Alchemy RPG vs Foundry VTT:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Foundry VTT had more branded searches than Alchemy RPG among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide. Foundry VTT had about 40,500 branded searches, while Alchemy RPG had 7,200. Foundry VTT made up 7.4% of all virtual tabletop platform searches we track, and Alchemy RPG accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about virtual tabletop platforms, Foundry VTT appeared in all five answers and Alchemy RPG in one. Foundry VTT was mentioned before Alchemy RPG in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Foundry VTT, about 6 searches for every 1 for Alchemy RPG
Who does AI mention more?
Foundry VTT, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Foundry VTT, named ahead of Alchemy RPG in every answer
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Top virtual tabletop platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Foundry VTT appeared in all five answers. Alchemy RPG was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Foundry VTT was listed before Alchemy RPG in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Roll205 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Foundry VTT5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fantasy Grounds5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Owlbear Rodeo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tabletop Simulator2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
TaleSpire1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Alchemy RPG1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shard Tabletop1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about virtual tabletop platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best virtual tabletop for running D&D online?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which virtual tabletop should my roleplaying group use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What platforms can I use to play D&D online with friends?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual tabletop”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best virtual tabletop”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Alchemy RPG or Foundry VTT more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Alchemy RPG and Foundry VTT by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight virtual tabletop platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Foundry VTT, Alchemy RPG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Roll20 | Tabletop Simulator | Owlbear Rodeo | Foundry VTT | TaleSpire | Alchemy RPG | Fantasy Grounds | Shard Tabletop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 65.6% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% | 0.96% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.3% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 0.84% | 1.8% | 0.78% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.3% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 1.8% | 0.78% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.2% | 11% | 9% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.2% | 11% | 9% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.7% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 1.2% | 0.82% |
| May 2026 | 68.7% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.2% | 15.9% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.5% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.9% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.81% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.3% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
| Oct 2026 | 67.4% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.99% |
How has branded search for Alchemy RPG and Foundry VTT changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Foundry VTT was ahead of Alchemy RPG in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Alchemy RPG’s share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide moved from 1.2% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8K to 7.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Foundry VTT’s share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide moved from 8.8% to 7.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for virtual tabletop platforms worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Foundry VTT lost share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide, from 8.9% to 7.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Alchemy RPG worldwide fell 10% over 12 measured months, from 8K to 7.2K in October 2026.
How are Alchemy RPG’s and Foundry VTT’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Alchemy RPG’s and Foundry VTT’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Alchemy RPG
2 branded search terms
- alchemy rpg
- alchemy vtt
Foundry VTT
1 branded search term
- foundry vtt
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