How much FiveM server do you actually need?
Estimate a sensible hosting profile from player count, script load, MLO usage and database intensity. Use the result to compare authorized hosting providers instead of blindly buying the biggest package.
Player slotsRAM estimateCPU profileStorageAffiliate-ready page
RECOMMENDED PROFILE
Serious RP
RAM8 GB
CPU4 fast vCPU
Storage40 GB NVMe
NetworkDDoS protected
Good starting point for a medium RP server with normal MLO and database usage.
BUYING CHECKLIST
What to compare between hosts
CPU qualityFast modern cores matter more than huge vague CPU counts.
Database latencyKeep MariaDB/MySQL close to the game server.
DDoS protectionEssential for public RP communities.
BackupsKnow whether database and server data are actually included.
Support & txAdminUseful when the owner is not a Linux administrator.
Upgrade pathAvoid painful migrations as the community grows.
48+ player note
Cfx currently requires a qualifying Element Club tier for servers above 48 slots. Treat the sizing result and the licensing/slot entitlement as separate decisions.
MONETIZATION SLOT
Provider comparison belongs here later.
Once GTA Assistant is accepted into hosting affiliate programs, this page can show clearly labeled partner offers beside the neutral sizing result. Until then it stays useful without pretending a sponsor is automatically the best choice.