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RP panel or Discord + spreadsheet: the comparison
Many RP servers start with Discord and a spreadsheet. Here is what each approach does well, and when a dedicated panel becomes useful.
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Point-by-point comparison
| Discord + spreadsheet | With a panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Whitelist | Discord messages and a shared sheet | Form, queue and applicant-visible status |
| Sanctions | A text channel that is hard to search | Filterable log with author and reason |
| Ranks | Discord roles changed by hand | Panel ranks synced with Discord |
| Traceability | Depends on everyone's discipline | Automatic audit log |
| Rights | Everyone sees the whole sheet | Rights by rank and by action |
| Public showcase | Site to build and maintain | Public site and a page per job |
| Growth | The sheet grows, the staff gets lost | Modules, themes, API and database |
When a spreadsheet is enough. For a small server with three moderators and few applications, a shared spreadsheet and a log channel do the job. A panel becomes useful when the staff grows, jobs multiply or you want a public site.
See also
RP panel featuresAll features: whitelist, sanctions, ranks, jobs, sites…Free tools for RP serversServer name generator, RP rules, ID cards, character…Guides to create and manage an RP serverPractical guides: create a FiveM server, RP whitelist, rules, re…Sync Discord with your RP serverLink panel ranks to Discord roles, send announcements, rece…
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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01Can a spreadsheet be enough?+
Yes for a small server. It shows its limits as the staff grows.
02Can we migrate gradually?+
Yes, module by module.
03Do we lose Discord?+
No, the panel connects to it.
