How ArcForge compares to Roll20 for D&D and other tabletop RPG groups - campaign management, virtual tabletop, and solo play.
Last reviewed September 30, 2026
ArcForge is a connected GM workspace: campaign prep, combat tracking, battle maps, and solo play in one workspace, focused on D&D 5e, Pathfinder 2e, and homebrew systems.
Roll20 is a widely used virtual tabletop supporting D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, and 1,200+ other game systems, with a large marketplace of licensed adventures and a free-forever tier.
| ArcForge | Roll20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Connected GM workspace: prep, run, and continue a campaign in one place | General-purpose virtual tabletop for a huge range of game systems |
| Game system breadth | D&D 5e, Pathfinder 2e Remastered, and custom/homebrew systems | 1,200+ supported systems with built-in character sheets |
| Campaign management | Adventures, scenes, NPCs, factions, and campaign notes connected to sessions | Pages, folders, and asset organization inside each game |
| Virtual tabletop | Battle maps with tokens and fog of war, connected to campaign prep | Mature VTT with dynamic lighting, integrated Dungeon Scrawl mapmaking, and a large map/token marketplace |
| Combat tracking | Initiative, HP, and conditions tied to the same scene and campaign | Built-in dice and character-sheet automation, with macros for repeated actions |
| Player experience | Player Hub for assigned characters and shared sessions | Player accounts with character sheets and dice, inside each joined game |
| Solo play | Dedicated guided Solo Play mode for playing without a group | Not a core feature; built around group sessions |
| Automation / extensibility | Built-in generation tools for scenes, NPCs, and encounters | Full API for custom scripts and automation (Pro subscription) |
| Mobile / web support | Web, iOS, and Android | Browser-based, with a companion mobile app for some features |
| Pricing model | Free Squire plan, with paid plans for higher creation and storage limits | Free-forever tier, with paid plans for additional storage and features |
GMs who want campaign prep, combat, maps, and solo play connected in one workspace, especially for D&D 5e or Pathfinder 2e.
Groups who want the widest possible choice of supported game systems, an established marketplace of licensed adventures, or deep automation via a scripting API.