> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # SA-MP vs open.mp: Which Server Should You Use? > SA-MP vs open.mp: open.mp is a SA-MP compatible server SA-MP clients can join, with config.json and a Game settings page. Compare them and learn how to move. open.mp (Open Multiplayer) is a multiplayer server for GTA San Andreas that is compatible with SA-MP: existing SA-MP clients can connect to it. On FREAKHOSTING, SA-MP runs the original 0.3.7-R2 server configured with `server.cfg`, while open.mp is a separate game with its own **Game settings** page and `config.json`. Choose SA-MP to run an unchanged 0.3.7 setup; choose open.mp for an actively developed server. | | SA-MP on FREAKHOSTING | open.mp on FREAKHOSTING | | - | - | - | | Server | SA-MP 0.3.7-R2 (`samp03svr`) | open.mp server (`omp-server`) | | Settings | `server.cfg` in **Files** | **Game settings** page or `config.json` | | Players join with | SA-MP client or open.mp launcher | SA-MP client or open.mp launcher | | Example gamemode | Grand Larceny | `gungame` | | Ban file | `samp.ban` | `bans.json` | | Admin login | `/rcon login` | `/rcon login` (switch RCON on first) | ## What is open.mp? open.mp is a multiplayer mod for GTA San Andreas made by the open.mp team. Its server replaces the SA-MP server, and its FAQ states that existing SA-MP clients can connect to it. The open.mp website also hosts the SA-MP documentation, and the open.mp team makes the open.mp launcher that players use to find servers. ## Which one should you choose? | Choose | When | | - | - | | **SA-MP** | You run an existing 0.3.7 gamemode with Linux plugins that you don't want to touch. | | **open.mp** | You start a new server, want settings you can change in the panel without editing files, or want to use open.mp's includes and components. | ## Can I use my SA-MP gamemode on open.mp? Usually yes, with some work. The open.mp guide to moving a gamemode says to: 1. Put your gamemode, filterscripts and plugins in the matching open.mp folders. 2. Replace `#include ` with `#include ` and compile the gamemode again. 3. Enter your gamemode in `config.json` (`pawn.main_scripts`) instead of `gamemode0`. 4. For some plugins, use the open.mp build. A few, such as Pawn.CMD, Pawn.RakNet and sscanf, go in the `components` folder instead of `plugins`. Follow the full [open.mp installation guide](https://open.mp/docs/server/Installation) for the current list of plugins that need an open.mp version. ## How to move from SA-MP to open.mp on FREAKHOSTING **1. Back up your SA-MP server** Make a [backup](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md) and download it, or download your `gamemodes`, `filterscripts`, `plugins` and `scriptfiles` folders with [SFTP](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-connect-via-sftp.md). **2. Get an open.mp server** open.mp is its own game on FREAKHOSTING. To switch an existing service, [open a ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) and ask what is possible for your service. **3. Upload your files** Upload your scripts and the open.mp builds of your plugins. Our [open.mp server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/open-mp/open-mp-server-hosting-guide.md) explains each step on the open.mp panel. **4. Set the game modes and plugins** Enter your game modes, filterscripts and plugins on the open.mp **Game settings** page, review and save, then restart. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can SA-MP players join an open.mp server? Yes. The open.mp FAQ states that existing SA-MP clients can connect to the open.mp server. ### Is SA-MP still updated? Our SA-MP servers run version 0.3.7-R2. New server features come from open.mp, which is developed by the open.mp team. ### Do my players need to change anything? No. Players join both servers with GTA San Andreas v1.0, the SA-MP client and, for the server list, the open.mp launcher. See [connect to your server](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/samp/how-to-connect-to-a-samp-server.md). ### Do my server.cfg settings carry over? Not automatically. open.mp uses `config.json` with different setting names. Set the same values, such as the name and password, on the open.mp **Game settings** page. ## Related guides > [card] [open.mp server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/open-mp/open-mp-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every open.mp page in one place. > [card] [SA-MP server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/samp/samp-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every SA-MP page in one place. > [card] [Install a gamemode](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/samp/how-to-install-a-samp-gamemode.md) > > Gamemodes on SA-MP. > [card] [Plugins and filterscripts](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/samp/how-to-install-samp-plugins-and-filterscripts.md) > > Plugins on SA-MP. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Checked against the official [open.mp FAQ](https://open.mp/faq) and [open.mp installation guide](https://open.mp/docs/server/Installation)** on 3 November 2026. Panel details tested on our Game Panel on 3 November 2026 (SA-MP 0.3.7-R2 and open.mp servers). > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** November 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.