FiveM Hosting
Dedicated VPS built for FiveM RP servers
Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 · DDR4 & NVMe · 10 Gbps · free DDoS · from $40/mo
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What is FiveM hosting?
FiveM hosting is the infrastructure that runs your GTA V roleplay server 24/7: a Windows or Linux machine running FXServer, txAdmin, MySQL, and your QBCore/ESX/Qbox resources. When players connect to your server, they hit your host's CPU, RAM, storage, and network. Bad FiveM hosting means lag, texture loss, tick skips, and downtime during DDoS attacks. Good FiveM hosting gives you fast single-thread CPU, NVMe storage, low latency to your community, and room to grow slot counts.
Managed game hosting vs dedicated VPS
Most people searching FiveM hosting see managed providers like ZAP-Hosting, Nodecraft, and xREALM — Cfx.re-approved hosts with one-click panels. Those are great if you want the simplest start. RAX Development takes a different angle: performance-first dedicated VPS FiveM hosting on Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 hardware, with optional professional server setup from the same team that builds QBCore, ESX, and Qbox servers every week.
| Factor | Managed game host | RAX VPS FiveM hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | Easiest — game panel included | You manage Windows + txAdmin (or we set it up) |
| CPU performance | Shared nodes, variable | Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 — top single-thread speed |
| Network | Often 1 Gbps shared | 10 Gbps with free DDoS protection |
| Pricing | Varies by provider | From $40/mo (2 vCPU / 6 GB / 50 GB NVMe / 10 Gbps) |
| Best for | First server, small communities | Serious RP, 32–128+ slots, custom stacks |
| Dev support | Generic ticket support | Same team as FiveM Dev services |
Deeper comparison: local vs VPS / txAdmin · VPS setup guide
Why RAX for FiveM hosting?
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8180 — FiveM is single-thread heavy; this CPU is built for it
- DDR4 + NVMe — fast asset streaming, fewer texture-loss hitches
- 10 Gbps network — plenty of bandwidth for RP communities
- Free DDoS protection — included, no setup fees
- Windows Server included — no extra license charge
- Same operator as your dev — hosting + QBCore/ESX/Qbox builds + 24/7 standby in one place
FiveM hosting specs by player count
| Community size | Slots | Recommended | RAX plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Websites / tiny test | 1–8 | 2 vCPU, 6 GB RAM, 50 GB NVMe, 10 Gbps | Starter $40 (not for live FiveM RP) |
| Medium RP | 32–64 | 4 vCPU, 8–16 GB RAM, 75 GB NVMe, 10 Gbps | Growth $55 — recommended start |
| Large RP | 64–128 | 6+ vCPU, 16+ GB RAM, 100+ GB NVMe, 10 Gbps | Pro $70 |
| Network / high pop | 128+ | Dedicated bare-metal, 32+ GB RAM | Contact for quote |
Performance tuning: optimize FiveM server performance · DB at peak players
FiveM hosting pricing (RAX Development)
| Plan | Specs | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 2 vCPU · 6 GB RAM · 50 GB NVMe · 10 Gbps | $40/mo (not recommended for FiveM RP — websites/other hosting) |
| Growth | 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · 75 GB NVMe · 10 Gbps | $55/mo — recommended FiveM Hosting starter |
| Pro | 6 vCPU · 10 GB RAM · 100 GB NVMe · 10 Gbps | $70/mo |
| Custom | Larger configs available | Configure on VPS builder |
Order instantly on the VPS builder. Add-ons: server build + setup · Dev standby. Full FiveM cost breakdown →
FiveM Hosting vs ZAP, Nodecraft & other managed hosts
Searching FiveM Hosting usually surfaces managed game panels first. Here is how RAX compares when you care about tick rate and control:
| Need | Managed (ZAP / Nodecraft / similar) | RAX FiveM Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| One-click panel | Yes — easiest start | Windows + txAdmin (we can set it up) |
| CPU for heavy RP | Shared / variable | Dedicated Xeon Platinum 8180 cores |
| Network | Typically shared 1 Gbps-class | 10 Gbps + free DDoS |
| Full root / Windows | Limited | Full Dedicated VPS control |
| Price transparency | Slot/RAM packages | From $40/mo published plans |
| Dev + hosting together | Separate vendors | Same team for FiveM Dev + hosting |
Choose managed hosts if you want the simplest panel. Choose RAX FiveM Hosting if you want dedicated performance for a serious city. Configure your VPS →
How to choose FiveM hosting (checklist)
- Count your slots — do not buy 128 slots on hardware that cannot hold 64
- Check CPU single-thread speed — PassMark single-thread score 3500+ for medium RP
- Demand NVMe — HDD and slow SSD cause join hitches
- Confirm DDoS protection — non-negotiable for public RP
- Pick region near players — US East/West, EU, etc.
- Plan backups — automated MySQL + file backups
- Budget setup help if you are not comfortable with txAdmin yourself
Common FiveM Hosting questions
What is the best FiveM Hosting?
For beginners, Cfx.re-approved managed hosts are the easiest path. For performance-focused RP with 32–128+ players, dedicated Xeon Platinum 8180 VPS FiveM Hosting from RAX Development avoids shared-node throttling. Plans start at $40/mo — Growth ($55) is the recommended FiveM RP starter.
How much does FiveM Hosting cost?
RAX FiveM Hosting: $40/mo Starter, $55/mo Growth, $70/mo Pro. Order on the VPS builder. Factor in a server build and scripts for a full launch budget. Cost guide →
FiveM Hosting vs ZAP-Hosting or Nodecraft?
ZAP and Nodecraft win on one-click panels. RAX wins on dedicated Xeon Platinum 8180 cores, 10 Gbps, full Windows control, and the same team for hosting + FiveM Dev. See the comparison table above.
Can you set up my server on your FiveM Hosting?
Yes. RAX configures txAdmin, QBCore/ESX/Qbox, MySQL, and backups on your VPS as part of a server build. One team for hosting and development.
Is there a free trial for FiveM Hosting?
Yes — a 48-hour free trial of the Starter Dedicated VPS so you can test performance before you pay.
VPS or home PC for FiveM Hosting?
Home hosting saves money but risks downtime, IP exposure, and DDoS with no mitigation. A VPS gives static IP, uptime, and professional DDoS filtering. Full comparison →
Related FiveM hosting guides
- Configure & order VPS
- VPS setup for FiveM (step-by-step)
- Local vs VPS / txAdmin
- Optimize server performance
- Automated backup system
- Professional server build
- FiveM Dev services
- Before starting a community (2026)
- FiveM server cost breakdown
- txAdmin permissions
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