HubservicesGCafeInternet cafe software
NEWThe new-generation GCafe Update — multi-source downloads, only the changed parts →

Internet cafe software GCafe — a Hubservices product

GCafe+ Billing (with Membership), GCafeBoot, GCafe Portal and GameMenu are free, with no limit on the number of PCs. Only GCafe Update — automatic game updates — is charged per PC. Everything uses one account.

GCafe+ Billing also works for cafes, pool halls and PlayStation rooms thanks to virtual clients. Our main focus is still internet cafes and cyber gaming rooms.

Billing & MembershipGame updatesGCafeBootPortalGameMenuVirtual clients
GCafe Portal: revenue dashboard for an internet cafe

GCafe Portal — your cafe's revenue every day

Try the interface

Try GCafe internet cafe software right on your screen.

Switch between the two tabs to see how owners follow game updates with GCafe Update and internet cafe revenue with GCafe Portal every day.

Simulated interface with sample data — your cafe's real numbers appear after installation.

A complete solution

All the software your gaming cafe needs, from the cashier counter to every client PC.

GCafe products share the same data: players top up at the counter, play at the client PC, and you check the results on Portal.

At the counter
Free

GCafe+ Billing

Internet cafe billing software for charging time, selling services, stock, shift handover, chat and remote control of client PCs.

  • Members, top-up accounts and promo accounts kept separate
  • Prices by PC group and by time slot
  • Top up X get Y, coupons, night combos
  • Virtual clients for cafe tables, pool tables and PlayStation
  • Chat with players: receive top-up requests, top up right in the chat window, with a sound alert
See GCafe+ Billing →
Game updates
Paid

GCafe Update

Games download and update automatically, 24/7, for the whole room.

  • Multi-source downloads, only the changed parts
  • PC group management, monitoring on your phone
  • Charged per PC, 6-month plan
See GCafe Update →
Client PCs
Free

GCafeBoot

Diskless client PCs that boot from the server over the LAN.

  • One shared image for the whole room
  • Game cache on the server's RAM and SSD
  • Reboot and it's clean, maintain it once
See GCafeBoot →
For owners
Free

GCafe Portal

Know whether your cafe is making or losing money each day, even when you're not there.

  • Revenue dashboard and peak hours
  • Revenue ledger template S1a-HKD (Circular 152/2025)
  • Banners, wallpapers, lucky wheel
See GCafe Portal →
On the client PC
Free

GameMenu

A clean, good-looking game menu. Players turn on a PC and see their games right away.

  • Game grid and quick game search
  • Lucky wheel that gives away play time
  • Video Editor, Image Editor, Chat Hub
  • Built into the new client interface: top up, order services, chat with the counter
See GameMenu →
Many business types, one Billing

GCafe+ Billing works for cafes, pool halls and PlayStation too.

With virtual clients, each table or device becomes a PC in Billing: open it to charge by the hour and add services, just like a real client PC. Internet cafes and cyber gaming rooms are still where GCafe goes deepest, with GCafeBoot, GCafe Update and GameMenu for client PCs.

Main focus

Internet cafes, cyber gaming rooms

Real client PCs, with GCafeBoot, GCafe Update, GameMenu and Portal. This is still the sector GCafe focuses on most.

  • Billing by PC group and time slot
  • Automatic game updates
  • Diskless client PCs
See GCafe+ Billing →
Cafe

Virtual cafe tables

Turn each cafe table into a virtual PC. Open the table, charge by the hour and add drinks like you would on a client PC.

  • One table is one virtual PC
  • Add services, take orders at the counter
Pool hall

Virtual pool tables

Create virtual pool tables to charge by playing time and sell drinks and snacks in the same software.

  • One table is one virtual PC
  • Charge by the hour, add services
Console

PlayStation, Xbox, Switch

Create virtual PCs for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, VR headsets or racing simulators and charge by the hour like real PCs.

  • Choose the device type and icon
  • Place it in its own PC group
Virtual clients (vClient)

How to use virtual clients for cafes, pool halls and PlayStation.

No computer at every table? You can still manage it. Just create a virtual PC for that table or device in GCafe+ Billing and GCafe Portal.

Create a virtual client in a few steps

Name the PC, choose a group, a device type and a display icon. Device types include PlayStation, PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, VR headset, racing simulator, table, pool table and other. See more on the GCafe+ Billing page.

