Let's Role vs MapTool

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.

MapTool is a free, open-source virtual tabletop for creating detailed maps and running games online. Its integrated server connects players over the internet, while support for square or hex grids, tokens and images keeps it independent of any particular game system. Visibility controls include dynamic lighting, vision, fog of war and topology tools that limit what players can see. The application can replace paper, battle mats and dice, and its scripting language and macros can automate game activities. Macros can call REST services, including the documented Syrinscape example for playing sounds to connected players. MapTool is an installed application rather than a browser service and does not rely on a remote server; storage depends on available disk space. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows. The maker provides forums, Discord, tutorials and a wiki. Version 1.18.6 is listed as released October 30, 2025, with stable and development builds available. Complex calculations and rolls require campaign properties and code macros.