Best Virtual Tabletop Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Quest Portal is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Alchemy RPG and Roll20. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Alchemy RPG. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Questline VTT at $5/mo.
For groups playing tabletop role-playing games online, virtual tabletop software offers different tools for campaigns and sessions. Compare campaign tools and rules compendiums for support with preparing and running games, and consider API access if it matters to your setup. Player limits, video and audio, and mobile apps can help you assess whether a product fits the way your group plays. Free-plan availability and paid-from details add cost context. Quest Portal, Alchemy RPG, and Roll20 are among the entries to consider. Weigh the listed capabilities against your group’s preferred way to meet and play.
28 virtual tabletop software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Virtual Tabletop Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 8 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 Quest PortalFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 Alchemy RPGFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 Roll20Paid from $8.33/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 Fantasy GroundsFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 Owlbear RodeoFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 D20PRO
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 Mythic TableFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 Foundry Virtual Tabletop
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 Tabletop Playground
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 D&D Beyond Maps
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 Digital D20
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 Let's Role
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 Rolisteam
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 Tabletop Simulator
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 VASSAL Engine
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 Fari
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 MapTool
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 Shard Tabletop
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 TaleSpire
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 The RPG Engine
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 Battlegrounds: RPG Edition
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 Cauldron VTT
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 Tableplop
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 Tarrasque.io
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 Questline VTTPaid from $5/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
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Questions about this list
Which virtual tabletop software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Quest Portal is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.8. Alchemy RPG is second and Roll20 third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Questline VTT has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.