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Best Virtual Tabletops
Virtual tabletops let you run TTRPG sessions online with shared maps, tokens, dice, and rules automation — but the right choice depends heavily on your budget, technical comfort, and how much map complexity your game needs. This guide compares every mainstream VTT honestly so you can make an informed decision before spending money.
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Best AI Dungeon Master Tools
AI GM tools attempt to replace or assist a human game master using large language models — narrating, responding to player actions, and generating content on the fly. This is an emerging category with real limitations, but also genuine use cases for solo play and creative inspiration.
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Best D&D Map Makers
Creating maps for D&D — whether overworld, city, or battle maps — has never had more quality tool options. The right choice depends on whether you need a tactical battle map for VTT import, an overworld map for worldbuilding, or both.
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Best Free Virtual Tabletops
You don't need to spend money to run online tabletop RPG sessions — several capable VTTs offer genuinely useful free tiers. This guide focuses on what each tool actually gives you for free, so you can run your first session without pulling out your credit card.
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Best Campaign Management Software
Campaign management software helps GMs organise session notes, NPCs, locations, and storylines in one place. The best tools grow with a campaign without requiring a computer science degree to maintain.
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Best D&D Character Builders
A good D&D character builder should handle the rules correctly, keep your sheet updated as you level, and work on the devices you use at the table. Here's how the main options compare.
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Every type of TTRPG software, organised.
Virtual Tabletops
Online platforms for running TTRPG sessions with maps, tokens, and dice
7 toolsAI Game Masters
Tools that use artificial intelligence to assist or automate GMing tasks
3 toolsMap Makers
Software for creating overworld, region, city, and battle maps
6 toolsCharacter Builders
Digital tools for creating and managing player and NPC character sheets
3 toolsCampaign Managers
Platforms for organising notes, sessions, and campaign information
4 toolsWorldbuilding
Wiki and lore tools for building and documenting fictional worlds
4 toolsGenerators
Random generators for names, dungeons, encounter tables, and story seeds
3 toolsAudio & Ambience
Music and soundscape tools to set the atmosphere at the table
1 toolDice Utilities
Standalone dice rollers, probability calculators, and roll trackers
1 toolRecently verified
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Roll20
The most widely used browser-based virtual tabletop, free to start
Foundry VTT
Self-hosted virtual tabletop with a one-time price and deep customisation
Owlbear Rodeo
Minimal, fast, browser-based VTT focused on maps and tokens
Fantasy Grounds
Feature-rich desktop VTT with deep official rulebook integrations
Inkarnate
Browser-based fantasy map maker with a large asset library
Dungeondraft
One-time purchase battle map creator built for VTT import