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Spec score 9.1 #3 of 28 in Virtual Tabletop Software

What it is

Alchemy RPG is a virtual tabletop for running story-driven tabletop roleplaying games. Its scenes bring game mechanics together with music, animated environments, and overlays to support cinematic play. The Free Unlimited plan costs nothing and includes unlimited games, characters, universes, voice and video chat, and asset uploads, plus every game system and a homebrew system builder. Alchemy identifies gamemasters, players, and creators as its audience. Desktop apps are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux; the requirements are Windows 10 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, or Linux such as Ubuntu 22.04 or newer. A stable internet connection is required. The web app runs in browsers on computers, tablets, and mobile devices, though tablet and mobile use is not yet optimized. D&D Beyond character import is available to Alchemy Unlimited subscribers. Marketplace purchases are intended for download and use both within and outside Alchemy.

Spec sheet

What it does
Alchemy is a cinematic virtual tabletop for immersive, story-driven tabletop roleplaying.Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Product
Alchemy is a cinematic virtual tabletop designed for immersive, story-driven tabletop roleplaying games.Read 3 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Intended users
Alchemy describes itself as made for gamemasters, players, and creators.Read 3 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Support
Alchemy directs users to its Help Center, Discord community, in-app support chat, and support email.Read 3 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Company
The site identifies the rights holder as Arboreal, LLC.Read 3 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Beta channel
The desktop application offers Stable and Beta release channels, with Beta explicitly described as less stable and bug-prone.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Blades integration
The Blades in the Dark implementation includes guided character creation, automated playbook and crew sheets, clocks and contextual trackers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Browser support
The web app lists Chrome, Edge, Brave and Opera as supported browsers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Browsers and mobile
The web application runs in browsers on computers, tablets, and mobile devices, though tablet and mobile experiences are not yet optimized.Read 3 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Character management
Players can create, edit, import and export characters and use custom-game characters.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Community support
Alchemy says its Discord has more than 8,000 active members and provides help, feedback and bug-report channels.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Company facts
LinkedIn lists Alchemy RPG as a privately held software-development company founded in 2020, headquartered in Jacksonville, Oregon, with 2–10 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Creator support
The help center has a Creators section for selling games, assets and other products.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Custom games
Custom Games let players define attributes for systems without native support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
D&D Beyond import
The desktop app supports D&D Beyond character import for Alchemy Unlimited subscribers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Daggerheart integration
The Daggerheart implementation includes guided character creation, animated Hope and Fear dice, automated character sheets and campaign-frame tracking.Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Desktop apps
The desktop application is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and supports D&D Beyond character import for Alchemy Unlimited subscribers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Desktop platforms
Official desktop apps are provided for Windows, macOS and Linux.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Developer documentation
Alchemy publishes developer documentation covering integration guides and API references.Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.github.io
Developer-docs license
The developer documentation states that its documentation is open source and accepts issues and pull requests.Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.github.io
Dice system
Alchemy supports slash-command dice rolls with arithmetic and advanced mechanics through the rpg-dice-roller library.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Discord connection
Connecting Discord grants an active Alchemist subscriber a role on Alchemy’s Discord server, and Alchemy says it requests only the account’s username and ID.Read 3 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Display requirement
Alchemy recommends at least a 1366×768 display.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Documentation depth
The help center contains separate collections for players, gamemasters, creators, streamers, universes and system guides.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Free features
The Free Unlimited plan includes unlimited games, characters, universes, voice and video chat, and asset uploads, plus every game system and a homebrew system builder.Read 3 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Funding
Alchemy's 2023 Kickstarter raised $740,619 from 4,522 backers against a $10,000 goal.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kickstarter.com
Game systems
Alchemy advertises access to every game system on the free plan.Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Homebrew builder
Users can build custom systems with the Homebrew System Builder without paying.Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Internet requirement
A continuous internet connection is required because game events are exchanged in real time.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Legal entity
The shop identifies the trade name as Arboreal, LLC doing business as Alchemy.Read 14 Oct 2026 · shop.alchemyrpg.com
Limit: bugs and clunkiness
Users have reported that some newer modules were slow, buggy and missing features.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: custom rules friction
A user review reported difficulty using a blank or custom ruleset without purchasing another system.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: incomplete implementations
A critical review reported confusing UI and game-system implementations that lag behind Roll20 and Foundry.Read 14 Oct 2026 · numtini.com
Limit: missing quality of life
A user complaint cited weak linking, awkward navigation and incomplete digital-book functionality.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: tactical play
The same independent review said other virtual tabletops handle combat and battle maps better.Read 14 Oct 2026 · churapereviews.com
Marketplace
Alchemy provides a marketplace for game modules and creator content.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Marketplace content
Alchemy says marketplace purchases are intended to be downloadable for use outside Alchemy as well as on the platform.Read 3 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Mobile limitation
Tablet and mobile browser use is supported but the experience is not yet optimized.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Narrative focus
The platform emphasizes music, animated environments, motion overlays and intuitive tools instead of a grid-first experience.Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Praise: immersion
An independent review praised the platform's visual presentation and said its interface works well for theater-of-the-mind play.Read 14 Oct 2026 · bankuei.wordpress.com
Praise: storytelling
An independent campaign review praised Alchemy's visuals, soundscapes, built-in chat and story-focused play.Read 14 Oct 2026 · churapereviews.com
Privacy commitments
Alchemy’s About page says it will not sell user data or serve irrelevant third-party ads, and describes privacy as a guiding principle.Read 3 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Public converter
The ddb2alchemy repository is a public TypeScript converter for D&D Beyond characters and is marked MIT licensed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Public repositories
The Alchemy GitHub organization exposes public repositories including ddb2alchemy, 5e-srd, slate and upptime.Read 14 Oct 2026 · github.com
Safari limitation
Safari may not render transparent WebM motion overlays correctly, and similar issues are noted for Firefox.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Scene-based play
Its scene structure combines storytelling with game mechanics and supports cinematic moments.Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Scenes
Its scene-based structure is designed to create cinematic moments while managing game mechanics.Read 3 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Sheet Builder
Sheet Builder uses drag-and-drop blocks to create functioning character sheets without custom code.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Sheet Builder status
The Sheet Builder documentation says the feature is open beta and may contain bugs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Storytelling tools
The platform uses music, animated environments, overlays, and intuitive tools to keep the focus on storytelling.Read 3 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
System requirements
Recommended desktop systems are Windows 10+, macOS Monterey 12+, or Ubuntu 22.04+ or an equivalent Linux distribution.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.alchemyrpg.com
Voice and video
The free plan includes unlimited voice and video chat.Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com

