Tabletop Simulator vs TaleSpire:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Tabletop Simulator had more branded searches than TaleSpire among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide. Tabletop Simulator had about 60,500 branded searches, while TaleSpire had 8,100. Tabletop Simulator made up 11.1% of all virtual tabletop platform searches we track, and TaleSpire accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about virtual tabletop platforms, Tabletop Simulator appeared in two of the five answers and TaleSpire in one. Tabletop Simulator was mentioned before TaleSpire in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Tabletop Simulator, about 7 searches for every 1 for TaleSpire
Who does AI mention more?
Tabletop Simulator, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, TaleSpire in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Tabletop Simulator, named ahead of TaleSpire in 2 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, Tabletop Simulator was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. TaleSpire was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Tabletop Simulator was listed before TaleSpire in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
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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
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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 Tabletop Simulator or TaleSpire more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Tabletop Simulator 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 Tabletop Simulator, TaleSpire. 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 Tabletop Simulator and TaleSpire changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tabletop Simulator was ahead of TaleSpire in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tabletop Simulator’s share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide moved from 10.8% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
- 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 Tabletop Simulator worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in October 2026.
How are Tabletop Simulator’s and TaleSpire’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tabletop Simulator’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.
Tabletop Simulator
1 branded search term
- tabletop simulator
TaleSpire
1 branded search term
- talespire
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