Owlbear Rodeo
Owlbear Rodeo is a browser-based virtual tabletop for running tabletop encounters, with a shared battle map built from maps, tokens, images, drawings, text a…
What Owlbear Rodeo is
Owlbear Rodeo is a browser-based virtual tabletop for running tabletop encounters, with a shared battle map built from maps, tokens, images, drawings, text and fog tools. Scenes use an infinite canvas with square, hexagonal or isometric grids, and can hold multiple maps and other elements. Players can enter a room from a link without an account, then request access for the GM to approve. GMs can control what players may create, update or delete by layer, and restrict character interaction to owners. Extensions add tools such as dice, initiative tracking, character sheets and dynamic fog; listed integrations connect D&D Beyond and Pixels Dice. The free Nestling plan includes two rooms, with random names and backgrounds. Paid Fledgling and Bestling plans have custom room names and backgrounds, with 5GB and 10GB storage respectively; their prices are shown in checkout. Owlbear Rodeo also offers campaign tools and API access, but no rules compendium or dedicated mobile apps.
Good
- Free plan includes two rooms.
- Players can request access through a room link.
- Scenes support square, hexagonal and isometric grids.
- Extensions include dice and initiative tracking.
- GMs can set per-layer permissions.
Watch out
- No rules compendium.
- No dedicated mobile apps.
- Free plan has a 200MB storage allowance.
- Paid plan prices are shown only in checkout.
Who it suits
It suits groups that want to run tabletop encounters in a browser, especially when players need to join through a link without creating accounts. GMs who want extensions, adjustable layer permissions or multiple grid styles may also find it a fit.
Verdict
Owlbear Rodeo centers play on a shared, flexible battle map, with browser access and room controls for GMs. The free plan is a clear starting point, while storage and room allowances vary by plan.
Plans and prices
From Owlbear Rodeo's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Nestling | Free | Free plan · 2 rooms · random room names and backgrounds |
| Bestling | — | 10GB storage · 25 rooms · custom room names and backgrounds · Monthly or annually; current prices are shown in checkout |
| Fledgling | — | 5GB storage · 10 rooms · custom room names and backgrounds · Monthly or annually; current prices are shown in checkout |
The facts
Each one read from Owlbear Rodeo's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access controls
- GMs can set per layer permissions for whether players can create, update, or delete items, and can restrict character interaction to owners.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Battle maps
- Its focus is a shared battle map experience with maps, tokens, other images, drawing, text, and fog tools.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Users can install extensions from a directory that includes dice, initiative tracking, character sheets, dynamic fog, and other game tools.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Image limits
- The maker’s 2.3 release post states 25MB file and 67 megapixel image limits for Nestling and Fledgling, and 50MB and 144 megapixels for Bestling.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed extensions include Owl20, which connects D&D Beyond to Owlbear Rodeo, and Pixels Dice, which connects Pixels Dice to Owlbear Rodeo.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Owlbear Rodeo as a way to run tabletop encounters and says it began as a way for its creators to continue their D&D campaign online.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Player access
- Players can join a room through a link without an account, request to join, and wait for the GM to approve them.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Owlbear Rodeo is a browser based virtual tabletop designed to run tabletop encounters with minimal setup.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Recent feature
- The 2.4 release introduced Forecast, a computer vision feature that detects rooms on maps to help create fog; the maker said its beta would first be available to Bestling users.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Scenes
- A scene is an infinite canvas that can use square, hexagonal, or isometric grids and can hold multiple maps, images, and drawings.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Storage
- Owlbear Rodeo 2.0 stores user data in the cloud; its migration guide states 200MB for the free tier and 5GB and 10GB for paid tiers.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] for questions or feedback and links to Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube from its documentation.checked 2 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Browser access
- The app runs completely in a web browser without requiring a software download and is responsive across mobile and desktop operating systems.checked 2 Oct 2026
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