WorldMaster RPG vs Kanka
Kanka is a collaborative worldbuilding and campaign wiki with a generous free tier, many entity types and detailed player permissions. WorldMaster RPG covers the same campaign-wiki ground and adds a virtual tabletop: battle maps, fog of war, initiative, character sheets and 3D dice.
What is the main difference?
Kanka organises a campaign as linked entities (characters, locations, families, calendars and more) with fine-grained permissions over what players see. It is a wiki, not a tabletop. WorldMaster RPG keeps a similar linked world, then lets you run the session on its battle maps.
Feature comparison
| WorldMaster RPG | Kanka | |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign wiki with linked entities | Yes | Yes, about 20 entity types |
| Custom calendars | Yes, incl. multiple moons | Yes, highly configurable |
| Player visibility controls | Yes, per section | Yes, role-based permissions |
| Battle maps with fog of war | Yes | Not built in |
| Initiative & live tokens | Yes | Not built in |
| 3D dice roller | Yes | Not built in |
| Quests, factions & relationships | Yes | Yes |
| Ambience mixer synced to every player | Yes | Not built in |
| Planet & world generator | Yes (World Planner) | Not built in |
| Player-to-player item trading | Yes | Not built in |
| Pricing model | Free core, optional Patreon extras | Free tier and paid subscriptions |
What else is built into WorldMaster RPG?
Beyond the features in the table, every WorldMaster RPG campaign includes tools most groups would otherwise piece together from several apps:
- An ambience mixer that blends weather, biomes, crowds and dread, played in sync for every player
- A world generator that simulates a whole planet, from tectonic plates to clouds
- World History: your setting’s past as one book, with the legends told of each event and how true each telling is
- Character sheets that automate formulas, resource actions and roll triggers for any game system
- A session planner with shared availability, RSVPs and Discord reminders
- Inventories with weight and currency, an item library and player-to-player trading
- An interface in English, Spanish, French, German and Polish
When should you choose Kanka?
Choose Kanka if you want a pure campaign wiki with many entity types and already use a separate virtual tabletop that you are happy with.
When should you choose WorldMaster RPG?
Choose WorldMaster RPG if you want the wiki and the table in one place, so prep and play share the same characters, locations and secrets.
Frequently asked questions
Is WorldMaster RPG free like Kanka?
Yes. The core of WorldMaster RPG is free; Patreon tiers are optional and add extras.
Can I import my Kanka campaign?
There is no direct Kanka importer today.
