Roll20 is a browser-based virtual tabletop for playing tabletop roleplaying games and board games online. It supports D&D, Pathfinder, and more than 1,200 game systems, with built-in character sheets for over 250 systems and the option to design custom sheets. Tabletop tools include integrated voice and video, live chat, 3D dice, handouts, digital tokens, and effects. Game masters can use Dynamic Lighting and Fog of War, and make maps with Dungeon Scrawl. Macros can automate rolls, spell effects, and character actions; access to the API for extending Roll20 requires Pro. Dungeon Scrawl maps can sync with a Roll20 game page, and Roll20 Characters and Compendium are connected features. The free plan includes base tools, 100MB of storage, and ads. Pro costs 8.33 USD per month, billed $99.99 pay once a year; Elite costs 12.50 USD per month, billed $149.99 pay once a year. The VTT is fully supported in Chrome and Firefox, and mobile apps are not available.
Who it is for
Roll20 suits game masters and players who want to play tabletop roleplaying games or board games online. Its character sheets, maps, and automation tools may suit groups using supported game systems.
What is good
- Supports more than 1,200 game systems.
- Includes voice, video, chat, and 3D dice.
- Built-in sheets cover more than 250 systems.
- Macros can automate rolls and character actions.
- Free tier is available indefinitely.
What to know first
- Free plan includes ads and 100MB storage.
- API access requires Pro.
- Mobile apps are not available.
- Continuous availability is not guaranteed.
Verdict
Roll20 brings online tabletop tools, character sheets, and map features into a browser-based space. Consider the free tier’s storage and ads, and note that API access requires Pro.
Roll20 plans and pricing
All plansCompared on virtual tabletop software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Player limit
- 10 players
- Video and audio
- Yes
- Campaign tools
- Yes
- Rules compendium
- Yes
- API access
- Yes
- Mobile apps
- No
