Here's the honest comparison. We built warcrimes.us because we wanted a table that's private, ad-free, and doesn't meter the fun — then we made it free for everyone.
As of mid-2026. We've tried to be fair — every one of these is a fine way to play D&D.
| warcrimes.us | Roll20 | Foundry VTT | Fantasy Grounds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price to host | Free | Free tier; paid plans for key features | $50 one-time + you arrange hosting | Free to play; paid content |
| Player cost | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Setup | Browser, zero install | Browser | Install + server setup (or paid host) | Desktop install |
| 5e SRD content built in | Yes — 334 monsters, 319 spells, items & conditions | SRD + paid books | Via free 5e system module | SRD + paid books |
| Dynamic lighting / fog | Included, with one-click room fog | Paid plan | Included | Included |
| Voice & video | Built in | Built in | Via modules | External |
| AI battle maps & stat blocks | Built in (pay-as-you-go credits) | — | Via third-party modules | — |
| UVTT map import | Yes (DungeonDraft, Dungeon Alchemist) | Limited | Yes (via modules) | Yes |
| Discord integration | Dice relay to your channel, built in | Discord Activity (embedded app) | Via community modules | — |
| Ads / marketplace upsells | None, ever | Marketplace-driven | Module ecosystem | Store-driven |
Corrections welcome — we'd rather be accurate than flattering. Prices and features change; check each platform for current details.
Foundry is the automation king — if you want deeply scripted 5e automation and don't mind running a server, it's excellent. Roll20 has the biggest marketplace of paid adventures. Fantasy Grounds has decades of official content. We can't beat any of them at their own game.
What we offer instead: everything a 5e table actually uses, free, in one browser tab — the full SRD compendium, dynamic lighting and one-click room fog, map pins and handouts, initiative with condition tracking, GM roll requests, true 3D dice, voice & video, and AI map/art/stat-block generation when you want it. No subscription decides which of your tools work tonight.
And it's private: no ads, no tracking-driven marketplace, your campaign data on an independent server.
No credit card. Upgrade only if and when you want to run your own table.
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