Which FiveM Server Pack Fits Your Roleplay Community?
Not sure whether to pick a QBCore, ESX, or standalone server template? Use this decision guide to choose the right FiveM server pack for your RP community.
Lars Miller
Founder & Lead Editor, FiveMX
@lars-miller
Lars Miller founded FiveMX in 2022 after 8+ years running FiveM roleplay servers across QBCore, ESX Legacy, and QBox. He has personally administered servers with 64–200 concurrent players, ported legacy ESX resources to QBCore, and written production Lua for jobs, inventories, and economy systems. His editorial focus is practical: every script FiveMX publishes — free or premium — runs on a live test server against the current CitizenFX artifact before it goes on the site. Lars writes about framework migration paths, performance tuning (txAdmin, ox_inventory load, oxmysql query budgets), install workflows for QBCore 1.x → 2.x, and the tradeoffs between community resources and paid systems. When he is not testing scripts, he is answering server owner questions in the FiveMX Discord and reviewing creator submissions.
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Top 5 FiveM Server Templates 2026 — Ready-to-Go Server Packs
Compare the best full-server FiveM templates for QBCore, ESX, QBox and standalone setups. Find a launch-ready server pack with pre-installed scripts, jobs, and MLOs so you can skip the assembly work.
How to Make a FiveM Server for Free in 2026 — Honest Guide
Yes, you can make a FiveM server for free in 15 minutes with txAdmin. Honest guide to the free path: what works, what doesn't, when to upgrade, and the realistic free-vs-paid math.
How to Install a FiveM Server Template (2026) — Step-by-Step Guide
Install a FiveM server template in 1–2 hours: extract archive, import SQL, configure server.cfg, start txAdmin, validate the gameplay loop. Complete 7-step guide with troubleshooting and customization checklist.
How to Create a FiveM Server in 2026 — Free, Template & Manual Paths
Create a FiveM server in 15 minutes with txAdmin, 2–4 hours with a server template, or 2–6 months building manually. Three honest paths compared with framework choice, cost, and time-to-launch.
FiveMX 90-Day Roadmap: Q3 2026 — What We're Shipping and Why
Our public 90-day plan to reverse the 51% traffic drop: claim the fr-market, recruit creators with a 70% split, and turn the r/FiveM community into a content engine. Here is what we are shipping, the seven KPIs we will track, and the budgets we will and will not spend.
FiveM Server Backup Strategies: Automated MySQL and Resources
A practical backup plan for FiveM servers covering database dumps, resources, txAdmin data, offsite copies, restore drills, and retention rules.
How to Set Up txAdmin from Scratch (2026 Guide)
A practical txAdmin setup guide for new FiveM server owners: artifacts, Cfx.re account linking, recipe choice, first boot checks, and the mistakes to avoid before launch.
QBCore Admin Commands — Complete FiveM Reference
Complete QBCore admin command reference for FiveM servers: permissions, admin menu commands, player moderation, vehicle tools, money/job commands, reports, warnings, and troubleshooting.
Best QBCore Scripts 2026: Essential Server Stack
A practical QBCore script stack for FiveM server owners in 2026. Covers police, jobs, HUD, phone, inventory, housing, economy, vehicles, and free starter options.
ESX Admin Commands — Complete 2026 Reference
Complete reference of ESX admin commands for FiveM RP servers — player management, vehicle spawning, money & jobs, world manipulation, plus a self-hosting setup guide for setting your first admin.
Best FiveM Phone Scripts 2026: Complete Comparison Guide
The best FiveM phone scripts for QBCore, ESX, and QBox in 2026 — LB Phone, GKSPhone, S4 Phone, CrewPhone and more. Features, prices, and framework compatibility compared.
Best FiveM Police Scripts 2026: Complete LEO Resource Guide
The best FiveM police scripts for ESX, QBCore, and QBox in 2026 — police jobs, MDT, dispatch, handcuffs, ANPR, and more. With prices, features, and setup recommendations.
Best FiveM Black Market Scripts 2026 — Underground Trading for Your Server
Every serious roleplay server needs an underground economy. Legal jobs and official shops only tell half the story.
Best FiveM Fishing Scripts 2026 — Relaxing RP Activities for Your Server
Every roleplay server needs downtime activities. Not every player wants to run drugs, rob banks, or grind police chases.
FiveM K9 Police Script Guide 2026 — Deploy K9 Units on Your Server
K9 units are a staple of real-world law enforcement, and they bring that same intensity to FiveM roleplay.
FiveM Multicharacter Setup Guide 2026 — Multiple Characters on One Account
Letting players run multiple characters on a single FiveM account is one of the most impactful features you can add to a roleplay server.
Best FiveM Business Scripts 2026 — Run Shops, Restaurants & More
Every serious roleplay server reaches a point where standard jobs are not enough. Players finish the grind, accumulate cash, and start looking for something more meaningful to do…
Best FiveM Casino Scripts 2026 — Slots, Poker & Blackjack for Your Server
Casinos are one of the most requested features on FiveM roleplay servers. They give players a reason to spend their hard-earned in-game cash, create social gathering spots, and…
Best FiveM Loading Screen Scripts 2026 — Custom Screens That Impress
Your loading screen is the first thing players see when they connect. Before they explore your city, interact with NPCs, or start their roleplay story, they're staring at your…