Fari

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What Fari is

Fari is a virtual tabletop presented as a quiet space for role-playing campaigns. Its listed tools include campaign features and a rules compendium. The product is free, and its maker says development of the free, open-source tabletop began in August 2019. The website lists macOS, web and Windows, but currently says installation is coming soon and offers availability notifications. Support pages describe alpha builds for macOS Apple Silicon and Windows x64, including command-line installation locations. The site recommends retrying failed downloads and comparing them with checksums.txt. A legacy export can move data from the current browser into the old Fari App. The maker said that old app entered maintenance mode in 2024, with major bugs and technical dependencies addressed but no additional features planned. The displayed version is 0.1.0.

Who it suits

Fari suits role-playing groups seeking a free virtual tabletop with campaign and rules tools. Platform users should note that current installation is not yet generally available.

What it does well

Free virtual tabletop
Campaign tools included
Rules compendium included
Alpha builds for macOS and Windows
Legacy export supports old app import

What to know first

Installation is currently coming soon
Windows and macOS builds are alpha
Old app has no further features planned

Limits

The listed desktop versions are alpha builds, and the current site says installation is coming soon. The old Fari App remains in maintenance mode without planned new features.

Getting started

Visit the Fari website
Request an availability notification
Choose the macOS Apple Silicon or Windows x64 alpha build when available
Install using the platform-specific command-line location
Retry failed downloads and compare them with checksums.txt
Use the browser’s legacy export to move data into the old Fari App

Verdict

Fari offers core tabletop campaign tools without a subscription plan for the legacy app. Its current availability and alpha status matter for groups deciding when to adopt it.

Questions

Is Fari free?

Yes. The maker describes Fari as free and open source.

Which platforms does Fari support?

The site lists macOS, web and Windows. Alpha builds are identified for macOS Apple Silicon and Windows x64.

Does Fari use a subscription?

The maker said they did not want to introduce a subscription service for the old Fari App.

What tabletop features are included?

Fari lists campaign tools and a rules compendium.

Can I import data into the old app?

Yes. The current browser provides a legacy export for importing into the old Fari App.

Facts from Fari's own pages

Alpha platforms: The support page lists alpha builds for macOS Apple Silicon and Windows x64. · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026
Availability: The site says installation is coming soon and offers a notification link for availability. · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026
Download integrity: For install failures, the support page says to retry and compare the download against checksums.txt. · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026
Download verification: For failed installs, the support page recommends retrying and comparing the download against checksums.txt. · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026
Install support: The support page gives command-line install locations for macOS and Windows. · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026
Legacy data: The site offers a legacy export from the current browser for importing into the old Fari App. · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026
Legacy product origin: The maker says development of the free and open-source virtual tabletop began in August 2019. · news.farirpgs.com, 8 Oct 2026
macOS support: The support page lists an alpha build for macOS Apple Silicon and gives the app folder as ~/.fari-app/bin. · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026
Maintenance status: In a 2024 post, the maker said the old Fari App was in maintenance mode, with major bugs addressed but no further features planned. · news.farirpgs.com, 8 Oct 2026
Maker support commitment: The maker said they would continue fixing major bugs and updating technical dependencies for the old app. · news.farirpgs.com, 8 Oct 2026
Product: Fari describes itself as “Your quiet virtual tabletop.” · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026
Subscription plans: The maker said they did not want to introduce a subscription service for the old Fari App. · news.farirpgs.com, 8 Oct 2026
Support: The support page provides install and launch notes and says its documentation will open with the public install. · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026
Version: The site displays version 0.1.0. · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026
Windows support: The support page lists an alpha build for Windows x64 and gives the app folder as %LOCALAPPDATA%\fari.app\bin. · fari.app, 8 Oct 2026

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