Software · head to head
Stencyl vs Clickteam Fusion
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Clickteam Fusion
Software
Professional visual game development software
- From
- $99/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Stencyl has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Stencyl the free Starter tier can publish to the web only; 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: Stencyl covers Visual block programming, Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Stencyl and Clickteam Fusion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Stencyl | Clickteam Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/one-time |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Flash | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2011 | 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 Stencyl
- Visual block programming
- Tilemap editor
- Actor system
- Haxe support
- GitHub
- Dropbox
- Visual Studio Code
- Open-source blocks
Only in Clickteam Fusion
- Visual event system
- Extensions support
- Multi-core support
- Fast compiler
- Steam
- Xbox Live
- PlayStation
- Android
Both cover
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Physics engine
- Sprite animation
- Sound and music
- Local deployment
- Mobile deployment
- Web deployment
- Windows support
- Macos support
- Linux support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Stencyl
- Building 2D games with visual block based logicnot Clickteam Fusion
- Publishing the same project to web, desktop and mobilenot Clickteam Fusion
Clickteam Fusion
- 2D game developmentnot Stencyl
- Professional gamesnot Stencyl
- Cross-platform developmentnot Stencyl
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Stencyl
- The free Starter tier can publish to the web only
- Desktop publishing requires the Indie plan at $99 a year
- iOS and Android publishing require the Studio plan at $199 a year
- Licences are annual, so continuing to publish means continuing to pay
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
Stencyl
Free- FreeFree
- Full editor access
- Desktop export
- Mobile export
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 Stencyl if
- You need visual block programming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Flash.
- You also want tilemap editor.
Choose Clickteam Fusion if
- You need visual event system.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want extensions support.
Questions people ask
- Is Stencyl or Clickteam Fusion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Stencyl 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, Stencyl or Clickteam Fusion?
- Stencyl has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Stencyl and $99/one-time for Clickteam Fusion.
- Does Stencyl or Clickteam Fusion run on more platforms?
- Stencyl runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Flash. Clickteam Fusion runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Stencyl for free?
- Yes. Stencyl has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clickteam Fusion starts at $99/one-time.
- What is Stencyl best used for?
- Stencyl is most often used for building 2d games with visual block based logic, publishing the same project to web, desktop and mobile. Of those, building 2d games with visual block based logic and publishing the same project to web, desktop and mobile are not what Clickteam Fusion is typically brought in for.
- What can Stencyl do that Clickteam Fusion cannot?
- Stencyl covers Visual block programming, Tilemap editor, Actor system, Haxe support. Clickteam Fusion covers Visual event system, Extensions support, Multi-core support, Fast compiler. Both handle Drag-and-drop interface, Physics engine, Sprite animation, Sound and music.