Plans and prices

Free Unlimited Free Unlimited games · Unlimited characters · Unlimited universes · Unlimited voice & video chat · Unlimited asset uploads · Every game system · Homebrew System Builder Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com
Alchemist Price not published Free Unlimited features · 5% marketplace discount · Feature and games roadmap votes · Seasonal perks · Early feature access · Dev-team chats · Alchemist role and badge Read 14 Oct 2026 · alchemyrpg.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan includes unlimited games and characters.
  • Includes voice and video chat.
  • Includes every game system and a homebrew builder.
  • Desktop apps support Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Limits

  • Stable internet connection is required.
  • Tablet and mobile experiences are not yet optimized.
  • D&D Beyond import requires an Alchemy Unlimited subscription.

Who it suits

It suits gamemasters, players, and creators who want scene-based tools for story-focused roleplaying. Those expecting a tablet- or phone-optimized experience should note that those experiences are not yet optimized.

Alchemy RPG in depth

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Overview

Alchemy RPG is a virtual tabletop for groups who want a cinematic, scene-led approach to roleplaying. It suits gamemasters and players who value atmosphere alongside game management, and its generous free plan makes it easy to consider; the main caveat is that mobile and tablet use is not optimized.

Scenes put storytelling at the center while keeping game mechanics in the same structure. Music, animated environments, and overlays add ways to establish a mood, without making Alchemy a fit for every group: those seeking an optimized touch experience may be better served elsewhere.

Alchemy identifies Arboreal, LLC as its rights holder. The company says it will not sell user data or serve irrelevant third-party ads, and describes privacy as a guiding principle. Connecting Discord grants an active Alchemist subscriber a server role; Alchemy says it requests only the account username and ID.

Key features

Scene-led play

Alchemy’s scenes are designed to combine cinematic moments with game mechanics. Music, animated environments, and overlays give gamemasters tools for shaping a session’s presentation, while the scene-based structure keeps the practical work of play in view. This is a distinctive fit for story-driven games; groups who do not need that presentation focus may not gain as much from the approach.

Systems, assets, and communication

The free plan includes every game system and a homebrew system builder, which gives groups room to use a system or create one without a paid plan. Unlimited games, characters, universes, asset uploads, and voice and video chat mean the free tier is not restricted by stated caps on those core resources. Campaign tools are also available. Marketplace purchases are intended to be downloadable for use outside Alchemy as well as within it, which matters to buyers who want their purchases to remain useful beyond the platform.

