Alchemy RPG vs Foundry Virtual Tabletop
Alchemy RPG
alchemyrpg.com
Foundry Virtual Tabletop
foundryvtt.comSide by side
| Figure | Alchemy RPG | Foundry Virtual Tabletop |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Virtual Tabletop Software | 9.1 (#3) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Game systems | Alchemy advertises access to every game system on the free plan. | Foundry describes its core framework as system agnostic and says over 200 tabletop role-playing game systems are actively supported. |
| Product | Alchemy is a cinematic virtual tabletop designed for immersive, story-driven tabletop roleplaying games. | Foundry VTT is a self-hosted platform for playing role-playing games online, with players connecting through a web browser. |
Plans
Foundry Virtual Tabletop
- Foundry Virtual Tabletop Software License$50, paid once
In their own words
Alchemy RPG
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.
Foundry Virtual Tabletop
Foundry Virtual Tabletop has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.