  • Name it your way, for example PS5-01 or Table 01
  • Place it in an existing PC group or type a new group name
  • Choose a display icon and add a note for each PC
Add virtual PC (vClient) window in GCafe Portal: enter the PC name, choose a group, a device type such as PlayStation, Xbox or pool table, and a display icon
Add a virtual PC: choose the device type and icon

One list for many kinds of devices

On the counter screen, staff see every device by PC group. A cafe table or PlayStation carries a vClient label. Open it to charge by the hour and add services like a real PC.

  • Real PCs, cafe tables and PlayStation consoles in one list
  • Filter by status: in use, ready, needs attention, offline
  • Pending payments and debts show right below
GCafe+ Billing: list of client PCs including real PCs, Cafe table 001 and a PlayStation, with PC counts by status and a panel for pending payments and debts
GCafe+ Billing: real and virtual PCs in one list

Manage virtual PCs on GCafe Portal

Cafe tables and PlayStation consoles appear in the same list as client PCs. Staff open hourly billing, add services and collect payment as they would with a real PC.

  • Track the online status of each virtual PC
  • Turn on or off, edit or delete a PC right in the list
  • Pending payments show together with real PCs
Virtual client list in GCafe Portal: Cafe table 001 and a PlayStation both online, split by PC group
Virtual PC list by PC group

One price list for real and virtual PCs

Virtual PCs are placed in PC groups just like real ones, so prices follow the PC group and the account group. If a cafe or pool hall wants separate prices for each area, create a separate PC group.

  • Prices by PC group and account group (guest, member…)
  • Real and virtual PCs sit in the same group
Price list by PC group in GCafe Portal: real and virtual PCs of the Default group, hourly price by account group
Price list by PC group and account group

Promo time slots and tiered pricing

Set separate prices by time of day, or tiered pricing so the first hour and later hours are charged differently. The panel on the right lets you test the price before applying it.

  • Promo time slots by day of the week
  • Tiered pricing for the Guest group
  • Test the price before you save and apply it
PC group promotion settings: promo time slots for members, tiered pricing for guests and a price test panel
Time slots, tiers and price testing
New chat in GCafe+ Billing

Players ask for a top-up, and the counter clicks Top up right in the chat window.

Players don't need to call staff or walk to the counter. They send a message from the client PC, the counter receives it in GCafe+ Billing, handles it fast, and a sound alerts staff when a player sends a chat.

The counter gets top-up requests and clicks Top up right in the chat window

The Chat tab groups conversations by PC. When a player asks for a top-up, the counter sees the amount and the current balance, then clicks Top up or Decline. See more on the GCafe+ Billing page.

  • A sound alert when a player sends a chat, so staff don't miss a message
  • Pick a quick top-up amount or type the amount to top up
  • Ready-made replies such as "Got it, the counter has received it" or "Staff is on the way to your PC"
  • Old requests are marked, so you only handle the latest one
GCafe+ Billing Chat tab: list of PCs that sent messages, a top-up request card with Top up and Decline buttons, quick top-up amounts and a chat window with quick replies
GCafe+ Billing: Chat tab with a player's top-up request

On the player's side: top up, call the counter and chat right on the client PC

Players check their remaining time, balance and reward points, and top up using the amounts your cafe sets. If they need anything, they message the counter and never leave their seat.

  • Top up by preset amount, scan a QR code or call the counter for a cash top-up
  • Redeem a coupon card right on the account page
  • Quick messages: report an issue, PC lag/error, headset/mouse, change PC, payment, call staff
  • Quick top-up buttons for several amounts right in the chat window with the counter
Account page on the new GCafe+ client PC: time left, balance, top-up amounts, QR code, coupon redemption, history and a chat window with the counter and quick messages
The player's account page on the new client PC
New client interface

The new GCafe+ client: GameMenu and services on one screen.

The new version of GCafe+ Billing has a client interface that merges GameMenu into one screen: players play games, order food and drinks, top up and message the counter without opening another app.

GameMenu, services and chat with the counter in one interface

The home page shows games in progress, the cafe's games, a quick service order section and a need-help button. The sidebar has the game library, food and services, chat room, news and promotions, and account. See more on the GameMenu page.

  • Continue playing and filter your cafe's games by genre
  • Quickly order food and drinks right on the client PC
  • Call staff, report an issue or change PC with one button
  • A News and promotions section lets you send announcements to players
  • A lucky wheel that gives players free play time
New GCafe+ client interface with GameMenu built in: continue playing, the cafe's games, quick service ordering, a need-help button, call staff and report an issue
The new client interface with GameMenu built in
How GCafe works

One player visit, the whole GCafe suite at work

  1. 01

    Billing

    The player logs in as a member and tops up at the counter.

