Roll20
What it is
Roll20 is a browser-based virtual tabletop for online tabletop roleplaying and board games. It supports D&D, Pathfinder, and more than 1,200 game systems, with built-in character sheets for over 250 systems and tools for creating custom sheets. The tabletop brings together voice and video, live chat, 3D dice, handouts, digital tokens, and effects. Game masters can use Dynamic Lighting and Fog of War, and maps made with Dungeon Scrawl can sync to a Roll20 game page. Macros can automate rolls, spell effects, and character actions; access to the API for extending Roll20 requires Pro. Roll20 works on Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, and its VTT is fully supported in Chrome and Firefox. The free plan includes base game tools, 100MB of storage, and ads. Pro costs $8.33 a month, billed annually at $99.99; Elite costs $12.50 a month, billed annually at $149.99. Both paid plans include API access and Dynamic Lighting. Roll20 recommends 8GB RAM, a WebGL-capable GPU, and broadband internet.
For and against
For
- Supports more than 1,200 game systems
- Includes voice, video, chat, dice, and digital tokens
- Built-in sheets cover more than 250 systems
- Dynamic Lighting and Fog of War are available
- Provides community forums and a help site
Against
- Free plan includes ads and 100MB storage
- API access requires Pro
- Mobile apps are not available
- Continuous availability is not guaranteed
The verdict
Roll20 brings game-room tools, character sheets, maps, and communication into a browser-based tabletop. The free plan covers base tools, while storage, API access, and other plan features vary by tier.
Who it suits
Roll20 serves both game masters and players who want to play tabletop games online. Its free tier is available indefinitely, while Pro is required for API access.
Plans and prices
Free
Base tools to run a game · 100MB storage · ads
Read 30 Sep 2026 · app.roll20.net
Pro
10 GB upload storage · 100MB max upload size · Mod (API) access · Dynamic Lighting
Read 30 Sep 2026 · app.roll20.net
Elite
50 GB upload storage · 100MB max upload size · Mod (API) access · Dynamic Lighting
Read 30 Sep 2026 · app.roll20.net
On the record
- Automation
- Macros can automate complex rolls, spell effects, and character actions; the API for extending Roll20 requires Pro.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Availability limit
- Roll20 says it does not guarantee continuous availability and notes that internet services can be unreliable.help.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Browser support
- Roll20’s help content says the VTT is fully supported in Chrome and Firefox.help.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Character sheets
- Roll20 says it provides built in sheets for more than 250 game systems and lets users design their own.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Game systems
- Roll20 says it supports D&D, Pathfinder, and more than 1,200 game systems.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Dungeon Scrawl maps can sync to a Roll20 game page, and Roll20 Characters and Compendium content are connected features.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Maps and lighting
- Roll20 features Dynamic Lighting and Fog of War, and offers map creation with Dungeon Scrawl.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Roll20 says campaigns and uploaded assets are private by default, and that it does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.help.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product
- Roll20 is a browser based virtual tabletop for playing tabletop roleplaying games and board games online.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- Roll20 says passwords are not stored unencrypted and payment card details are handled by Stripe rather than collected directly by Roll20.help.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Roll20 provides support through its community forums and offers a help and documentation site with guides and screencasts.help.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- System requirements
- Roll20 recommends Windows 10, macOS Mojave or later, or 64-bit Linux, along with 8GB RAM, a WebGL capable GPU, and broadband internet.help.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Tabletop tools
- The tabletop includes integrated voice and video, live chat, 3D dice, character sheets, handouts, digital tokens, and effects.app.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Who it serves
- Roll20 describes the service as for both game masters and players and says its free tier is available indefinitely.roll20.net · read 30 Sep 2026
