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Fari

Free#23 of 28 in Virtual Tabletop Software

Fari: A flexible, free VTT for rules-light narrative play with online and offline sessions. Ranked #23 of 28 in Virtual Tabletop Software by our editors (5.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free rules-light narrative sessions.

5.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free rules-light narrative sessions
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source with online and offline play
- Flexible sheets, dice pools, trackers, and scene boards
- Temporary join links, synchronized changes, and PDF export
Where it doesn't
- Original app is in maintenance mode
- Current desktop installation is marked as coming soon
- Tools favor narrative play over broader VTT ecosystems

Our verdict on Fari

Fari is a free, open-source virtual tabletop for tabletop role-playing games, aimed at game masters and groups running rules-light, narrative-focused sessions. It supports browser-based online play through temporary shareable join links, while offline sessions use local browser storage. Players can see synchronized scene and character changes during online sessions, and the platform includes campaign tools, a rules compendium, customizable character sheets, dice mechanics, and scene management.

Its strongest area is flexible session structure. Game masters can create character sheets with pages, sections, and reusable blocks, then use skills, dice pools, point counters, and slot trackers to support different game systems. Scene boards combine public and private index cards, allowing information to remain hidden from players until needed. Pre-made and reusable card templates, initiative tracking, card pinning, character-sheet printing, and PDF export add practical tools for preparation and play without tying sessions to one ruleset.

Fari’s main trade-off is its product transition. The original Fari App entered maintenance mode in February 2024, while the current website presents a newer v0.1.0 version with desktop installation marked as coming soon. Current alpha desktop builds are associated with macOS and Windows, alongside browser access. Groups wanting a free workspace for narrative campaigns, flexible sheets, and card-based scenes should find the feature set well aligned. Teams seeking a mature, actively expanding platform with a wider ecosystem should consider alternatives.

Fari pricing

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

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Fari 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, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	fari.app
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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