Virtual tabletop

VTT alternatives

The best Roll20, Foundry, and Owlbear alternatives for in-person and online play

A founder-led guide to Roll20, Foundry VTT, Owlbear Rodeo, and Lumen VTT for D&D groups choosing a VTT for TV table play, phone players, and online sessions.

Roll20 alternatives

Best Roll20 alternatives for D&D 5e groups in 2026

Compare the best Roll20 alternatives for D&D 5e groups in 2026, including Lumen VTT, Foundry VTT, Owlbear Rodeo, and D&D Beyond Maps.

Foundry alternatives

Best Foundry VTT alternatives for D&D 5e groups in 2026

Compare the best Foundry VTT alternatives for D&D groups that want hosted browser play, fewer modules, phone players, TV display, and built-in 5e flow.

Owlbear alternatives

Best Owlbear Rodeo alternatives for D&D 5e groups in 2026

Compare Owlbear Rodeo alternatives for D&D 5e groups that need combat state, spell effects, phone controls, TV display, fog, weather, dice, and audio.

In-person D&D

Best VTT for in-person D&D: what actually matters at the table

Compare VTT options for in-person D&D groups using a TV table, player phones, shared displays, and D&D 5e combat tools.

TV battlemap

How to use a TV as a D&D battlemap without fighting your VTT

Set up a TV battlemap for in-person D&D and compare Lumen VTT, Roll20, Foundry VTT, and Owlbear Rodeo for shared table play.

Phone companion

A D&D VTT with phone companion controls changes the table

Why phone companion controls matter for D&D VTT sessions, especially in-person games with a shared TV battlemap.

Spell automation

D&D 5e spell automation in a VTT: what should actually be automated?

What D&D 5e spell automation should do in a virtual tabletop: targeting, saves, damage, conditions, visuals, and table feedback.

VTT without modules

A D&D VTT without modules: when out-of-the-box matters more than endless setup

Compare D&D VTT options for groups that want combat, maps, player tools, visuals, and music without assembling a module stack.

Animated combat

Animated D&D combat in a VTT should make the table easier to read

Why animated D&D combat matters in a VTT, and how visual feedback helps players understand spells, dice, fog, weather, and encounter state.