Roll20 vs Shmeppy
Roll20
roll20.netShmeppy
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| Figure | Roll20 | Shmeppy |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Virtual Tabletop Software | 8.1 (#9) | 7.7 (#17) |
| Privacy | Roll20 says campaigns and uploaded assets are private by default, and that it does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. | The privacy policy says registration and game participation data are collected, including email, name, and server logs that may contain IP addresses. |
| Security | Roll20 says passwords are not stored unencrypted and payment card details are handled by Stripe rather than collected directly by Roll20. | The privacy policy says Shmeppy implements security measures to maintain the safety of personal information. |
| Support | Roll20 provides support through its community forums and offers a help and documentation site with guides and screencasts. | The About page directs questions or concerns to [email protected]. |
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In their own words
Roll20
Roll20 is a browser-based virtual tabletop for playing tabletop roleplaying games and board games online. It supports D&D, Pathfinder, and more than 1,200 game systems, with built-in character sheets for over 250 systems and the option to design your own. The tabletop combines voice and video, live chat, 3D dice, handouts, digital tokens, and effects. Game masters can use Dynamic Lighting and Fog of War, and create maps with Dungeon Scrawl. Macros automate rolls, spell effects, and character actions; extending the service through its API requires Pro. Dungeon Scrawl maps can sync to a Roll20 game page, alongside connected Roll20 Characters and Compendium features. The free tier is available indefinitely and includes base tools, 100MB of storage, and ads. Pro costs $8.33 a month, billed $99.99 pay once a year; Elite costs $12.50 a month, billed $149.99 pay once a year. Chrome and Firefox fully support the VTT.