FiveM Phone Script Comparison: Best Options for 2026

Introduction

A phone script is one of the highest-visibility resources on any FiveM roleplay server. Players interact with it constantly — for texting, calling, checking social media, managing businesses, and accessing server apps. A poor phone breaks immersion; a great phone amplifies roleplay in ways few other scripts can match.

In 2026, the FiveM phone market is more competitive than ever. The major options — lb-phone, qs-smartphone, gksphone, gcphone, and npwd — each occupy a distinct position in terms of features, pricing, framework support, and UI quality. This guide compares all five in detail so you can make an informed choice for your server.

For context on which framework you're running, see our complete FiveM scripts guide and the ESX vs QBCore vs QBox framework comparison.

Quick Comparison Overview

Phone	Price	Framework	UI Quality
App Ecosystem	Performance	lb-phone	Paid (~€60)
ESX / QBCore / QBox	Excellent	Large	Excellent
qs-smartphone	Paid (~€45)	ESX / QBCore	Very Good
Medium	Very Good	gksphone	Free
ESX / QBCore	Good	Medium	Good
gcphone	Free	ESX	Dated
Small	Moderate	npwd	Free
Standalone	Good	Medium	Good

lb-phone

Overview

lb-phone by Lation has become the de facto standard for high-quality FiveM servers. It mimics a modern smartphone interface with fluid animations, a polished NUI, and a deeply integrated app ecosystem. It is sold on Tebex and receives regular updates with new apps and bug fixes.

Features

• Realistic calling system with call forwarding and voicemail
• SMS with group chats, read receipts, and emoji support
• Twitter/social media app (Twatter) with timeline and trending
• Built-in marketplace app for player-to-player item sales
• Banking app with transaction history
• Camera with photos saved to a gallery
• Contacts synced with server database
• Crypto app for in-game crypto currency tracking
• Anonymous contact support for criminal roleplay
• Configureable apps — enable/disable per server needs

Framework Support

lb-phone officially supports ESX, QBCore, and QBox. The developer actively maintains compatibility with all three. It integrates with ox_lib for notifications and progress indicators, making it a natural fit for modern server stacks. See the ox_lib guide for setup context.

Performance

lb-phone is among the most optimized phones available. Its NUI architecture uses React with efficient state management, avoiding the re-render storms that affect older phone scripts. On high-population servers (100+ players), it maintains stable resmon values well under 0.1ms per tick when idle.

App Ecosystem

lb-phone has the largest third-party app ecosystem. Developers have built integrations for job systems, property scripts, drug dealing apps, and more. The official documentation provides a clear API for building custom apps.

Pricing and Support

At approximately €60, lb-phone is the most expensive option on this list. It includes lifetime updates for the version purchased, escrow protection via Tebex, and active support from the developer. Given the frequency of updates and the quality of support, most server owners consider it good value.

Verdict

Best for: Servers prioritizing UI quality and app ecosystem breadth. The clear choice if budget is not a constraint.

qs-smartphone

Overview

qs-smartphone by Quasar Store is a strong premium alternative to lb-phone. It takes a slightly different design direction — more reminiscent of an Android-style UI rather than iOS — and includes a solid set of built-in apps with good framework integration.

Features

• Calling and SMS system with phonebook
• Social media app with posts, likes, and shares
• Job management app for whitelisted jobs
• Banking and transaction history
• Map/GPS integration
• Photo camera with gallery
• Dark/light theme toggle
• App store concept (enable/disable apps via config)

Framework Support

qs-smartphone supports ESX and QBCore. QBox compatibility requires community bridges. The script uses QBCore's shared object model closely, which makes QBox adaptation more work than lb-phone requires.

Performance

Performance is good — on par with lb-phone for most usage patterns. The NUI is React-based and optimized. Idle resmon is typically 0.05-0.1ms.

App Ecosystem

Smaller third-party ecosystem than lb-phone, but Quasar Store produces official companion apps (job apps, business management) sold separately. The integration quality of official Quasar apps with qs-smartphone is excellent.

Pricing and Support

At approximately €45, qs-smartphone is moderately priced. Quasar Store provides active support and regular updates. Escrow-protected via Tebex.

Verdict

Best for: ESX/QBCore servers that already use Quasar Store scripts and want tight ecosystem integration. A solid lb-phone alternative at lower cost.

gksphone

Overview

gksphone is a free, open-source phone that delivers impressive quality for a no-cost resource. It's actively maintained on GitHub and has a sizable community of contributors. The UI is clean and modern, and the feature set covers everything most roleplay servers need.

Features

• Calling and SMS with group chat support
• Twitter-style social app
• Banking with basic transaction view
• Contacts management
• GPS/map app
• Photo camera
• Configurable app visibility
• Open source — fully customizable

Framework Support

Supports ESX and QBCore. Community forks exist for QBox. Because the source is open, developers can adapt it to any framework with sufficient Lua knowledge.

Performance

Performance is good for a free resource. Resmon is slightly higher than lb-phone in heavy usage scenarios due to less optimized NUI rendering, but acceptable for servers under 100 players.

App Ecosystem

Medium-sized ecosystem of community-built add-ons. Because it's open source, integration quality varies — you may need to write glue code for some integrations.

