Software · head to head
Pygame vs Clickteam Fusion
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Clickteam Fusion
Software
Professional visual game development software
- From
- $99/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Pygame has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Pygame licensed under GNU LGPL v2.1, free to use even in closed-source and commercial games, 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: Pygame covers Graphics rendering, Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pygame and Clickteam Fusion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Pygame | Clickteam Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/one-time |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux, Android | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2000 | 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 Pygame
- Graphics rendering
- Audio playback
- Input handling
- Sprite system
- Collision detection
- Font rendering
- Animation support
- Event system
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.
Pygame
- 2D game development
- Game prototypingnot Clickteam Fusion
- Educational gamesnot Clickteam Fusion
- Learning game developmentnot Clickteam Fusion
Clickteam Fusion
- 2D game development
- Professional gamesnot Pygame
- Cross-platform developmentnot Pygame
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.
Pygame
- Licensed under GNU LGPL v2.1, free to use even in closed-source and commercial games, 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
Pygame
Free- FreeFree
- Full library
- Python support
- Graphics rendering
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 Pygame if
- You need graphics rendering.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Android.
- You also want audio playback.
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 Pygame or Clickteam Fusion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pygame 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, Pygame or Clickteam Fusion?
- Pygame has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Pygame and $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion.
- Does Pygame or Clickteam Fusion run on more platforms?
- Pygame runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Android. Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Pygame for free?
- Yes. Pygame has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time.
- What is Pygame best used for?
- Pygame is most often used for 2d game development, game prototyping, educational games, learning game development. Of those, game prototyping and educational games are not what Clickteam Fusion is typically brought in for.
- What can Pygame do that Clickteam Fusion cannot?
- Pygame covers Graphics rendering, Audio playback, Input handling, Sprite system. 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.