter value; Premium plans start at $1,999/month.

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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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PlayFab: Is PlayFab free?

PlayFab offers a Free to Start tier for development with limits: up to 10 development titles and 1,000 lifetime players per title. Additionally, pay-as-you-go pricing has no minimum commitment and covers only actual usage.

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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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PlayFab: What are PlayFab's consumption meters and pricing?

PlayFab charges per various consumption metrics: PlayStream Events cost $6.60 per million, Profile Reads cost $0.33 per million, Profile Writes cost $7.15 per million, and Profile Storage costs $1.54 per GB. The first 150k Economy V2 requests monthly are free.

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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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