Virtual Tabletop for playing roleplaying games with remote players or face to face.
Publisher’s description
What is MapTool?
MapTool is an open-source pc game program for Windows from RPTools. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.18.7, released on October 9, 2026. 30 versions are listed since December 7, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 4,837 times. The source code on GitHub (RPTools/maptool) has 931 stars. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “Virtual Tabletop for playing roleplaying games with remote players or face to face.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.2 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: MapTool is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MapTool safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E10DA06CBF7758047F085D788608D2E52D0CC95137F376109CA54F29BF3BA529· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 30 versions ›30 versions over 5 years · about 6.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18.7Latest | October 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.18.6 | October 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.17.1 | June 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.17.0 | May 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.16.4 | May 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.16.2 | March 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.15.2 | February 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.15.1 | September 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RPTools.MapTool -echoco install maptool -ymsiexec /i MapTool-1.18.7.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {60EDB76E-EBB2-30C5-9730-F6FB76C2B0D8} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- RPTools
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/RPTools/maptool
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.18.7
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 12, 2025
- Versions listed
- 30
- Updates / year
- 6.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 4,837
- GitHub stars
- 931
- GitHub forks
- 285
- Website
- rptools.net
- winget ID
- RPTools.MapTool
- Chocolatey package
- maptool
- MSI product code
- {60EDB76E-EBB2-30C5-9730-F6FB76C2B0D8}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MapTool free?
Yes. MapTool is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is MapTool safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MapTool with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MapTool be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MapTool run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MapTool?
The versions page lists all 30 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 7, 2021.
What are alternatives to MapTool?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and ScummVM. The alternatives page compares them.
