Framework Comparison
QBCore vs QBox (qbx_core)
This is the same debate as QBox vs QBCore, framed the other way — worth spelling out separately because the search intent differs. If you already know QBCore and are wondering whether QBox is worth the switch, this comparison is written for you. Same underlying data, different angle.
Verdict
Stay on QBCore if you have an existing production server, a codebase full of custom scripts, or a niche script requirement. Move to QBox if you're starting fresh, all-in on `ox_*`, and want the leanest framework surface. The rest of this page unpacks why.
Head-to-head breakdown
| Dimension | QBCore | QBox (qbx_core) | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Original project, 2020 | Community fork, 2023 | – | – |
| Ecosystem breadth | Widest — 2020 → 2026 catalogue | Narrower but growing | ✓ Better | – |
| Idle resmon | ~0.02ms base | ~0.01ms base | – | ✓ Better |
| Boot time | Standard | Faster (fewer compat layers) | – | ✓ Better |
| Inventory freedom | qb-inventory / ox_inventory pick your poison | ox_inventory required | ✓ Better | – |
| Menu freedom | qb-menu / ox_lib | ox_lib required | ✓ Better | – |
| Target freedom | qb-target / ox_target | ox_target required | ✓ Better | – |
| New scripts (2025-2026) | Most target QBCore first | Many via QBCore compat, some native | ✓ Better | – |
| FiveM build target | 1868+ | 2802+ | ✓ Better | – |
| Migration effort | N/A (baseline) | 1-3 days for a medium server | ✓ Better | – |
| Long-term direction | Stable, incremental | Aggressively modern | – | – |
| Community support | Largest FiveM community by discord count | Focused, smaller, tighter | ✓ Better | – |
When to pick QBCore
You already run a QBCore server
Migration cost > migration benefit in almost every case. Staying on QBCore is usually the right call for existing servers.
You need script freedom (inventory / menu / target)
QBCore lets you pick between legacy and ox_* per component. QBox locks you into ox_* — great if you want it, painful if you don't.
You want the biggest script catalogue today
QBCore has more scripts by absolute count and more new releases target it first. Nothing beats catalogue depth when you're shopping.
You target broader FiveM build compat
QBCore supports FiveM build 1868 and up. QBox drops anything below 2802. If your playerbase spans build versions, QBCore keeps everyone online.
When to pick QBox (qbx_core)
Starting fresh with no legacy scripts
QBox is cleaner for greenfield servers. You skip the QBCore-to-QBox migration hop entirely.
You're all-in on the ox_* stack anyway
If ox_inventory, ox_lib, ox_target are already what you want, QBox's required-dependency model is a feature, not a limitation.
You care about minimum resmon and boot time
QBox is faster to boot and idles a hair lower because it strips the compat layers QBCore keeps for backwards compat.
You want to write new scripts against a clean API
QBox's API surface is smaller and more consistent because there's less legacy to support. Nicer for script authors.
QBCore vs QBox FAQ
Should I switch from QBCore to QBox?+
Only if your reason is stronger than 'QBox is newer'. For an existing production server with a custom script codebase, the migration cost usually exceeds the benefit. For a fresh server, QBox is often the cleaner choice.
Does QBox support all QBCore scripts?+
Most, via the built-in QBCore compat alias. Scripts that directly touch inventory / menu / target need to be updated to `ox_*` — usually a small edit but a mandatory one.
Is QBCore going to be replaced by QBox?+
No. Both frameworks are actively maintained by separate teams. QBCore isn't going anywhere; QBox is a parallel option, not a successor.
Which is faster, QBCore or QBox?+
QBox is slightly faster (~0.01ms lower idle base, faster boot). The gap is small at rest and disappears once you stack real scripts on top.
Do QBCore and QBox share the same admin community?+
Overlapping but distinct. Both have active Discords; server admins often join both. Framework authors are separate but interoperate on shared standards.
Which framework will win long term?+
Both survive. QBCore's catalogue advantage and broader build support keep it dominant; QBox's leaner architecture appeals to script authors and new-server owners. They coexist.