Best Virtual Tabletop Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Alchemy RPG is ranked #1 of 28 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of D&D Beyond Maps and Quest Portal. The best-ranked option with a free plan is D&D Beyond Maps. The lowest first paid tier on this page is D&D Beyond Maps at $2.17/mo.
Virtual tabletop software gives groups tools for playing tabletop games together online. Compare campaign tools and rules compendiums with API access to understand what each product specifies for preparing and supporting play. Player limits and video and audio can matter to group setup, while mobile apps are another listed capability. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost points. Alchemy RPG, Quest Portal, and Owlbear Rodeo are among the entries. Consider the listed play and access features alongside the size of your group and the rules or campaign support you want.
28 virtual tabletop software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
28ranked
11free plans on this page
$2.17/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Virtual Tabletop Software 25 channels on this page · 103 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromPlayer limitVideo and audioCampaign toolsRules compendiumAPI accessMobile apps Spec sheet Score
01 Alchemy RPG Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audioYesCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessnot statedMobile appsNo 4/8spec lines stated 7.8
02 D&D Beyond Maps Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumYesAPI accessnot statedMobile appsYes 4/8spec lines stated 7.7
03 Quest Portal Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audioYesCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumYesAPI accessYesMobile appsYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.6
04 Roll20 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limit10 playersVideo and audioYesCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumYesAPI accessYesMobile appsNo 7/8spec lines stated 7.6
05 Fantasy Grounds Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumYesAPI accessYesMobile appsnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.5
06 Owlbear Rodeo Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumNoAPI accessYesMobile appsNo 5/8spec lines stated 7.4
07 D20PRO Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audioNoCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumYesAPI accessYesMobile appsNo 6/8spec lines stated 7.3
08 TaleSpire Free planNoPaid fromnot statedPlayer limit16 playersVideo and audioNoCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumNoAPI accessYesMobile appsnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.3
09 Mythic Table Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audioYesCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumYesAPI accessYesMobile appsnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.1
10 Questline VTT Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessnot statedMobile appsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.1
11 RPG Stories Free planNoPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessnot statedMobile appsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.1
12 Shmeppy Free planYesPaid from$4.99/moPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsnot statedRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessnot statedMobile appsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.1
13 GameScape Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsnot statedRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessnot statedMobile appsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.0
14 Foundry Virtual Tabletop Free planNoPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audioYesCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessYesMobile appsNo 5/8spec lines stated 6.9
15 Tabletop Playground Free planNoPaid fromnot statedPlayer limit16 playersVideo and audioNoCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessYesMobile appsNo 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
16 Tabletop Simulator Free planNoPaid fromnot statedPlayer limit10 playersVideo and audioYesCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessYesMobile appsnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.3
17 Digital D20 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audioNoCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessnot statedMobile appsYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.1
18 Rolisteam Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audioNoCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessnot statedMobile appsNo 4/8spec lines stated 6.1
19 VASSAL Engine Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audioNoCampaign toolsnot statedRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessnot statedMobile appsNo 3/8spec lines stated 6.1
20 Fari Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumYesAPI accessnot statedMobile appsnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
21 Let's Role Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessYesMobile appsYes 4/8spec lines stated 6.0
22 MapTool Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessnot statedMobile appsNo 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
23 Battlegrounds: RPG Edition Free planNoPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audioNoCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumNoAPI accessnot statedMobile appsNo 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
24 The RPG Engine Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limit1 playersVideo and audionot statedCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumnot statedAPI accessnot statedMobile appsnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.8
25 Shard Tabletop Free planYesPaid fromnot statedPlayer limitnot statedVideo and audioNoCampaign toolsYesRules compendiumYesAPI accessnot statedMobile appsnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Player limit | Video and audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alchemy RPG | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 2 | D&D Beyond Maps | 7.7 | Free plan | $2.17/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | Quest Portal | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 4 | Roll20 | 7.6 | Free plan | $8.33/mo | Yes | — | 10 players | Yes |
| 5 | Fantasy Grounds | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | Owlbear Rodeo | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | D20PRO | 7.3 | No | — | Yes | — | — | No |
| 8 | TaleSpire | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | No | — | 16 players | No |
| 9 | Mythic Table | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 10 | Questline VTT | 7.1 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 11 | RPG Stories | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | No | — | — | — |
| 12 | Shmeppy | 7.1 | No | $4.99/mo | Yes | 4.99 /mo | — | — |
| 13 | GameScape | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | Foundry Virtual Tabletop | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 15 | Tabletop Playground | 6.7 | No | — | No | — | 16 players | No |
| 16 | Tabletop Simulator | 6.3 | No | — | No | — | 10 players | Yes |
| 17 | Digital D20 | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | — | No |
| 18 | Rolisteam | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | — | No |
| 19 | VASSAL Engine | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | — | No |
| 20 | Fari | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 21 | Let's Role | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 22 | MapTool | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | Battlegrounds: RPG Edition | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | — | No |
| 24 | The RPG Engine | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | 1 players | — |
| 25 | Shard Tabletop | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | No |
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Questions about this list
Which virtual tabletop software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Alchemy RPG is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.8. D&D Beyond Maps is second and Quest Portal third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, D&D Beyond Maps has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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