How We Rate

Full transparency on our scoring methodology. Every number on this site is earned, not bought.

5
Dimensions
100
Point Scale
6
Tier Levels
26+
Creators Scored

Five Rating Dimensions

Every creator is evaluated across five independent dimensions, each scored 0-100 and weighted by importance.

30%
Weight

Quality

Product polish, model detail, code efficiency, optimization, animations, and overall craftsmanship. The product itself is what you're paying for.

25%
Weight

Originality

Unique concepts, innovation, and original work. Creators who copy, resell, or closely imitate others score lowest. Our most investigated dimension.

20%
Weight

Support

Response time on real tickets, solution accuracy, documentation quality, update frequency, and community resources like Discord servers.

15%
Weight

Value

Pricing fairness relative to quality. High prices aren't penalized if justified. Low prices aren't rewarded if quality is poor.

10%
Weight

Community

Public reputation, Discord activity, social media presence, and user satisfaction gathered from multiple sources.

Overall Score Formula
Quality 30% + Originality 25% + Support 20% + Value 15% + Community 10%

Quality carries the most weight because the product is what you're paying for. Originality is second because the FiveM ecosystem suffers from widespread content theft and reselling.

Our 6-Step Review Process

Every creator goes through the same rigorous, standardized process. No shortcuts, no exceptions.

1

Purchase

We buy every product at full price through the creator's official store. No review copies or discounts.

2

Install & Configure

Installed on dedicated test servers running both ESX and QB-Core, following the creator's docs exactly.

3

Stress Test

Tested under simulated player loads. Scripts monitored with resmon, vehicles checked at distances, weapons inspected in FP & TP.

4

Support Check

We submit real tickets with genuine questions. We measure response time, solution quality, and documentation thoroughness.

5

Community Research

Feedback gathered from Discord servers, FiveM forums, and social media. Public sentiment factored into our Community score.

6

Score & Publish

Findings compiled into standardized scores across five dimensions. Reviews written, fact-checked, and published.

Tier System

Based on the overall score, each creator receives a tier badge providing an at-a-glance assessment.

Editors Choice 90-100

Exceptional across all dimensions. The best in their category. Our highest recommendation. Reserved for creators who consistently deliver outstanding quality.

Highly Recommended 80-89

Excellent quality with minor areas for improvement. Strong buy recommendation for any server owner looking for reliable, high-quality products.

Recommended 70-79

Good quality, solid products. Recommended for most server owners, with noted caveats. These creators deliver reliably good work.

Mixed 55-69

Decent products with notable issues. May be worth it for specific use cases, but research the individual product before buying.

Below Average 40-54

Significant quality or reliability issues. Better alternatives exist in the same price range. Proceed with caution.

Not Recommended Below 40

Serious issues: poor quality, documented fraud, or fundamentally broken products. We strongly advise against purchasing.

What Scores Actually Mean

To make our numbers concrete, here's what different score ranges look like in practice.

90+
Exceptional

Quality at 90+

  • Custom-built models with high-res PBR textures
  • Smooth, polished animations
  • Excellent optimization for multiplayer
  • Looks professional in close-up first-person

Support at 90+

  • Responses within hours
  • Accurate solutions on first contact
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Active Discord with staff presence
70-79
Good

Quality at 70-79

  • Good models with clean textures
  • May not hold up to extreme close-ups
  • Looks great during normal gameplay
  • No noticeable performance issues

Support at 70-79

  • Responses within 24 hours
  • Generally helpful, may need follow-ups
  • Adequate documentation
  • Regular but not frequent updates
40-54
Below Average

Quality at 40-54

  • Basic models with flat or low-res textures
  • Noticeable quality issues during play
  • May cause minor performance impact
  • Usable but clearly a tier below premium

Support at 40-54

  • Multi-day response times
  • Generic or unhelpful answers
  • Minimal documentation
  • Rare updates, may need to self-troubleshoot

Special Flags

Independent of scoring, we apply flags to creators with documented ethical issues.

FLAGGED: Not Recommended

Applied when our investigation documents specific evidence of: stolen or resold content (models from GTA5 mod sites repackaged as original), systematic copying of another creator's store design, branding, or products, or deceptive business practices. Flagged creators are separated into a "Not Recommended" section on category pages with the specific reason stated.

Flags are not applied lightly. We require documented, verifiable evidence, not rumors or competitor accusations. If a creator believes they've been flagged incorrectly, we have a dispute process via Discord.

When We Re-Evaluate

Reviews are living documents. We re-evaluate creators when any of the following occur.

📦

New Product Release
A creator ships a significant new product or major update to an existing one.

💬

Community Feedback
Public sentiment indicates a meaningful change in quality, support, or reliability.

Creator Dispute
A creator disputes their rating and provides new evidence for reconsideration.

📅

6-Month Cycle
At minimum, every active creator is re-evaluated at least once every six months.

Every review displays a "Last Reviewed" date so you always know how current the assessment is.

Our Independence Pledge

Trust is everything for a review site. Here's what we guarantee.

Every Review, Every Score: Earned, Not Bought

  • No paid placements. No creator can pay for a higher ranking, better score, or featured placement.
  • No affiliate revenue. We don't earn commissions on purchases made through our links.
  • Self-funded purchases. Every product reviewed is bought at full retail price with our own funds.
  • No review copies. We never accept free products because gifts compromise objectivity.
  • Transparent methodology. Our entire scoring system is documented right here on this page.
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