What D&D Beyond subscription tiers offer

D&D Beyond is a digital toolset for Dungeons & Dragons players and dungeon masters, run by Wizards of the Coast. It offers three paid subscription levels — D&D Beyond Plus, D&D Beyond Master, and D&D Beyond Ultimate — each unlocking different features for character building, campaign management, and access to official rulebooks.

D&D Beyond Plus costs $2.99 per month and includes digital character sheets, the ability to create and store multiple characters, and access to basic tools for organizing your game. D&D Beyond Master runs $4.99 per month and adds access to most official sourcebooks and the ability to share campaigns with other players. D&D Beyond Ultimate costs $9.99 per month and includes everything in Master plus all available sourcebooks, digital dice, and priority customer support.

All three tiers are billed monthly and can be cancelled at any time. You can also purchase individual sourcebooks or content bundles without a subscription if you prefer to buy only what you need.

Key Takeaways

  • D&D Beyond Plus ($2.99/month) gives you digital character sheets and basic campaign tools, with no sourcebook access included.
  • D&D Beyond Master ($4.99/month) adds most official rulebooks and the ability to share campaigns with other players.
  • D&D Beyond Ultimate ($9.99/month) includes all sourcebooks, digital dice, and priority support, and is the most complete option.
  • You can cancel your subscription at any time, and you retain access to characters and campaigns you created during your subscription period.
  • Individual sourcebooks and content can be purchased separately without a subscription if you only need specific materials.

What sourcebooks and content come with each tier

D&D Beyond Plus does not include any official sourcebooks. You get character creation tools and the ability to build characters using only the basic rules from the Player's Handbook, which is available free on the site.

D&D Beyond Master includes most official sourcebooks published by Wizards of the Coast, such as Xanathar's Guide to Everything, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, and Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. The exact list changes as new books are released, but Master typically covers all major expansion books except the newest releases, which may require Ultimate or individual purchase.

D&D Beyond Ultimate includes every sourcebook available on the platform, including the newest releases on the day they launch. This tier also includes digital dice that you can roll within the platform and use in shared campaigns.

How to manage your subscription and billing

You create a D&D Beyond account using an email address and password, or by linking an existing account from another service such as Google or Discord. Once logged in, you can view your subscription status and billing history in your account settings.

Subscriptions renew automatically each month on the date you first purchased them. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings, and cancellation takes effect immediately — you will not be charged again, but you keep access to your current subscription tier until the end of your billing cycle.

If you purchase a subscription and then decide to cancel within a few days, contact D&D Beyond customer support through the Help Center on the website. They handle refund requests on a case-by-case basis, though refunds are not may provide.

What happens to your characters and campaigns if you cancel

When your subscription ends, you keep all characters and campaigns you created while subscribed. You can still view them, edit them, and use them in games. However, you lose access to any sourcebook content that was part of your subscription tier — so if you built a character using spells or abilities from a Master-tier sourcebook, you will no longer see those options in the character builder.

If you downgrade from Ultimate to Master, you keep all your characters but lose access to sourcebooks that are only in Ultimate. If you downgrade to Plus, you lose access to all sourcebooks and can only use basic Player's Handbook content.

You can re-subscribe at any time and regain access to the sourcebook content for your tier. Your characters and campaigns will be waiting for you.

Comparing D&D Beyond to other digital D&D tools

D&D Beyond is the official digital toolset made by Wizards of the Coast and integrates directly with their published books and rules. Other platforms like Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds also offer digital play spaces and character tools, but they are third-party services and require separate purchases or subscriptions to access D&D content.

Roll20 is free to use but charges for access to official D&D content through a marketplace. Fantasy Grounds charges an upfront license fee ($39.99 for Standard or $149.99 for Ultimate) rather than a monthly subscription, and you purchase content separately. Foundry VTT is another option that costs $50 upfront and allows you to host your own game server.

D&D Beyond is the simplest option if you want official content bundled with a subscription, but it is designed primarily for character building and campaign organization rather than live virtual tabletop play. If you need a full virtual tabletop experience with maps, tokens, and real-time gameplay, Roll20 or Fantasy Grounds may be better suited to your needs.

Free features available without a subscription

D&D Beyond offers a free account tier that includes basic character creation using only the Player's Handbook rules, the ability to view your characters, and access to the basic rules reference. You can create and store characters without paying, though you cannot access any sourcebook content or use advanced campaign features.

The free tier is useful if you want to try the platform before committing to a subscription, or if you only need basic character building tools. However, most players find that a Plus or Master subscription is worth the cost if they play regularly and want access to more character options and campaign tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share my D&D Beyond subscription with other players?

No. Each subscription is tied to one account, and sharing login credentials violates the terms of service. However, Master and Ultimate tiers allow you to invite other players to view and edit shared campaigns, so they can see the campaign materials without needing their own subscription.

Do I need a subscription to play D&D with friends online?

No. You can use the free tier to build characters and share them with your group. Your dungeon master may have a subscription to access sourcebook content, but players do not need one to participate in a campaign.

What is the difference between Master and Ultimate if I already own all the books?

Master includes most sourcebooks but not the newest releases. Ultimate includes every sourcebook on day one and also includes digital dice and priority support. If you want immediate access to new content as it launches, Ultimate is the better choice.

Can I use D&D Beyond content in a game run on Roll20 or Fantasy Grounds?

D&D Beyond content is designed for use within the D&D Beyond platform only. You cannot export characters or content to other virtual tabletops. However, you can manually recreate character information in other platforms if needed.

What happens if D&D Beyond shuts down?

Wizards of the Coast owns D&D Beyond and has stated it is a core part of their digital strategy, so shutdown is unlikely. However, if it did occur, you would lose access to the platform. You can export character sheets as PDFs through D&D Beyond before that happens, which preserves your character data.