# FiveM – Which Framework? ESX vs. QBCore vs. OX

ESX vs QBCore vs OX for FiveM – full 2026 comparison: pros, cons & which framework for new RP servers. With setup tips.

**Quick answer:** For new FiveM RP servers in 2026, QBCore is the most popular choice. ESX suits legacy setups. OX is a modern library layer, not a standalone framework.

This overview helps you choose the right framework for your FiveM server. The framework is the foundation of your server – all scripts build on it.

**Note:** Detailed installation guides can be found in the left navigation.

## The most important frameworks compared

    
        Feature
        ESX Legacy
        QBCore
        OX Core
    

    
        Development status
        Barely developed further
        Active, large community
        New, modern
    

    
        Performance
        Worse (many callbacks)
        Better than ESX
        Significantly better
    

    
        Available scripts
        Very many (oldest framework)
        Many, growing
        Fewer, but compatible with many ESX/QB scripts
    

    
        Database
        MySQL (oxmysql recommended)
        MySQL (oxmysql recommended)
        MySQL (oxmysql integrated)
    

    
        Learning curve
        Easy, many tutorials
        Medium
        Slightly steeper, but better documentation
    

    
        Recommended for
        Servers with many older scripts
        Most RP servers
        New servers that value performance
    

## ESX Legacy

The oldest and most well-known framework. ESX has the most available scripts and countless tutorials. However, performance on full servers is worse than with more modern frameworks. ESX uses many callbacks, which becomes noticeable with 64+ players.

**Choose ESX if:**

    - You're building a server with many older, proven scripts
- You need many tutorials and community help

## QBCore

The modern standard. QBCore is more performant than ESX, has a large community and constantly new scripts. Most new RP servers use QBCore.

**Choose QBCore if:**

    - You're starting a new server
- You want good performance with many players
- You need access to current scripts

## OX Core (Overextended)

The newest framework, developed by the team behind oxmysql and ox_inventory. OX Core is extremely performant and uses modern Lua features. Many ESX and QBCore scripts are compatible or can be easily adapted.

**Choose OX Core if:**

    - You're building a completely new server
- Performance is your highest priority
- You're willing to learn a newer system

## Recommendation

For most new servers we recommend **QBCore** – it offers the best balance of performance, available scripts and community support. If you want maximum performance and are willing to invest time learning, **OX Core** is the more future-proof choice.

*Detailed installation guides for each framework can be found in the articles in the left navigation.*