Roll20 vs The RPG Engine
Roll20
roll20.netThe RPG Engine
polydemons.comSide by side
| Figure | Roll20 | The RPG Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Virtual Tabletop Software | 8.1 (#9) | 7.6 (#19) |
| Product | Roll20 is a browser based virtual tabletop for playing tabletop roleplaying games and board games online. | The RPG Engine is a freeform virtual tabletop for creating and experiencing roleplaying worlds. |
| Support | Roll20 provides support through its community forums and offers a help and documentation site with guides and screencasts. | The maker lists [email protected] as its contact and links to a Discord community for The RPG Engine. |
| System requirements | Roll20 recommends Windows 10, macOS Mojave or later, or 64-bit Linux, along with 8GB RAM, a WebGL capable GPU, and broadband internet. | The Steam listing specifies broadband internet, 6 GB RAM, a DirectX 11.1 GPU, and 6 GB storage minimum for Windows; it also lists macOS requirements. |
Plans
The RPG Engine
- Base versionFree
- Builders Edition DLC$19.99, paid once
- GameMasters Edition DLC$39.99, paid once
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.
The RPG Engine
The RPG Engine has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.