Free D&D Beyond alternative
Quick answer: DiceDND is a free D&D Beyond alternative for shared dice rolls and 5e character sheets. No account required, no Master Tier subscription. Use it alongside D&D Beyond's free SRD content for a complete free 5e setup, or stand-alone for table-only sessions.
Open DiceDND → Free, no signup, no Master Tier needed
What does DiceDND replace in D&D Beyond?
The two pieces most groups pay for: the character sheet and the dice roller. DiceDND gives you both for free:
- Auto-calculating 5e character sheet (ability mods, proficiency, skills, attack rolls, spell DCs)
- Shared dice room where every player at the table sees every roll live
- Per-player roll history, inventory, feats, spells
What does D&D Beyond still do better?
Three things DiceDND does not try to replicate:
- Official content library: every official sourcebook is buyable inside Beyond, with the content integrated into the character builder.
- Source-aware character builder: it knows every official subclass, race, and feat by name and filters them by what you own.
- Polished mobile app: native iOS and Android apps, not just a browser experience.
If those matter to your table, keep D&D Beyond. If they don't, DiceDND covers the use case for free.
Quick comparison
| Feature | D&D Beyond | DiceDND |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-calculating 5e sheet | Free tier limited | Free |
| Shared dice across players | Master Tier | Free |
| Official sourcebook content | Per-book purchase | Use Beyond's free SRD |
| Signup required | Yes | No |
| Mobile native app | Yes | Browser (mobile-first) |
Can I use DiceDND and D&D Beyond together?
Yes, that is the common pattern. Use D&D Beyond's free SRD for rules lookups and source content, and DiceDND for the character sheet and shared rolls at the table. Many groups have one player on Master Tier who shares homebrew content, while the rest use DiceDND for sheets. The two compose; neither blocks the other.
Is DiceDND really free forever?
Yes. No premium tier, no ads, no paywall on any feature. The site is supported by optional Ko-fi tips. Every feature in the app is available to every player from day one.