The Quick Verdict
⚠️ Tebex
✗10% fee on Free plan — one of the highest in the industry
✗Full KYC required before first payout (takes days)
✗No native crypto support — players must use cards or PayPal
✗UI unchanged since ~2018 — feels dated
✗Support is slow (community forum-based)
✓Huge brand recognition — players trust the name
✓Mature plugin ecosystem for many games
✅ ForgeStore
✓7% free / 3% pro — significantly lower fees
✓No KYC for players — accept crypto with just a wallet address
✓50+ crypto coins supported natively (USDT, BTC, ETH...)
✓Modern UI built in 2024 — dark mode, mobile-first
✓Community goals, automation rules, player CRM included
✗Newer platform — less brand recognition
✗Plugin for fewer games (Minecraft, Rust, FiveM, GMod)
Fee Comparison — The Numbers That Matter
| Plan | Tebex Fee | ForgeStore Fee | Savings on $1,000/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 10% ($100) | 7% ($70) | +$30/month |
| Pro (~$9-15/mo) | 3-5% | 3% + $9/mo | Break-even at ~$450/mo |
| Card processing | Stripe ~2.9% | Stripe ~2.9% | Same |
| Crypto support | Not included | Native | No extra integration |
| Chargebacks | $15-25 each | $0 with crypto | Potentially hundreds |
$360/year
Average savings for a server making $1,000/month switching from Tebex Free to ForgeStore Free plan
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Tebex | ForgeStore |
|---|---|---|
| Package management | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Coupons & promotions | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Subscription packages | Paid plan | ✅ All plans |
| Community goals | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Automation rules (IF/THEN) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (Pro) |
| Native crypto payments | ❌ No | ✅ 50+ coins |
| Gift cards | Paid plan | ✅ All plans |
| Creator codes (streamer support) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| A/B price testing | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Public leaderboard | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Discord notifications | Plugin-dependent | ✅ Native webhook |
| Custom domain | Paid plan | ✅ All plans |
| Ark/Garry's Mod plugin | ✅ Yes | Limited |
| Team members | Paid plan | ✅ All plans |
| API access | Paid plan | ✅ All plans |
Who Should Switch to ForgeStore?
✅ Switch if you…
- Want to accept crypto (this alone justifies switching — Tebex doesn't do it natively)
- Are based in Canada, Eastern Europe, or other regions where KYC is a friction point
- Run a Minecraft, Rust, FiveM, or Garry's Mod server
- Want community goals and automation features without paying for a higher Tebex tier
- Are starting out and want to keep more of your revenue on the free plan
⚠️ Stay with Tebex if you…
- Run a game not supported by ForgeStore plugins (Terraria, Conan Exiles, etc.)
- Rely on Tebex's brand recognition — some players specifically look for the Tebex logo as a trust signal
- Have a very high volume of card transactions where Tebex's established payment relationships matter
💡 Migration tip: You can run both platforms in parallel during migration. Set ForgeStore as your primary store and keep Tebex active for existing subscribers. This way you don't interrupt ongoing revenue while you transition.
How to Migrate from Tebex to ForgeStore
Migration takes about 1-2 hours depending on how many packages you have:
- Export your package list from Tebex (Store → Packages)
- Create a ForgeStore account and go through the setup wizard
- Recreate your packages in ForgeStore (name, price, description, command)
- Install the ForgeStore plugin alongside Tebex (they don't conflict)
- Update your store link in your server MOTD and Discord
- Wait for Tebex subscriptions to expire naturally, then cancel
Ready to make the switch?
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