D&D Beyond Maps vs Let's Role

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.

Let’s Role is an online virtual tabletop for playing role-playing games, with tools for players, game masters and people building game systems. Listed systems include Dungeons & Dragons, Vampire, Call of Cthulhu, Pathfinder, Cyberpunk Red and Shadowrun. Play tools include dice, journals, maps, music, a sound board, emotional safety tools, a PDF library and a media manager. Maps can use dynamic lighting, video backgrounds and phased layouts, and synchronized music can play songs available on YouTube. Game-system creators can assemble systems with interface components and use JavaScript for advanced functions. The Android and iOS apps sync with the desktop version and support real-time dice rolls connected to tables. Browser access requires an up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Firefox. The free Basic plan includes all features and 125MB of storage, with ads in the mobile app. Paid plans provide more storage and remove mobile ads; listed capacities are 500MB, 6GB and 15GB. The site directs users to its Help Center and Discord community for assistance.