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Cauldron VTT

Free#12 of 28 in Virtual Tabletop Software

Cauldron VTT: A focused, free browser tabletop for D&D-oriented online sessions. Ranked #12 of 28 in Virtual Tabletop Software by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free open-source D&D-oriented sessions.

6.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free open-source D&D-oriented sessions
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source with adventure and battle-map creation
- Covers fog, combat, tokens, chat, journals, spells, and audio
- Imports characters from D&D Beyond through a browser extension
Where it doesn't
- Platform support is limited to the web and Chrome extension
- Primarily a tabletop rather than a full character-sheet replacement
- Generic dice support may offer less system-specific depth

Our verdict on Cauldron VTT

Cauldron VTT is a free, open-source virtual tabletop for game masters and players running role-playing sessions online. Its browser-based environment supports adventure and battle-map creation, combat and initiative tracking, token placement, fog of war, chat, shared journals, spell reference, audio playback, and resource storage. It supports multiple rule systems, including Dungeons & Dragons 5e, Pathfinder 2e, Cyberpunk Red, Daggerheart, and Star Wars 5e, while remaining primarily focused on the shared tabletop rather than replacing a full character-sheet system.

The pricing is straightforward: the Free plan includes an online virtual tabletop, adventure and battle-map creation, and open-source software. There are no paid tiers described, so the product's value comes from its included campaign tools rather than a tiered feature ladder. Its standout strength is breadth within the tabletop itself. Game masters can combine maps, tokens, fog, initiative tracking, generic or system-specific dice, searchable spells, journals, text commands, whispering, audio, and stored resources in one environment. D&D Beyond importing adds a useful path for campaigns that already manage characters there.

Cauldron VTT fits groups that want a simple, adaptable online tabletop and are comfortable working in a browser or through the Chrome extension. Its generic dice system supports several rule systems, but groups seeking a full character-management replacement may need another tool alongside it. Platform coverage is also narrower than a product with broader desktop or mobile options, with use centered on the web and Chrome extension. Choose Cauldron VTT for free, open-source D&D-oriented sessions with practical campaign tools; choose an alternative if extensive character-sheet functionality or wider platform coverage is central to your setup.

Cauldron VTT pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Cauldron VTT fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
Player limit	Not verified
Video and audio	Not verified
Campaign tools	Yes
Rules compendium	Yes
API access	Not verified
Mobile apps	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: D&D Beyond
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	cauldron-vtt.net
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Cauldron VTT integrations

Cauldron VTT lists 1 integrations on its own site.

D&D Beyond

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