Tabletop Simulator alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Tabletop Simulator: everyone needs to buy a copy, and desktop download, not a browser game. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Tabletop Simulator, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PlayingCards.io currently ranks first.
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Best Tabletop Simulator alternative for most people
PlayingCards.ioA free, lightweight virtual card table that runs in any browser.
Best Tabletop Simulator alternative for a free option
CockatriceFree and open source, focused on card games, with offline deck testing and self-hosted servers.
Best Tabletop Simulator alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TabletopiaPlays in the browser with a free plan, so friends can join without buying anything.
Best Tabletop Simulator alternative for open source
CockatriceFree and open source, focused on card games, with offline deck testing and self-hosted servers.
Best Tabletop Simulator alternative for self-hosting
CockatriceFree and open source, focused on card games, with offline deck testing and self-hosted servers.
Best Tabletop Simulator alternative for Mac
TabletopiaPlays in the browser with a free plan, so friends can join without buying anything.
Best Tabletop Simulator alternative for Windows
TabletopiaPlays in the browser with a free plan, so friends can join without buying anything.
Best Tabletop Simulator alternative for Linux
CockatriceFree and open source, focused on card games, with offline deck testing and self-hosted servers.
Best Tabletop Simulator alternative for working in the browser
Board Game ArenaAutomated rules and instant matchmaking for over a thousand games, free to start.
Tabletop Simulator alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Tabletop Simulator?
PlayingCards.io ranks first right now. A free, lightweight virtual card table that runs in any browser. Tabletopia and Board Game Arena follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Tabletop Simulator?
Yes. PlayingCards.io (free plan + paid), Tabletopia (free plan + paid), Board Game Arena (free plan + paid) and Cockatrice (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Tabletop Simulator?
Yes: Cockatrice. Cockatrice can also be self-hosted.
Which Tabletop Simulator alternatives work on Linux?
Cockatrice runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Tabletop Simulator?
The complaints we hear most: everyone needs to buy a copy; desktop download, not a browser game; rules usually aren't enforced.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Tabletop Simulator, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.