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Choosing a Virtual Tabletop
Roll20, Foundry VTT, Owlbear Rodeo compared honestly — and how to pair your VTT with the story side of FTTHelper.
A virtual tabletop (VTT) is where online tables play: maps, tokens, dice, sheets. FTTHelper handles the story side — notes, privacy, hooks, memory — and pairs with whatever VTT your table already uses.
The short version
| Tool | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Roll20 | Free tier; paid plans | Easiest start — everything runs in the browser |
| Foundry VTT | One-time license (~$50) | Most powerful and moddable; worth it for committed DMs |
| Owlbear Rodeo | Free tier | Fastest “just show a map” option, minimal learning curve |
Costs checked August 2026 — verify current pricing on each site.
Pairing with FTTHelper
- Summon NPC and character art in FTTHelper (Guided or Vibe mode).
- Upload the images to your VTT as portraits or tokens.
- Keep the story in FTTHelper — session notes, three-tier privacy, and AI hooks don’t exist in most VTTs.
Also worth knowing: our GM Resources catalog lists independent sourcebooks that pair well with the wiki and generators.