Guide: How to Choose Quality Scripts for Your FiveM Server
Buying the wrong script can cost you money, time, and players. Here's how to evaluate FiveM scripts like a pro.
Check the Developer's Reputation
Look them up on TopV
Check their Discord member count and activity
Read reviews from real users
See how long they've been active
Evaluate Code Quality
Does the script use ox_lib or modern patterns?
Is the code obfuscated? (Red flag for some, normal for others)
Check the GitHub issues/PRs if open source
Look at resmon (resource monitor) benchmarks
Framework Compatibility
Does it support your framework (ESX/QBCore/Ox)?
Does it use a bridge system for multi-framework support?
Check dependencies — does it need ox_lib, ox_target, etc.?
Support & Updates
Is there active Discord support?
When was the last update?
Is there proper documentation?
What's the response time for bugs?
Red Flags
No Discord or community presence
No documentation
Heavily obfuscated code with no reviews
Claims that seem too good to be true
No version history or changelogs
Developer doesn't respond to questions
Green Flags
Active GitHub repository
Detailed documentation
Regular updates with changelogs
Large Discord community
Listed on TopV with good ratings
Uses modern standards (ox_lib, TypeScript, etc.)