Alchemist subscribers can import D&D Beyond characters in the desktop app. Discord connection adds a community role for active subscribers, while Alchemy also directs users to a Help Center, Discord community, in-app support chat, and support email.

Pricing

Free Unlimited — free

Free Unlimited includes unlimited games, characters, universes, voice and video chat, and asset uploads, plus every game system and the homebrew system builder. It is a strong starting point for groups that want core play and system flexibility without a recurring charge. The stated plan features do not include the Alchemist subscriber perks, and desktop D&D Beyond character import is reserved for Alchemy Unlimited subscribers.

Alchemist — custom pricing

Alchemist adds a 5% Marketplace discount, votes on the feature and games roadmap, seasonal perks and rewards, early access, exclusive development-team chats, and an Alchemist role and player badge. These benefits suit engaged users who want community participation and marketplace savings; they are perks rather than a stated expansion of the free plan’s core game, character, or communication limits. Alchemy does not publish a price for the plan.

Platforms

Alchemy offers a web application on computers, tablets, and mobile devices, plus desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Desktop requirements are Windows 10 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, or Linux such as Ubuntu 22.04 or newer. A stable internet connection is required. Although the web app runs on tablets and phones, those experiences are not optimized, and there are no mobile apps. Choose the desktop app for supported computer use; tablet and phone users should expect a less tailored experience.

Who it's for

Alchemy is best suited to gamemasters, players, and creators who want story-led sessions, built-in voice and video, broad system coverage, and a free plan without stated caps on its listed core resources. Its homebrew builder also makes it worth considering for groups that want to create a system rather than rely only on existing ones. It is a weaker match for people whose primary device is a tablet or phone, or who want a dedicated mobile app.

Pros and cons

Pros: Free Unlimited combines unlimited games, characters, universes, asset uploads, and voice and video chat with every game system and a homebrew builder, avoiding stated resource caps on those features.

Pros: Scenes, music, animated environments, and overlays give story-focused groups ways to shape presentation alongside game management.

Pros: Marketplace purchases are intended to work outside Alchemy as downloadable content as well as on the platform.

Cons: The web experience on mobile and tablets is not optimized, and there are no mobile apps.

Cons: D&D Beyond character import is limited to Alchemy Unlimited subscribers, rather than the Free Unlimited plan.

Cons: Alchemist’s price is custom, so its 5% marketplace discount and community perks cannot be weighed against a published subscription cost.

Alternatives

For a category-wide comparison, browse Virtual Tabletop Software.

D&D Beyond Maps is worth considering for groups who want a freemium option with a free tier capped at six character slots and support for hosting games, inviting friends, and accessing purchased content; its platforms include Android, iOS, and web.

Quest Portal offers a free-forever plan with unlimited campaigns and characters, maps and tokens with fog of war, scenes with music, and dynamic lighting, on Android, iOS, and web. Choose it when those listed scene and map tools or mobile platforms are the priority.

Roll20 may fit groups seeking a browser-based option across Linux, macOS, Windows, and web. Its free plan includes base game-running tools but limits storage to 100MB and includes ads; its Pro plan is $8.33 a month, billed $99.99 pay once a year, with 10 GB upload storage and a 100MB maximum upload.

Fantasy Grounds offers a free-to-play plan with full Game Master and player functionality, unlimited campaigns, cloud connectivity, and free rulesets across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Consider it when those listed campaign and ruleset provisions matter more than Alchemy’s scene-led presentation.

Owlbear Rodeo is a freemium choice with a free Nestling plan limited to two rooms, random room names, and backgrounds, across Android, iOS, and web. It may suit groups looking for a web-based option on mobile platforms.

D20PRO has a one-time 10.00 USD Player License for one player seat, allowing its owner to join sessions without using a host’s guest seats; it runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Consider it if a permanent individual player license is the priority.

TaleSpire offers a free Guest Edition for joining a campaign when a seat is available, while campaign creation and seat purchases require its paid option; it supports Linux, macOS, and Windows. It is a relevant alternative for groups considering that guest-and-seat arrangement.

Mythic Table is an open-source option with a free hosted plan and web and self-hosted access.

Verdict

Choose Alchemy RPG if your group wants scene-based, cinematic play and a free plan with broad system support, built-in voice and video, and no stated caps on games, characters, universes, or asset uploads. Its strongest reason to look elsewhere is device fit: the web experience on tablets and phones is not optimized, and dedicated mobile apps are absent. Alchemist adds community and marketplace perks, but its custom pricing makes those benefits harder to assess.

Verdict

Alchemy RPG combines scene-based storytelling tools with broad features in its free plan. Its desktop options are clear, while mobile and tablet use remains unoptimized.

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