Shmeppy AlternativesVirtual Tabletops and other similar apps like Shmeppy

Shmeppy is described as 'Play any tabletop RPG remotely. As easy to use as your wet-erase mat: no cartographer degree required' and is a virtual tabletop in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Shmeppy, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Shmeppy alternative is Roll20, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Shmeppy are Cauldron VTT, Owlbear Rodeo, Mipui and Talespire.

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Shmeppy alternatives are mainly Virtual Tabletops but may also be Role-playing Games. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Shmeppy.
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Play any tabletop RPG remotely. As easy to use as your wet-erase mat: no cartographer degree required.

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Shmeppy alternatives page was last updated Sep 22, 2023
  1. Roll20 icon
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    Roll20 is the free, easy way to play tabletop games (such as pen and paper RPGs) online with others. It's completely web-based, so it runs right in your browser. It supports video and voice chat, background music, character sheets, a massive art library, and more!

    46 Roll20 alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Roll20 Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Online Gaming
    4.  Interactive map
    5.  Browser-based
    Roll20 iconShmeppy Icon

    Roll20 VS Shmeppy

    Is Roll20 a good alternative to Shmeppy?
     
    • Roll20 is the most popular Web-based, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Shmeppy.

    • Roll20 is the most popular free alternative to Shmeppy.

    • Roll20 is Freemium and ProprietaryShmeppy is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Cauldron VTT icon
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    Cauldron VTT is a web application to run tabletop role playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder, online.

    12 Cauldron VTT alternatives
    Cauldron VTT screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Cauldron VTT Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Integrated Chat
    5.  Animated map
    Cauldron VTT iconShmeppy Icon

    Cauldron VTT VS Shmeppy

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    • Cauldron VTT is the most popular Open Source alternative to Shmeppy.

    • Cauldron VTT is Free and Open SourceShmeppy is Paid and Proprietary
    • Cauldron VTT is MultiplayerShmeppy is not according to our users
  3. Owlbear Rodeo icon
     6 likes

    Owlbear Rodeo is an attempt to make a web app to run tabletop encounters without the complicated setup process needed for other VTTs.

    16 Owlbear Rodeo alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Owlbear Rodeo Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Moddable
    Owlbear Rodeo iconShmeppy Icon

    Owlbear Rodeo VS Shmeppy

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  4. Mipui icon
     4 likes

    Mipui is an online, grid-based map editor, with focus on simplicity and collaboration - all edits appear in real-time to other viewers.

    36 Mipui alternatives
    Mipui screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Mipui Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Master Details forms
    3.  Tile and Tile-Map Editing
    4.  Map-Editor
    Mipui iconShmeppy Icon

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  5. Talespire icon
     3 likes

    TaleSpire is an online, digital, graphical way of playing classic P&P Role-playing games with your friends. As a DM, build your campaign in-game and invite your players for sessions. To your left you can watch one of our streams to see for yourself.

    32 Talespire alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Talespire Features

    1.  Dungeon Crawlers
    2.  RPG Maker
    3.  Pathfinder
    Talespire iconShmeppy Icon

    Talespire VS Shmeppy

    Is Talespire a good alternative to Shmeppy?
     
    • Talespire is the most popular Windows alternative to Shmeppy.

    • Talespire is the most popular commercial alternative to Shmeppy.

    • Talespire is Paid and ProprietaryShmeppy is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Dungeon Map Doodler icon
     2 likes

    Dungeon Map Doodler is a free to use drawing tool accessible from any web browser. Easily create maps for your favourite tabletop RPGs in minutes!.

    15 Dungeon Map Doodler alternatives
    Dungeon Map Doodler screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Dungeon Map Doodler Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    Dungeon Map Doodler iconShmeppy Icon

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  7. Dungeon Scrawl icon
     3 likes

    A dungeon scrawling tool by ProbableTrain.

    20 Dungeon Scrawl alternatives
    Dungeon Scrawl screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Dungeon Scrawl Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    Dungeon Scrawl iconShmeppy Icon

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  8. Gridmapper icon
     1 like

    A little Javascript/SVG application to create dungeon maps for role-playing games.

    25 Gridmapper alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    Gridmapper Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    Gridmapper iconShmeppy Icon

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  9. Standard Action icon
     2 likes

    Standard Action is a tabletop gaming application designed to be simple, but flexible. In game, Standard Action features an interactive game board, live chat, dice rolls, a turn tracker, customizable token stat bars, and much more.

    26 Standard Action alternatives
    They'll be fine

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Standard Action iconShmeppy Icon

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  10. Beyond Tabletop icon
     2 likes

    Beyond Tabletop is a set of tools for RPG players with easy-to-use online character sheets and maps. Subscription-free and designed to be used on all devices online. Currently offering a battle map and character sheets for Pathfinder and D&D 5e.

    37 Beyond Tabletop alternatives
    D&D 5e character equipment

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Beyond Tabletop Features

    1.  Browser-based
    Beyond Tabletop iconShmeppy Icon

    Beyond Tabletop VS Shmeppy

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  11. RPG map editor icon
     2 likes

    Simple online map editor.

    17 RPG map editor alternatives
    An example of a  mansion map

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    RPG map editor Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    2.  Editable text color schemes
    3.  Editable object color schemes
    4.  Scalable maps
    RPG map editor iconShmeppy Icon

    RPG map editor VS Shmeppy

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  12. DJ's Dungeon Mapper icon
     1 like

    Dungeon Mapper is a map-making tool to easily create grid based maps for your computer games (dungeon-crawler,rpg) in browser and online publishing.

    11 DJ's Dungeon Mapper alternatives
    DJ's Dungeon Mapper screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    DJ's Dungeon Mapper Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    DJ's Dungeon Mapper iconShmeppy Icon

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