Instead of D&D Beyond Maps
D&D Beyond Maps alternatives
D&D Beyond Maps centers D&D sessions on shared tactical maps in a browser, with Android and iOS access. It connects maps and monster tokens to a D&D Beyond library, while encounters, initiative tracking, quickplay maps, shared dice logs, fog of war, drawing, overlays, pings, stickers, and measurement keep play in one workspace. The free plan allows hosting, invited friends, purchased content, and up to six character slots. Hero starts at $2.17/user/mo billed annually, while Master starts at $4.58 per month and adds custom uploads, Homebrew monster tokens, storage, and content sharing.
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Alchemy RPG
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Cinematic, story-driven games across desktop and mobile — Alchemy adds scene-based cinematic presentation, music, animated environments, voice and video, and unlimited free asset uploads.
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Roll20
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Broad system support and customizable online tables — Roll20 supports more than 1,200 game systems with integrated communication, automation, custom sheets, Dynamic Lighting, and Dungeon Scrawl maps.
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Fantasy Grounds
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Detailed rules automation and offline-capable campaigns — Fantasy Grounds offers downloadable play, automatic NAT traversal, ruleset automation, dynamic vision, and XML/Lua extensions for unlimited campaigns.
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Let's Role
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebImmersive games with media and emotional-safety tools — Let’s Role combines dynamic-lighting and phased maps with music, soundboard, journals, PDF and media tools, plus JavaScript system building.
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Owlbear Rodeo
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebLow-setup shared battle maps on any device — Owlbear Rodeo focuses on an account-light infinite battle-map canvas, URL room joining, layer permissions, and installable extensions.
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Battlegrounds: RPG Edition
Free plan MacWindowsSystem-agnostic online or offline desktop play — Battlegrounds: RPG Edition is downloadable for Windows and macOS, supports any RPG genre, and adds dynamic exploration fog, turn sequencing, and chat logs.
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GameScape
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebFree, touch-friendly second-screen map play — GameScape provides a real-time shared map with anonymous URL joining, touch and stylus support, image backgrounds, and five-foot-rounded token trails.
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D20PRO
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 9
Cauldron VTT
Free plan ExtensionWeb - 10
Digital D20
Free plan AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1 - 11
MapTool
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 12
Rolisteam
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1 - 13
Quest Portal
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 14
Fari
Free plan MacWebWindows - 15
Mythic Table
Free plan Self-hostedWeb - 16
Shmeppy
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 17
RPG Stories
Free plan MacWindows6.9 Visit site - 18
Questline VTT
Free plan Web - 19
TaleSpire
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 20
VASSAL Engine
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 21
Shard Tabletop
Free plan Web - 22
Tableplop
Free plan Web - 23
The RPG Engine
Free plan MacWindows - 24
Tarrasque.io
Free plan Web
An alternative may fit better if Maps’ Beta status, expected bugs, or phone-and-tablet interface limitations are a concern. Books require separate Marketplace purchases, and mobile users cannot start subscription trials in the app. Compare each option’s system coverage, map and scene controls, character tools, automation, collaboration, device support, offline availability, and pricing. Decide whether direct D&D Beyond library access outweighs broader game support, specialized storytelling features, configurable rules, or a simpler battle-map experience.
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