MPMB's Character Record Sheet vs Roll20 in 2026
MPMB's Character Record Sheet and Roll20 compared for tabletop gamers: what each tool does, what it costs, and how to start.
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MPMB's Character Record Sheet and Roll20 are two tools a tabletop gamer can reach for when working with characters. What each tool's own pages say is summarized in the table below, and each page carries the rest. Tavern Bag is the tool this site makes. [1] It lets you build a character step by step and search a library of spells, monsters and magic items, in any browser. [1] The library has 8,381 entries and opens after a free sign-in. [1]
If you want a tool that works in any browser and keeps your characters with your sign-in, Tavern Bag's claims say it does that. [1] If a listed claim on MPMB's Character Record Sheet or Roll20 matters to you, the table shows it, and each tool's own page holds the rest.
| Option | What it is | Price | Content included | Internet or sign-in | Characters kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPMB's Character Record Sheet | Form-fillable PDFs that make character creation and upkeep easy [2] | A patron option starting at $1 or more per month [2]; Pay What You Want or through Patreon [2] | Optional extra pages for spells, background, magic items/feats, rules reference, companions, wild shape, adventure logs, and notes [2] | No ads, no subscription, and no internet connection required [2] | not published |
| Roll20 | not published | Full API to extend the platform, Pro subscription required [3] | not published | not published | not published |
| Tavern Bag | Builds a character step by step and searches a library of spells, monsters and magic items, in any browser [1] | Free plan keeps 3 characters [1]; Tavern Bag Unlimited at $3.99 a month keeps as many as you like [1] [1] | 8,381 entries [1] | Any browser, characters follow your sign-in [1] | Free plan keeps 3; Unlimited keeps as many as you like [1] [1] |
The short answer
MPMB's Character Record Sheet and Roll20 are two tools a tabletop gamer can reach for when working with characters. What each tool's own pages say is summarized in the table below, and each page carries the rest. Tavern Bag is the tool this site makes. [1] It lets you build a character step by step and search a library of spells, monsters and magic items, in any browser. [1] The library has 8,381 entries and opens after a free sign-in. [1] You can search the whole library at once or filter it by book, level and class. [1]
If you want a tool that works in any browser and keeps your characters with your sign-in, Tavern Bag's claims say it does that. [1] If a listed claim on MPMB's Character Record Sheet or Roll20 matters to you, the table shows it, and each tool's own page holds the rest.
What MPMB's Character Record Sheet, Roll20 is built for
The pages for MPMB's Character Record Sheet and Roll20 each say what the tool does, and the table below shows those listed details side by side with Tavern Bag. The two are different in kind: one shows up as a character sheet a gamer can fill in, and the other as an online service, with the exact description on each tool's own page. [2] [3]
The sources used here say little more in a way this section can repeat, so the table is the place to read the facts side by side. Check each tool's own page for anything else you care about, such as how a character sheet works for you, how many characters it holds, what it needs to run, or how it saves your place.
What Tavern Bag is built for
Tavern Bag is made by the team that publishes this site.
It lets you build a character step by step and search a library of spells, monsters and magic items, in any browser. [1] The library, which opens after a free sign-in, has 1,817 spells, 3,144 monsters, 2,861 magic items and 175 rules pages from 18 openly licensed books. [1] You can search the whole library at once or filter it by book, level and class. [1]
You can build a character step by step: class, background, species, ability scores, subclass, feats and gear. [1] When you put on a magic item, the numbers change, with a note saying why. [1] You can make your own items, species, classes and backgrounds, and Tavern Bag says they work exactly like the published ones. [1]
Tavern Bag says it works in any browser, on a phone or a laptop, and your characters follow your sign-in. [1]
Pricing and fees
The prices of MPMB's Character Record Sheet and Roll20, taken from each tool's own pages, are shown in the table below. [2] [2] [3] Each row gives the same parts so the three can be compared line by line. A price that a source does not state is written "not published".
Tavern Bag's free plan keeps 3 characters, with no trial and no card required. [1] Tavern Bag Unlimited costs $3.99 a month and lets you keep as many characters as you like. [1] [1] Unlimited is the one paid plan, for keeping more characters. [1] Because plans can change, check each tool's own page for what it costs on the day you want to use it.
Getting started
For MPMB's Character Record Sheet, how you start depends on the option you pick, and the sources used here show the ways a gamer can get it. [2] For Roll20, the sources used here describe a Pro subscription required for its full API. [3] Neither source describes the steps to set either one up, so check each tool's own page for what you need before starting.
For Tavern Bag, its claims say it works in any browser, on a phone or a laptop, and your characters follow your sign-in. [1] The library opens after a free sign-in. [1] The free plan keeps 3 characters, with no trial and no card required. [1] Spend the first session building a character step by step to see how the tool handles class, background, species, ability scores, subclass, feats and gear. [1]
Things to check before you choose
Ask these questions of either tool and write down the answers so all three can be compared on the same points:
- How does a gamer get it, and what does it cost today, including every part that adds on?
- Where can a gamer use it, and does that suit the device on hand?
- How is a character built, and how many characters can be kept at once?
- What content comes with it, and what is added separately?
- Does it need a sign-in, a connection, or a subscription to run?
- How does the tool save a gamer's place between sessions?
The sources used here do not say how MPMB's Character Record Sheet or Roll20 handles saving progress, and they leave several of the questions above unanswered. [2] Keep the answers you find.
How to choose
If you want a tool that runs in a browser on a phone or a laptop, Tavern Bag's claims say it does that. [1]
If you want a whole library of spells, monsters and magic items in one search, Tavern Bag's claims give you one. [1] [1]
If you want to keep many characters at a flat monthly price, Tavern Bag Unlimited at $3.99 a month is its paid plan for that. [1] [1]
If a claim that MPMB's Character Record Sheet or Roll20 lists matters to you, read it in the table and on each tool's own page. If a need is not named here, the sources are silent on it, so look at each tool's own page.
Frequently asked questions
Is MPMB's Character Record Sheet free?
MPMB's Character Record Sheet can be had as Pay What You Want or through Patreon, and it also offers a patron option starting at $1 or more per month. [2] [2] That means the amount can be chosen or left to the gamer, and the exact steps are on the tool's own page. Check that page for what it costs on the day you want to use it.
Does MPMB's Character Record Sheet need an internet connection?
Its own page says the tool needs no ads, no subscription, and no internet connection required. [2] It also describes the tool as form-fillable PDFs. [2] A gamer who wants to use it offline can read those words as a sign it is built for tabletop use, and the detail that matters most is on the tool's own page.
Can Roll20's full API be used without a paid plan?
Roll20's page says its full API for extending the platform requires a Pro subscription. [3] The same quote says the API lets a user add new features, automate campaigns, and more. [3] The sources used here give no other Roll20 details, so check its own page for any other details before deciding.
Can Tavern Bag keep unlimited characters?
Yes, with the paid plan. Tavern Bag Unlimited costs $3.99 a month and lets you keep as many characters as you like. [1] [1] The free plan keeps 3 characters, with no trial and no card required. [1] Unlimited is the one paid plan, and it exists for keeping more characters. [1] The number of characters the rivals hold is not published here.
Does Tavern Bag work on a phone and a laptop?
Tavern Bag's claims say it works in any browser, on a phone or a laptop, and your characters follow your sign-in. [1] The library opens after a free sign-in and has 8,381 entries. [1] [1] So a gamer who switches between devices can pick up where the last session stopped, as long as the device runs a browser. [1]
The free plan keeps 3 characters, with no trial and no card required. [1]
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