Owlbear Rodeo vs RPG Stories
Owlbear Rodeo
owlbear.rodeoRPG Stories
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| Figure | Owlbear Rodeo | RPG Stories |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Virtual Tabletop Software | 7.7 (#15) | 7.9 (#11) |
| Integrations | Listed extensions include Owl20, which connects D&D Beyond to Owlbear Rodeo, and Pixels Dice, which connects Pixels Dice to Owlbear Rodeo. | The maker lists UVTT exports for Foundry VTT, Roll20, Owlbear Rodeo, and Fantasy Grounds; Roll20 import requires a Pro subscription. |
| Intended users | The maker describes Owlbear Rodeo as a way to run tabletop encounters and says it began as a way for its creators to continue their D&D campaign online. | The maker presents the main version for both GMs and players, and describes the player-seat DLC as useful for professional GMs or GMs who invite different players. |
| Product | Owlbear Rodeo is a browser based virtual tabletop designed to run tabletop encounters with minimal setup. | RPG Stories is a virtual tabletop with a 3D world builder for creating scenes and playing online with a party. |
| Support | The maker lists [email protected] for questions or feedback and links to Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube from its documentation. | The maker's privacy policy says it collects information in order to provide ongoing customer assistance and technical support. |
Plans
Owlbear Rodeo
- NestlingFree
- BestlingPrice not published
- FledglingPrice not published
RPG Stories
- Free DemoFree
- RPG Stories VTT | Main Version£23.99, paid once
- Unlock Players' Seats DLC£42.49, paid once
In their own words
Owlbear Rodeo
Owlbear Rodeo is a browser-based virtual tabletop for running tabletop encounters. Its shared battle map workspace includes maps, tokens, images, drawing, text, and fog tools. Scenes use an infinite canvas with square, hexagonal, or isometric grids, and can hold multiple maps, images, and drawings. The app runs in a browser without requiring a software download and is responsive across mobile and desktop operating systems. Players can enter a room from a link without an account, request to join, and wait for the game master’s approval. Game masters can set layer permissions for creating, updating, or deleting items and limit character interaction to owners. Extensions add tools such as dice, initiative tracking, character sheets, and dynamic fog; listed integrations connect D&D Beyond and Pixels Dice. The free Nestling plan costs nothing and includes two rooms with random room names and backgrounds. Fledgling and Bestling offer custom room names and backgrounds, with 5GB and 10GB storage respectively; their prices are shown in checkout. Owlbear Rodeo offers campaign tools and API access, but no rules compendium or mobile apps.
RPG Stories
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.