D&D Beyond Maps vs D20PRO

D&D Beyond Maps is the official D&D virtual tabletop for shared interactive maps and tactical play. It runs in a browser and can be played on a device with an internet connection; listed platforms are web, Android, and iOS. Players can use maps and monster tokens from their D&D Beyond library, run combat encounters, and track initiative. Quickplay maps arrive with monster tokens, fog of war, and stickers in place. Other map tools include overlays, drawing, pings, stickers, and a distance ruler. Dice rolled in Maps or from a character sheet appear to everyone through the shared Game Log. The Free plan costs nothing and includes up to 6 character slots, game hosting, invitations, and access to purchased content. Hero Tier is displayed from $2.17 USD/mo; Master Tier is displayed from $4.58 USD/mo. Both subscriptions offer a 30-day free trial. Maps is labeled Beta, and the maker says bugs and performance issues are to be expected. Master Tier allows custom map uploads, including animated maps, with up to 10gb of storage.

D20PRO is a multiplayer virtual tabletop for role-playing games, with automated play tools and controls that leave the Game Master able to approve or delay actions, adjust rules, and create scripts. It supports D&D 5E, 3.5 and 4th Edition, Pathfinder, and Starfinder, and can be extended to other systems. Combat automation covers attacks, damage, ongoing effects, initiative, movement, saving throws, checks, and area effects. Maps support fog of war, hidden areas, distance and line-of-sight measurement, map libraries, and drawing from images. Game Masters can share private notes and files as handouts. It supports online sessions and in-person play without internet, and imports information from Hero Lab and PC Gen. A free Guest License lets a player join when the host has an open guest seat. The Player License is $10 as a one-time purchase; the GM License is $42 as a one-time purchase. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.