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Head-to-head · Virtual Tabletop Software

Foundry Virtual Tabletop vs Alchemy RPG

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Foundry Virtual Tabletop #2 in Virtual Tabletop Software 8.4/10 From $50 ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Foundry
Alchemy RPG #5 in Virtual Tabletop Software 7.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Alchemy RPG

Foundry Virtual Tabletop leads on 1 check, Alchemy RPG on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFoundry Virtual Tabletop · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly Alchemy RPG
  • Most featuresFoundry Virtual Tabletop · 3 of 5

Foundry Virtual Tabletop scores higher on our rubric for virtual tabletop software: 8.4 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Alchemy RPG offers free plan; Foundry Virtual Tabletop doesn't. Foundry Virtual Tabletop offers api access; Alchemy RPG doesn't publish it.

Foundry Virtual Tabletop is the better fit for power users wanting deep customization. Alchemy RPG is the better fit for immersive presentation-focused games.

  • Foundry Virtual Tabletop fits best

    Power users wanting deep customization

  • Alchemy RPG fits best

    Immersive presentation-focused games

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Side by side

Feature Foundry Virtual Tabletop 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Alchemy RPG 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.2
Ranking #2 in Virtual Tabletop Software #5 in Virtual Tabletop Software
Best for Power users wanting deep customization Immersive presentation-focused games
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs Email, Community, Docs, Live chat
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Foundry Virtual Tabletop 3/5 · Alchemy RPG 2/5
Video and audio ✓ ✓
Campaign tools ✓ ✓
Rules compendium Not published Not published
API access ✓ (best) Not published
Mobile apps — —
Specs
Player limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • One-time $50 license includes all core features and future updates
  • Scenes support maps, tokens, lighting, walls, and ambient effects
  • Documented JavaScript API supports modules and game systems
  • Scene-based presentation combines artwork, motion effects, and music
  • Free plan includes unlimited games, characters, universes, and asset uploads
  • Supports voice, video, tactical maps, custom systems, and desktop apps
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Core software does not support mobile devices
  • Self-hosting adds server administration to the setup
  • Mobile experiences are not optimized
  • The Alchemist plan mainly adds supporter perks rather than core gameplay
  • Tactical play shares the platform with a presentation-led design
Our verdict

Foundry Virtual Tabletop is self-hosted software for game masters and players running tabletop role-playing games online. It combines scenes, maps, tokens, lighting, walls, ambient effects, dice rolling, journals, playlists, character…

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Alchemy RPG is a browser-based and desktop virtual tabletop for gamemasters and players running tabletop roleplaying games. Its focus is immersive, narrative-led play: scenes can combine artwork, motion effects, and music, while built-in…

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  1. Foundry Virtual TabletopVirtual Tabletop Software 8.4From $50
  2. Alchemy RPGVirtual Tabletop Software 7.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Foundry Virtual Tabletop — where it wins

    • One-time $50 license includes all core features and future updates
    • Scenes support maps, tokens, lighting, walls, and ambient effects
    • Documented JavaScript API supports modules and game systems

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Core software does not support mobile devices
    • Self-hosting adds server administration to the setup

  • Alchemy RPG — where it wins

    • Scene-based presentation combines artwork, motion effects, and music
    • Free plan includes unlimited games, characters, universes, and asset uploads
    • Supports voice, video, tactical maps, custom systems, and desktop apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Mobile experiences are not optimized
    • The Alchemist plan mainly adds supporter perks rather than core gameplay
    • Tactical play shares the platform with a presentation-led design

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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