  2. 02

    GCafeBoot

    The client PC boots clean from the server, the same as every day.

  3. 03

    Update

    Games are already updated automatically, so the player can start right away.

  4. 04

    Membership

    Prices by PC and time slot apply automatically; top up X get Y goes into the promo account.

  5. 05

    GameMenu & IPBoot

    The player spins the lucky wheel to win play time, and gets extra perks when playing Garena games.

  6. 06

    Portal

    The owner checks revenue on their phone and exports the revenue ledger at the end of the period.

The new GCafe Update

Ever waited all night for a game to update? The new version is different.

Multi-source downloads, only the changed parts

GCafe Update has been completely rewritten with multi-source download technology: several connections speed things up at once, it picks the fastest route on its own, and it downloads only what changed. See details on the GCafe Update page.

  • The system upgrades itself, no reinstall; you can't go back to the old version
  • Web console, monitor on your phone
  • Keeps the GCafe client on your client PCs as it is
GCafe Update: a game downloading from multiple sources
A game downloading from multiple sources in the GCafe Update console
Why choose GCafe

Alongside Vietnamese internet cafes for 15+ years [Cần xác nhận].

Managed to regulation

GCafe+ Billing helps you manage public Internet access points as required by regulation (Decree 72/2013, now replaced by Decree 147/2024/NĐ-CP) [Cần xác nhận]: user accounts, website access logs, and blocking unsuitable websites and apps.

See GCafe+ Billing →

From Garena to Hubservices

GCafe began in the Garena era; since 15 May 2019 it has been run by Hubservices across Southeast Asia. A large user base means the product keeps getting feedback and improvements.

About Hubservices →

Game perks for your players

Players at cafes that use GCafe get extra perks in Garena games such as FIFA Online 4 through GCA IPBoot — one more reason for gamers to choose your cafe.

See X2 FIFA IPBoot →

A game library across countries

GCafe serves internet cafes in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Cambodia [Cần xác nhận], so the game library and download infrastructure keep growing.

See GCafe Update →
Cost

Billing, GCafeBoot, Portal, GameMenu: free.

You only pay for GCafe Update, charged per PC on a 6-month plan. Exact price: [Cần xác nhận] — see Pricing or call 1900 1232.

FAQ

Questions about GCafe internet cafe software

See also: GCafe+ Billing · GCafe Update · GCafe Portal · GameMenu · Download · Blog

Is GCafe internet cafe software free?
Yes. GCafe+ Billing (with Membership), GCafeBoot, GCafe Portal and GameMenu are free to use, with no limit on the number of PCs. Only GCafe Update — automatic game updates — is charged per PC.
How does the free package differ from the paid one?
They differ only in game updates. The free package is enough to bill players, manage members and run GCafeBoot and GameMenu. The paid package adds GCafe Update, which downloads and updates games automatically for the whole room. GCafe Update is charged per PC on a 6-month plan.
Can I use diskless client PCs?
Yes. GCafeBoot is the brand name that replaces Diskless / BootRom in GCafe. It's free and works with GCafe Update so the games on the server stay current for every client PC.
Can GCafe be used for cafes, pool halls and PlayStation rooms?
Yes. GCafe+ Billing and GCafe Portal let you create virtual clients: each cafe table, pool table or PlayStation is a virtual PC, and you can still open hourly billing and add services as with a real PC. GCafe's main focus is still internet cafes and cyber gaming rooms, which also get GCafeBoot, GCafe Update and GameMenu. See more on GCafe+ Billing.
Can players top up through chat?
Yes. Players tap to request a top-up or message the counter right on the client PC. In GCafe+ Billing, staff see the request with the amount and balance, then click Top up or Decline right in the chat window. Billing plays a sound when a player sends a chat.
What software do I need to open a new internet cafe?
At minimum, billing software for the counter and a way to update games. The GCafe suite covers it all: Billing for charging and members, GCafeBoot, GameMenu for client PCs, Update for games and Portal for the owner.
Do I have to reinstall when I upgrade GCafe Update?
No. The system upgrades itself, with no reinstall, and you can't go back to the old version. GameMenu downloaded from IDC upgrades to the new version on its own. For GameMenu installed on drive C:, open Super Image to update it automatically, then close it.
Who installs and supports GCafe at my cafe?
GCafe agents are available in every province and city [Cần xác nhận]. You can also call the hotline 1900 1232 or leave your phone number on the Pricing page.
Opening a new cafe or switching from other software?
Full-suite installation and moving member, game and PC group data: [Cần xác nhận]. Call 1900 1232 for advice specific to your cafe.
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