Head-to-head · Virtual Tabletop Software
Roll20 vs Quest Portal
Roll20 leads on 0 checks, Quest Portal on 1, and 5 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 featuresQuest Portal · 5 of 5
Roll20 scores higher on our rubric for virtual tabletop software: 9.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Quest Portal offers mobile apps; Roll20 doesn't.
Roll20 is the better fit for broad, free browser-based campaigns. Quest Portal is the better fit for mobile-friendly campaigns with AI assistance.
- Roll20 fits best
Broad, free browser-based campaigns
- Quest Portal fits best
Mobile-friendly campaigns with AI assistance
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Side by side
| Feature | Roll20 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Quest Portal 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Virtual Tabletop Software | #3 in Virtual Tabletop Software |
| Best for | Broad, free browser-based campaigns | Mobile-friendly campaigns with AI assistance |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Roll20 4/5 · Quest Portal 5/5 | ||
| Video and audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Campaign tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rules compendium | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | — | ✓ (best) |
| 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 → |
Quest Portal is a virtual tabletop for Game Masters and players running tabletop role-playing campaigns. It combines campaign management, customizable character sheets, maps, tokens, fog of war, walls, dynamic lighting, scenes, music,… 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
Quest Portal — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited campaigns and characters
- Maps, lighting, scenes, voice chat, and collaborative notes
- Web, iOS, Android, and API access support flexible play
Where it doesn't
- Advanced AI and PDF features require the Pro plan
- The published session limit is 16 people including the GM
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple campaigns
- Roll209.4/10 · Free plan
A broad free browser VTT with campaign tools, automation, and optional creator features.
Visit Roll20Full verdict → - Quest Portal8.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad virtual tabletop for mobile campaigns, with AI and searchable game references.
Visit Quest PortalFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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