D&D Beyond Maps vs RPG Stories

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.

RPG Stories is a desktop virtual tabletop for building 3D game worlds and hosting online sessions for a party. Its world builder provides 20 click-and-draw Auto-Build Profiles for dungeons, rooms, outdoor scenes, and cities, alongside more than 7,000 advertised 3D models. Settings listed include Medieval Fantasy, Modern, and Sci-Fi. Multiplayer tools cover fog of war, weather, a dice panel, chat, GM controls, pathfinding, HeroForge support, character-sheet uploads, and visual effects. UVTT exports are available for Foundry VTT, Roll20, Owlbear Rodeo, and Fantasy Grounds; Roll20 importing requires a Pro subscription. Steam Workshop supports sharing 3D models, 2D assets, and PDFs, while audio uploads are described as upcoming. The maker says exported maps and scenes can be sold. A free demo lets players join sessions with the player-seat DLC. The main version costs 23.99 GBP once, and the DLC costs 42.49 GBP once. Windows and macOS are supported, with 8 GB memory and 5 GB storage listed as minimums.