Battlegrounds: RPG Edition
7.3#4 in virtual tabletop software$14 one-timeFree planmacOSWindows
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Fantasy Grounds
7.7#2 in virtual tabletop softwareFrom $3.99 a monthFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Battlegrounds: RPG Edition | Fantasy Grounds |
|---|---|---|
| Company identity | The product and store pages identify the maker as Battlegrounds Games, a virtual-tabletop software and digital-content publisher. | LinkedIn identifies the maker as SmiteWorks USA, LLC, a privately held entertainment provider headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. |
| Documentation | The maker publishes a 169-page v1.7 PDF manual, a four-page addendum, and a one-page quick-reference sheet. | The official quick-start page links installation, basic guides, ruleset guides, a user manual and developer guides in an actively updated wiki. |
| Platforms | The download page offers BRPG v1.8b demos for Windows and Mac OS X; the maker’s requirements page says modern Mac OS versions may not run BRPG without workarounds. | The official installation page provides downloads for Windows, Mac, Linux and Steam. |
Battlegrounds: RPG Edition plans
- DemoFree
- BRPG Floating License$14, paid once
- BRPG Player Client$14, paid once
- Floating License$14, paid once
- Player Client$14, paid once
- Player-to-GM upgrade$16, paid once
Fantasy Grounds plans
- Free/DemoFree
- Free to PlayFree
- GM/Player$3.99 a month
- Ultimate$9.99 a month
- GM/Player$39, paid once
- Ultimate$149, paid once
Pick Battlegrounds: RPG Edition if…
BRPG suits groups looking for a desktop virtual tabletop that can accommodate different RPG rules and genres, as well as some boardgames and wargames. A GM who needs to host sessions will need a GM Client license; the Player Client cannot host.
Pick Fantasy Grounds if…
It suits tabletop RPG groups that want campaign tools for online or in-person play. It also fits creators who want to build campaigns, modules, extensions, or rulesets.