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Roll20 alternatives
Roll20 is a browser-based virtual tabletop for online roleplaying and board games. It supports D&D, Pathfinder, and more than 1,200 game systems, with built-in character sheets for over 250 systems and options to make custom sheets. Its tools include voice and video, chat, 3D dice, handouts, tokens, effects, Dynamic Lighting, Fog of War, and map creation through Dungeon Scrawl. Macros automate rolls and character actions; API access requires Pro. The free tier is available indefinitely, while Pro and Elite are annual subscriptions billed monthly at $8.33 and $12.50 per month.
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Alchemy RPG
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Story-led games with cinematic scenes — Alchemy centers cinematic scenes, music, and animated environments, while Roll20 emphasizes broad system support and tabletop tools.
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D&D Beyond Maps
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebD&D groups using D&D Beyond — D&D Beyond Maps connects its library, monster tokens, combat encounters, and shared dice log; Roll20 supports many more game systems.
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Fantasy Grounds
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Campaigns needing rules automation and customization — Fantasy Grounds automates gameplay through rulesets and supports XML and Lua extensions; Roll20 macros automate actions, but API access requires Pro.
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Let's Role
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebGroups seeking mobile play and built-in safety tools — Let's Role combines emotional safety tools, phased maps, and a synchronized mobile app; Roll20 has no mobile apps.
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Owlbear Rodeo
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebQuick shared battle maps with minimal setup — Owlbear Rodeo focuses on a shared map canvas and link-based player access; Roll20 offers broader campaign tools and built-in character sheets.
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Battlegrounds: RPG Edition
Free plan MacWindowsOffline or system-agnostic tabletop sessions — Battlegrounds runs online or offline and supports any RPG system, while Roll20 is browser-based and requires internet.
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GameScape
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebFree, touch-friendly shared maps — GameScape is a free real-time map experience designed for mobile, touch, and stylus; Roll20 adds character sheets and campaign tools.
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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
A different tabletop may suit you if you want a more focused map experience, a cinematic style, deeper rules automation, or a particular device or pricing fit. Roll20 works on Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, but has no mobile apps; its VTT is fully supported in Chrome and Firefox. Compare how much each option emphasizes maps, storytelling, game systems, automation, and mobile access, and check whether it includes the tools your group uses. Free plans differ in scope, while some alternatives charge for access or offer platform-specific features.