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Alchemy RPG vs Battlegrounds: RPG Edition

Both stand on virtual tabletop software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Alchemy RPG

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Alchemy RPG pairs scene-based presentation tools with a broad free feature set. Check its desktop requirements and the limits of its mobile and tablet experience before choosing it.

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Battlegrounds: RPG Edition

Free plan MacWindows

BRPG offers maps, dice, chat, and turn tracking for online or offline tabletop sessions. Review the Demo restrictions and license capabilities, especially if you need to host games or use Linux.

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The facts

	Alchemy RPG	Battlegrounds: RPG Edition
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Floating License: $14 per license, paid once
Plans published	2	10
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	alchemyrpg.com	battlegroundsgames.com
On virtual tabletop software	#1 of 28	#4 of 28

Alchemy RPG: what it does well

Free plan includes unlimited games and characters
Includes voice and video chat
Every game system and a homebrew builder included
Desktop apps available for Windows, macOS, and Linux

What to know first

Tablet and mobile web experiences are not yet optimized
A stable internet connection is required
D&D Beyond import is for Alchemy Unlimited subscribers

Battlegrounds: RPG Edition: what it does well

Supports any RPG rules system and genre.
Dynamic Fog of War accounts for light and special vision.
Chat includes private and group modes and exportable logs.
Can be used for many boardgames and wargames.

What to know first

No native Linux support.
The free Demo has a 45-minute timeout in some sessions.
Player Client cannot host sessions.
Programs are supported but no longer developed or updated.

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