Virtual Tabletop Tools for D&D
Virtual tabletops are where most online D&D games actually happen — this is the shortlist of VTTs worth trying, from full 3D map-and-token platforms to lightweight browser-based options for a quick one-shot.
20 tools in this category.
AboveVTT
FreeVirtual Tabletop
Chrome/Edge extension that overlays D&D Beyond to create a full VTT. Uses DDB character sheets and maps directly. One-click official DDB map import.
Alchemy VTT
FreemiumVirtual Tabletop
A cinematic virtual tabletop built for story-driven play, with ambient music and animated scenes.
Beyond Tabletop
FreeVirtual Tabletop
Free VTT that stores data in Google Drive. Supports D&D 5e and Pathfinder. Page-based interface; works on phones/tablets.
Cauldron VTT
Open SourceVirtual Tabletop
Open-source VTT described as 'Roll20 with a better interface.' Lightweight and free forever. Hobby project released back to the TTRPG community.
D&D Beyond Maps
FreemiumVirtual Tabletop
D&D Beyond's integrated map feature (formerly Sigil VTT). Direct integration with DDB character sheets. Free for DDB users.
Dice Golem
FreeVirtual Tabletop
Privacy-first Discord dice roller. Saved rolls/history/autocomplete/button rolls. Secret roll option (DM to user only).
Dice Witch
FreeVirtual Tabletop
Discord dice bot for TTRPG sessions. Supports multiple notation formats. Lightweight and fast.
Digital TableTops
Marketplace — Not FreeVirtual Tabletop
Free VTT available on Steam/web/Android. Main app runs fully offline. Players join via 4-digit code on web. Fog of war and dynamic lighting included.
Fantasy Grounds
FreeVirtual Tabletop
The long-running virtual tabletop with deep automation, dynamic lighting, and thousands of community modules.
Fari App
FreeVirtual Tabletop
Free and open source VTT built for indie TTRPGs — customizable character sheets, real-time scenes, and dice rolling with no account required.
Let's Role
FreeVirtual Tabletop
Browser-based VTT with a system builder that supports hundreds of RPGs. Announced open-source in 2025. Full-featured with maps/journal/music/sound.
MapTool (RPTools)
Open SourceVirtual Tabletop
Mature open-source desktop VTT for all game systems. Very powerful (fog of war/dynamic lighting/macros/initiative tracker). Community-developed.
Mythic Table
FreeVirtual Tabletop
Free open-source VTT built by and for the TTRPG community — no plans to ever charge for features or services.
Quest Portal
FreemiumVirtual Tabletop
A modern campaign and VTT-adjacent tool with a generous free tier and an AI-powered Pro tier that generates adventures, scenes, maps, characters, and notes.
Realm VTT
FreemiumVirtual Tabletop
Browser-based VTT in open beta. Offers free 5e SRD content. UVTT map import support (compatible with Dungeon Alchemist).
Shard Tabletop
FreemiumVirtual Tabletop
5e-focused VTT with free starter adventures and 300+ monster tokens. Ready-to-play free tier.
Shmeppy
FreemiumVirtual Tabletop
Minimalist browser VTT — a 'wet-erase mat' simulation. Focus: fast map sketching for live play, not pre-designed maps. No tokens library.
Sidekick (ArtemGr)
Open SourceVirtual Tabletop
Dice and LFG bot for Discord. Open-source. Supports multiple game systems including World of Darkness.
Tableplop
FreeVirtual Tabletop
Free browser-based VTT with character sheets (5e SRD-based + customizable) — maps/fog of war/initiative/dice rolling. No ads.
Tabletop Mirror
FreeVirtual Tabletop
All-in-one platform for building/sharing/playing TTRPGs. No-programming VTT + worldbuilding tools (map maker/timeline/lore wiki). System-agnostic.