Shard Tabletop vs TaleSpire:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, TaleSpire had more branded searches than Shard Tabletop among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide. TaleSpire had about 8,100 branded searches, while Shard Tabletop had 5,400. TaleSpire made up 1.5% of all virtual tabletop platform searches we track, and Shard Tabletop accounted for 0.99%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about virtual tabletop platforms, Shard Tabletop and TaleSpire each appeared in one of the five answers. Shard Tabletop and TaleSpire were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
TaleSpire, about 50% more searches than Shard Tabletop
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 1 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top virtual tabletop platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shard Tabletop and TaleSpire were each mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Shard Tabletop and TaleSpire were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
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 Shard Tabletop or TaleSpire more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Shard Tabletop and TaleSpire 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 TaleSpire, Shard Tabletop. 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 Shard Tabletop and TaleSpire changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- TaleSpire was ahead of Shard Tabletop in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Shard Tabletop’s share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide moved from 0.96% to 0.99%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, TaleSpire’s share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide moved from 2.2% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for virtual tabletop platforms worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for TaleSpire worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 8.1K in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Shard Tabletop worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in October 2026.
How are Shard Tabletop’s and TaleSpire’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Shard Tabletop’s and TaleSpire’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.
Shard Tabletop
1 branded search term
- shard tabletop
TaleSpire
1 branded search term
- talespire
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