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Cockatrice alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Cockatrice: no rules engine: players handle all game actions by hand, and no mobile or browser version. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Cockatrice, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PlayingCards.io currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1PlayingCards.io logoPlayingCards.ioFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 476.8
2Tabletop Simulator logoTabletop SimulatorPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 468.8
3Tabletopia logoTabletopiaFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS9 of 964.8
  1. PlayingCards.io logo

    1. PlayingCards.ioTop pick

    Best for: Friends and families who want a free private card table for casual games and house rules

    Free plan + paidWeb

    76.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cockatrice

    Free browser tabletop for card games with friends; quick to set up via a shared link, no install.

    Pros

    • Free private rooms with a simple room code
    • Flexible: play by your own rules
    • Build custom games with your own cards and dice
    • Runs in any browser

    Cons

    • Doesn't enforce rules or turns
    • No built-in voice or video chat
    • No rankings or matchmaking with strangers
    Visit PlayingCards.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is PlayingCards.io a good Cockatrice alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Rules enforced
    No, players handle rules
    Checked Oct 29, 2026playingcards.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Voice or video
    Not included
    Checked Oct 29, 2026playingcards.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom games
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026playingcards.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plan
    Premium available
    Checked Oct 29, 2026playingcards.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Tabletop Simulator logo

    2. Tabletop Simulator

    Best for: Dedicated groups and game designers who want to play or build almost any tabletop game

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cockatrice

    Paid physics sandbox on Steam that can host card games plus thousands of community-made board games.

    Pros

    • Huge Steam Workshop library of community games
    • Lua scripting and custom asset import
    • Officially licensed DLC games
    • VR support

    Cons

    • Everyone needs to buy a copy
    • Desktop download, not a browser game
    • Rules usually aren't enforced
    Visit Tabletop Simulator Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tabletop Simulator a good Cockatrice alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Paid
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tabletopsimulator.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mods and custom games
    Steam Workshop
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tabletopsimulator.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scripting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tabletopsimulator.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    Berserk Games
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tabletopsimulator.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Tabletopia logo

    3. Tabletopia

    Best for: Groups who want a real-table feel and access to new or crowdfunded games before they ship

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cockatrice

    Browser-based tabletop with many licensed board and card games, no download needed.

    Pros

    • 2,500+ games, including many new and crowdfunded titles
    • Feels like moving real pieces on a table
    • Runs in the browser or through Steam
    • Tools for designers to publish their own games

    Cons

    • Rules mostly aren't enforced, so someone must know the game
    • Video chat and premium games need a paid plan
    • 3D interface can be slow on older devices
    Visit Tabletopia Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tabletopia a good Cockatrice alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Games
    2,500+
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tabletopia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plans
    Free Bronze; paid Silver and Gold
    Checked Oct 29, 2026help.tabletopia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Monthly
    Checked Oct 29, 2026help.tabletopia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Video chat
    Premium plans only
    Checked Oct 29, 2026help.tabletopia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Steam
    Available
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tabletopia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Gold gift card (6 months)
    $99.97
    Checked Nov 1, 2026help.tabletopia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Gold gift card (12 months)
    $199.97
    Checked Nov 1, 2026help.tabletopia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, Bronze
    Checked Nov 1, 2026help.tabletopia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    1 week of Silver or Gold
    Checked Nov 1, 2026help.tabletopia.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Cockatrice alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

PlayingCards.io logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for most people

PlayingCards.io

Free browser tabletop for card games with friends; quick to set up via a shared link, no install.

Tabletopia logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Tabletopia

Browser-based tabletop with many licensed board and card games, no download needed.

Tabletop Simulator logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for Mac

Tabletop Simulator

Paid physics sandbox on Steam that can host card games plus thousands of community-made board games.

Tabletop Simulator logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for Windows

Tabletop Simulator

Paid physics sandbox on Steam that can host card games plus thousands of community-made board games.

Tabletop Simulator logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for Linux

Tabletop Simulator

Paid physics sandbox on Steam that can host card games plus thousands of community-made board games.

PlayingCards.io logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for working in the browser

PlayingCards.io

Free browser tabletop for card games with friends; quick to set up via a shared link, no install.

Cockatrice alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Cockatrice?

PlayingCards.io ranks first right now. Free browser tabletop for card games with friends; quick to set up via a shared link, no install. Tabletop Simulator and Tabletopia follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Cockatrice?

Yes. PlayingCards.io (free plan + paid) and Tabletopia (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Cockatrice?

None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Cockatrice alternatives work on Linux?

Tabletop Simulator runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Cockatrice?

The complaints we hear most: no rules engine: players handle all game actions by hand; no mobile or browser version; public servers are run by volunteers, so availability varies.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Cockatrice, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.