Best Virtual Tabletop Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Alchemy RPG is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Roll20. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Roll20 at $8.33/mo.
Virtual tabletop software brings tools for online role-playing sessions, with options to compare for campaign preparation, rules and group play. Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds start the ranking, followed by Alchemy RPG and Quest Portal. Compare campaign tools and rules compendiums against the way your group prepares and runs games. Player limits and video and audio support can help you assess how well an option fits your sessions; API access and mobile apps are additional criteria. Free-plan availability and paid starting prices round out the comparison, so you can consider features alongside cost.
28 virtual tabletop software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
6 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alchemy RPGWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | Roll20Web · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $8.33/mo | 6.7 | |
| 3 | Fantasy GroundsWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 4 | Owlbear RodeoWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 5 | Quest PortalWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 6 | Mythic TableWeb · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 7 | D20PROWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 8 | D&D Beyond MapsWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 9 | Digital D20Web · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 10 | FariWeb · Windows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 11 | Let's RoleWeb · Android | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | MapToolWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 13 | RolisteamWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 14 | VASSAL EngineWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | Foundry Virtual TabletopWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | Shard TabletopWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | The RPG EngineWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 18 | Cauldron VTTWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 19 | Questline VTTWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 20 | ShmeppyWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 21 | TableplopWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 22 | Tarrasque.ioWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 23 | GameScapeWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 24 | Tabletop PlaygroundWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 25 | Tabletop SimulatorWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
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Questions about this list
Which virtual tabletop software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Alchemy RPG is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 6.8. Roll20 is second and Fantasy Grounds third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Roll20 has the lowest first paid tier we found: $8.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.