Head-to-head · Virtual Tabletop Software
Roll20 vs Alchemy RPG
Roll20 leads on 2 checks, Alchemy RPG on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRoll20 · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRoll20 · 4 of 5
Roll20 scores higher on our rubric for virtual tabletop software: 9.4 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Roll20 offers rules compendium; Alchemy RPG doesn't publish it. Roll20 offers api access; Alchemy RPG doesn't publish it.
Roll20 is the better fit for broad, free browser-based campaigns. Alchemy RPG is the better fit for immersive presentation-focused games.
- Roll20 fits best
Broad, free browser-based campaigns
- Alchemy RPG fits best
Immersive presentation-focused games
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Side by side
| Feature | Roll20 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Alchemy RPG 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Virtual Tabletop Software | #5 in Virtual Tabletop Software |
| Best for | Broad, free browser-based campaigns | Immersive presentation-focused games |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Roll20 4/5 · Alchemy RPG 2/5 | ||
| Video and audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Campaign tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rules compendium | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Mobile apps | — | — |
| Specs | ||
| Player limit | 10 players | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Roll20 is a browser-based virtual tabletop for online tabletop games, including Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, and more than 1,200 other game systems. It supports online hosting without downloads or separate hosting, with… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Roll20 — where it wins
- Free hosting supports unlimited players and games
- Covers more than 1,200 game systems
- Combines maps, lighting, chat, video, and campaign tools
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to the web
- Advanced features are spread across paid tiers
- Mobile access is through a browser experience
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
- Roll209.4/10 · Free plan
A broad free browser VTT with campaign tools, automation, and optional creator features.
Visit Roll20Full verdict → - Alchemy RPG7.2/10 · Free plan
A presentation-focused virtual tabletop with tactical tools and a generous free plan.
Visit Alchemy RPGFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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