Pricing and Support

Free and open source on GitHub. Support comes from the community via Discord and GitHub issues. No dedicated developer support — you're responsible for your own deployment.

Verdict

Best for: Budget servers, developer teams comfortable with open-source customization, and servers that want full access to source code without licensing restrictions.

gcphone

Overview

gcphone is one of the oldest phone scripts in the FiveM ecosystem. It was groundbreaking when released but has aged visibly — the UI resembles an older smartphone design and lacks the animation quality of modern alternatives. It remains in use on legacy ESX servers that haven't migrated.

Features

• Basic calling and SMS
• Twitter app (older implementation)
• Minimal banking integration
• Contacts list

Framework Support

Primarily ESX. Community forks exist for QBCore but are often outdated. Not actively maintained for modern framework versions.

Performance

Acceptable but not competitive with modern options. The older NUI architecture causes more re-renders than necessary.

Verdict

Best for: Legacy ESX servers that are already running it and have no reason to migrate. Not recommended for new server setups in 2026 — the gap between gcphone and modern alternatives is too large to justify.

npwd (New Phone Who Dis)

Overview

npwd is an open-source, framework-agnostic phone built with a React + TypeScript frontend and a standalone backend. It was designed from the ground up to be framework-independent, relying on its own database tables rather than piggybacking on ESX or QBCore player data.

Features

• Calling, SMS, and group chats
• Twitter-style app (Tweets)
• Marketplace app
• Notes and reminders
• Contacts with photo support
• Camera and gallery
• App API for third-party developers
• TypeScript source — strongly typed, maintainable

Framework Support

Truly standalone — works with ESX, QBCore, QBox, or any custom framework. Integration with framework-specific features (bank balance, job checks) requires bridge resources, but the core phone works without framework dependency.

Performance

Good. The TypeScript/React codebase is well-structured and avoids common performance pitfalls. Resmon is comparable to gksphone.

App Ecosystem

Medium-sized ecosystem, primarily community-built. The TypeScript API makes it easier for experienced web developers to build custom apps compared to Lua-based phone APIs.

Pricing and Support

Free and open source. Community-supported. The project has active GitHub contributions and a Discord community.

Verdict

Best for: Framework-agnostic setups, servers with web developers on the team, and servers that want maximum flexibility without framework lock-in.

Detailed Feature Comparison

Feature	lb-phone
qs-smartphone	gksphone
gcphone	npwd
Group SMS	Yes
Yes	Yes
No	Yes
Voicemail	Yes
No	No
No	No
Social media app	Yes
Yes	Yes
Yes (old)	Yes
Marketplace app	Yes
No	No
No	Yes
Banking app	Yes
Yes	Yes
Basic	Bridge needed
Camera + gallery	Yes
Yes	Yes
No	Yes
Anonymous contacts	Yes
No	No
No	No
Custom app API	Yes
Limited	Community
No	Yes (TS)
Open source	No (escrow)
No (escrow)	Yes
Yes	Yes
Active maintenance	Yes
Yes	Yes
No	Yes

Integration With Other Scripts

Phone scripts integrate most heavily with:

• Banking scripts — For displaying balance and transactions
• Job scripts — For duty toggling, dispatch, and MDT links
• Property scripts — For house keys and smart door access
• Drug/crime scripts — For burner phones and anonymous dealing

lb-phone has the most pre-built integrations for all of these. For other phones, check the developer's GitHub for official integration bridges before assuming compatibility.

For a wider view of how phone scripts fit into your overall resource stack, see the complete FiveM scripts guide and our coverage of top QBox scripts.

GTA RP Context

Phones are a foundational element of the GTA RP experience that players expect to work flawlessly. If you're building a serious GTA RP server, prioritize phone quality above many other resource categories — it touches every player every session. For a broader look at what makes a successful GTA RP server, see our GTA RP complete guide.

Where to Get These Scripts

lb-phone and qs-smartphone are available on Tebex. gksphone and npwd are on GitHub. For curated, tested phone script setups and compatible companion scripts, visit the VertexMods shop — all listings include framework compatibility details and setup documentation.

FAQ

Which phone script is best for a QBox server in 2026?

lb-phone is the top choice for QBox servers. It has official QBox support, integrates with ox_lib natively, and has the best app ecosystem. gksphone and npwd are solid free alternatives if budget is a concern, though they require community bridges for QBox.

Can I switch phone scripts without losing player data?

Phone scripts store data (contacts, messages, photos) in their own database tables. Migrating between phones generally requires a custom migration script to map old table structures to new ones. It's doable but adds development work. Plan your phone choice carefully before launch — mid-server migrations are disruptive.

Does the phone script affect server performance significantly?

Modern phone scripts are well-optimized and have minimal server-side tick impact. The NUI (browser-based interface) runs client-side, so rendering cost falls on the player's machine rather than the server. The main server-side cost is database queries for message history and notifications — all modern options handle this efficiently.

Is gcphone worth installing on a new server in 2026?

No. gcphone's UI and feature set are significantly behind modern alternatives. Even on a tight budget, gksphone or npwd provide a far better player experience at no cost. gcphone is only worth keeping if you're running an existing server with heavy customizations built on it that would be expensive to port.