Roll20 vs Tabletop Simulator:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Roll20 had more branded searches than Tabletop Simulator among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide. Roll20 had about 368,000 branded searches, while Tabletop Simulator had 60,500. Roll20 made up 67.4% of all virtual tabletop platform searches we track, and Tabletop Simulator accounted for 11.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about virtual tabletop platforms, Roll20 appeared in all five answers and Tabletop Simulator in two. Roll20 was mentioned before Tabletop Simulator in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Roll20, about 6 searches for every 1 for Tabletop Simulator
Who does AI mention more?
Roll20, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Roll20, named ahead of Tabletop Simulator 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, Roll20 appeared in all five answers. Tabletop Simulator was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Roll20 was listed before Tabletop Simulator 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
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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 Roll20 or Tabletop Simulator more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Roll20 and Tabletop Simulator 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 Roll20, Tabletop Simulator. 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 Roll20 and Tabletop Simulator changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Roll20 was ahead of Tabletop Simulator in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Roll20’s share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide moved from 65.6% to 67.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 368K.
- 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.
How did search popularity change for virtual tabletop platforms worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Roll20 gained share of searches among virtual tabletop platforms worldwide, from 66.3% to 67.4%.
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 Roll20’s and Tabletop Simulator’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Roll20’s and Tabletop Simulator’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.
Roll20
1 branded search term
- roll20
Tabletop Simulator
1 branded search term
- tabletop simulator
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