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Tarrasque.io vs VASSAL Engine
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.
Free plan Web
Tarrasque.io brings maps, combat tracking, encounter planning, and a compendium into one virtual tabletop. Its free plan has defined storage, upload, map, and campaign limits; paid plans raise or remove some of those limits.
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Choose VASSAL if you want a free, open-source way to play supported board and card games across online, email, solitaire, or hotseat modes, or to work with game modules. Look elsewhere if you need a computer opponent or software that generally enforces the rules for you.
Visit VASSAL EngineThe facts
| Tarrasque.io | VASSAL Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: €4.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | tarrasque.io | vassalengine.org |
| On virtual tabletop software | #25 of 28 | #21 of 28 |
Tarrasque.io: what it does well
- Runs in a browser with no installation required.
- Includes editable stat blocks for homebrew content.
- All three plans include unlimited players.
- Includes map, combat, encounter, and compendium tools.
What to know first
- Free storage is 500 MB with a 30 MB upload limit.
- Free includes 15 battle maps and one campaign.
- The Terms require users to be over 18.
VASSAL Engine: what it does well
- Free, open-source software under the GNU LGPL version 2.1 or later
- More than 3,200 games are listed in its module library
- Supports real-time online, email, solitaire, and hotseat play
- Module Editor creates modules, revises them, and adds extensions
- Server rooms can be locked and their creators can eject players
What to know first
- A module is required for each game
- It generally does not enforce game rules or provide a computer opponent
- Version 3.5 and later require Java 11 or later
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