Dungeondraft
$19.99 one-time
Inkarnate
Free tier
Dungeondraft vs Inkarnate: Which Should You Use?
Last updated: 2026
Choose Dungeondraft if…
GMs who regularly create custom battle maps and want assets that work directly in VTT lighting systems.
Visit Dungeondraft →Choose Inkarnate if…
GMs and worldbuilders who want attractive overworld or city maps without learning illustration software.
Visit Inkarnate →Side-by-side comparison
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|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | one-time | freemium |
| Starting price | $19.99 | Free |
| Free tier | ||
| Platforms | Win, Mac, Linux | Web |
| Game systems | System agnostic | System agnostic |
| Self-hosted | ||
| AI-powered | ||
| Open source | ||
| Works offline | ||
| Official content | ||
| Launched | 2019 | 2016 |
Pricing breakdown
Dungeondraft
Single one-time payment of $19.99 per licence. No subscription.
Inkarnate
Free tier with limited assets; Pro $5/mo or $25/yr for full library and high-res export.
Pros & cons
Dungeondraft
Pros
- One-time purchase with no subscription
- Universal VTT format exports lighting data alongside maps
- Supports third-party asset packs for huge style variety
Cons
- Desktop app only — no browser access
- No world or overworld map mode (battle maps only)
- Smaller asset library than Inkarnate out of the box
Inkarnate
Pros
- Lowest barrier to a good-looking fantasy map
- Runs in browser — no install needed
- Pro tier is very affordable
Cons
- Limited to the built-in asset library without Pro
- Not suited for grid-based battle maps
- Less precise control than vector tools like Dungeondraft
Frequently asked questions
Is Dungeondraft or Inkarnate cheaper?
Inkarnate is cheaper — it has a free tier, while Dungeondraft starts at $19.99.
Can I use Dungeondraft and Inkarnate together?
Dungeondraft and Inkarnate overlap in the map-makers category, so most users pick one or the other rather than using both. That said, some GMs use them for different parts of their workflow if the tools serve genuinely different purposes.