No. 11 of 27 ·Game Matchmaking Software

5Stack

Web · Linux · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

5Stack is ranked #11 of 27 in game matchmaking software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Linux, Web. There is a free plan.

5Stack plans and pricing

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Free and open source Free Self-hosted; no per-seat or per-match project fee; hosting infrastructure is your cost docs.5stack.gg · 28 Sept 2026

Compared on game matchmaking software

Free plan: Yes
Matchmaking rules: match type; maximum acceptable latency; Elo ranks; map pools; game-type configuration
Party matching: Yes
Latency/region matching: Yes
Server allocation: Yes
Deployment model: self_hosted
SDK platforms: GraphQL; Vue; Vite; CounterStrikeSharp; SwiftlyS2

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The record

What it does: 5Stack is a self-hosted Counter-Strike 2 competition platform covering server provisioning, matchmaking, tournaments, statistics, replays, broadcasts, and community moderation.
Matchmaking: Players can queue for 1v1, 2v2, or 5v5 and use regional matchmaking that checks latency and supports parties.
Tournaments: Tournament formats include Single Elimination, Double Elimination, Round Robin, and Swiss, with multi-stage brackets and seasonal leagues also listed.
Match analysis: The platform provides player statistics and match analysis including economy breakdowns, clutches, roles, heatmaps, and movement paths.
Replays and highlights: 5Stack offers browser-based 2D and 3D replays, in-browser demo playback, and automatic highlight reels; some rendering features require a GPU node.
Streaming: Matches can be broadcast from the panel with a Stream Deck, scoreboard overlays, a public watch hub, and picture-in-picture.
Integrations: The listed integrations include Discord, Valve and FACEIT match imports, and external streaming sources Twitch, YouTube, and Kick.
API: 5Stack provides personal API keys for GraphQL access to a user's match and player data, and says keys can be revoked at any time.
Security controls: Administrators can require sign-in to view live streams and set minimum roles for streaming or spectating; the documentation advises treating API keys like passwords.
Backups: The system documentation says 5Stack takes automatic database backups and exposes backup status and history in its database dashboard.
Hosting requirement: 5Stack is self-hosted only, with no hosted or managed version for purchase; its FAQ says a Linux server and a domain are needed.
GPU requirement: In-browser demo playback, live streaming, and highlight and clip rendering require an NVIDIA GPU on a native Linux host.
Support: The maker's documentation directs users to Discord for questions, help, and contact with people running 5Stack.
Intended users: The maker describes the platform for communities and Discord servers, league and tournament operators, server hosts, organizations, schools, and LANs.
Price from: Free

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Sources

docs.5stack.gg· checked 28 Sept 2026
docs.5stack.gg/features/quick-play· checked 28 Sept 2026
docs.5stack.gg/features/· checked 28 Sept 2026
docs.5stack.gg/features/live-streaming· checked 28 Sept 2026
docs.5stack.gg/features/api-keys· checked 28 Sept 2026
docs.5stack.gg/features/admin/system· checked 28 Sept 2026
docs.5stack.gg/faq· checked 28 Sept 2026