[COMPARISON]
PulseRoster vs FiveRoster
Both tools manage FiveM rosters. The difference comes down to how much flexibility you need, whether you want enterprise features like white-label and an API, and how generous the free tier is for your department setup.
Here's an honest side-by-side so you can pick the right fit.
The short version
Pick PulseRoster if
- • You want a free tier that covers multiple departments, not just 2 rosters
- • You need white-label, custom domain, or API access eventually
- • You run police + EMS + civilian departments and want real separation
- • You want audit logs that actually retain history (up to unlimited on Pro)
- • You want deep FiveM specialization that also works across Roblox, Arma, DayZ, and any Discord-based community
Pick FiveRoster if
- • You specifically want their in-game MDT tablet script inside FiveM
- • You prefer paying through Patreon instead of card/Stripe
- • Enterprise features (API, white-label, custom domain) aren't on your roadmap
- • $1/mo on the entry paid tier is the deciding factor
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | PulseRoster | FiveRoster |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free Tier | 3 depts, 25 members | 2 rosters, 3 docs |
| Entry Paid Plan | $6.99/mo (Standard) | $5.99/mo (Premium) |
| Enterprise Tier | $24.99/mo (Professional) | |
| Annual Discount Option | Coming soon | Patreon-based |
| Roster Management | ||
| Multi-Department Support | Up to 10 (Std) / Unlimited (Pro) | Up to 2 (Free) / Unlimited (Paid) |
| Custom Rank Structures | ||
| Subdivisions (SWAT, K9, etc.) | Unlimited on Std/Pro | Limited |
| Certifications System | ||
| Custom Fields Per Department | 5 (Std) / Unlimited (Pro) | Limited |
| Public Roster Page | Themed pages | |
| Discord Integration | ||
| Discord OAuth Login | ||
| Automatic Role Sync | ||
| Webhook Notifications | 5 types (Std) / All (Pro) | |
| Bot Slash Commands | ||
| Activity & Compliance | ||
| Activity Hour Tracking | ||
| Rank-Based Activity Requirements | Partial | |
| LOA Request & Approval Flow | Automated | |
| Auto-Activate / Auto-Complete LOAs | Manual | |
| Disciplinary / Strike System | ||
| Appeals Workflow | Partial | |
| Audit Log Retention | 7d / 90d / Unlimited | 30 days |
| Documentation | ||
| SOP / Knowledge Base | 25 docs (Std) / Unlimited (Pro) | 3 docs (Free) / Unlimited (Paid) |
| .docx Import | Pro tier | |
| View Analytics on Docs | Pro tier | |
| Required Reading Tracking | ||
| Enterprise & Customization | ||
| White-Label Branding | Pro tier | |
| Custom Domain | Pro tier | |
| Full API Access | Pro tier | |
| Priority Support | Pro tier | Paid tier |
| Platform Support | ||
| FiveM (QBCore, ESX, QBox, RedM) | Purpose-built | |
| Roblox | ||
| Arma / DayZ | ||
| Any Discord-based community | Limited | |
How the pricing actually stacks up
PulseRoster
FiveRoster
FiveRoster is $1/mo cheaper on the entry paid tier. PulseRoster adds a third Professional tier for servers that want white-label branding, their own custom domain, and full API access — capabilities that typically run $50+/mo in adjacent SaaS categories.
Which free tier covers your server?
This is where most FiveM servers make their choice. If you're running police + EMS + civilian or a single department with a handful of subdivisions, PulseRoster's free tier maps to real FiveM department structures. FiveRoster's 2-roster limit works for small single-department setups but breaks down quickly for multi-agency servers.
- 3 departments on PulseRoster Free means LSPD + BCSO + EMS out of the gate — most state roleplay servers fit here.
- 2 subdivisions per department lets you do SWAT + K9 under LSPD without paying.
- 25 members total — enough to bootstrap a real community before you upgrade.
- Discord OAuth + role sync included on Free — not gated behind a paid tier.
When FiveRoster is the better pick
We're not going to pretend PulseRoster wins every scenario. FiveRoster ships an in-game MDT tablet script that integrates directly with their rosters inside FiveM — if having roster lookups available on an in-game computer is critical to how your server runs, that's a real differentiator we don't match.
FiveRoster also bills through Patreon, which some communities prefer over card-on-file Stripe billing, and their entry paid tier is $5.99 vs our $6.99 — a real $1/mo gap if you're pricing-comparing and don't need the enterprise features we add on Pro.
Switching is straightforward
Export your current roster as CSV. Upload it to PulseRoster using the bulk import tool available on Standard and Professional. Reconnect your Discord server. Roles re-sync automatically. Most migrations take under 30 minutes.
Standard is $6.99/mo. Professional is $24.99/mo for unlimited departments, members, white-label, and full API access. Free tier available if you want to try before buying.
Common Questions
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Try PulseRoster free
Free tier covers 3 departments and 25 members. No credit card required. Upgrade only if and when you need Standard or Professional features.