RPG Stories vs Shard Tabletop
RPG Stories
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| Figure | RPG Stories | Shard Tabletop |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Virtual Tabletop Software | 7.9 (#11) | 7.2 (#25) |
| Product | RPG Stories is a virtual tabletop with a 3D world builder for creating scenes and playing online with a party. | Shard Tabletop is a virtual tabletop and character sheet for fifth edition roleplaying games. |
| Security and privacy | The maker says its website is hosted on Wix, which stores data on servers behind a firewall, and that Wix payment gateways used by the company adhere to PCI-DSS. | The maker provides a privacy policy and terms of service; the terms identify Shard Tabletop, Inc. as a Washington corporation. |
Plans
RPG Stories
- Free DemoFree
- RPG Stories VTT | Main Version£23.99, paid once
- Unlock Players' Seats DLC£42.49, paid once
Shard Tabletop
- FreeFree
- Shard Tabletop AdventurerPrice not published
- Shard Tabletop GamemasterPrice not published
- Shard Tabletop Gamemaster ProPrice not published
In their own words
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.
Shard Tabletop
Shard Tabletop has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.