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Nuke vs Fusion: catalog facts
Nuke	Fusion
Paid Commercial software with a free trial.	Freemium A free version is available; Fusion Studio is a paid edition.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
More than 200 nodes on a scalable node graph Deep compositing reduces CG re-renders	Node-based compositing for complex effects 3D and VR support with GPU acceleration
Commercial pricing aimed at studios Steep learning curve for newcomers to node-based compositing	Node workflow takes time to learn Proprietary
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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