Gaming & Minecraft
Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins in 2026
Server operators choosing an anti-cheat plugin can compare what it detects, how it responds and where it runs. Compared on detection coverage and enforcement actions, these entries also show Minecraft versions and server platforms, along with licensed server details and replay analysis.
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Intave Intave is aimed at operators of Minecraft servers running Spigot.
From €0.79/mo Free plan Web · Self-hosted8.7 Visit Specs - 02 GuardAC
GuardAC suits Minecraft server operators using Paper, Spigot, Purpur, or Folia who want combat detection with staff alerts or automated enforcement.
Free plan Open source Web · API8.4 Visit Specs - 03 Advanced Anti-Cheat
It is for PocketMine-MP server operators seeking a free, self-hosted plugin with movement, combat and gameplay checks.
Free plan Self-hosted8.3 Visit Specs - 04 MLSAC
MLSAC suits Minecraft server owners who want cloud-scored combat checks and configurable responses.
Free plan Web · Windows8.1 Visit Specs - 05 AntiGuard
AntiGuard suits administrators running Paper or Purpur 1.20.x servers who want dashboard-based review and live detection settings.
Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted8.0 Visit Specs - 06 CheckHacks
CheckHacks suits Minecraft server administrators seeking server-side checks for client mods and hack clients without requiring players to install a client mod.
Free plan Web · Self-hosted8.0 Visit Specs - 07 Artemis AntiCheat API · Self-hosted7.8 Visit Specs
- 08 Matrix AntiCheat From $15/mo Free trial API · Self-hosted7.8 Visit Specs
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CheatDetector Self-hosted7.7 Visit Specs - 10 FoxAddition Anti-Cheat
It suits Minecraft server administrators seeking additional configurable checks alongside an existing anti-cheat.
Free plan Self-hosted7.7 Visit Specs - 11 MOG-ANTICHEAT
It suits operators of Spigot or Paper servers running compatible Minecraft versions who want the listed PvP checks and enforcement controls.
Free plan Self-hosted7.7 Visit Specs - 12 Shard
Shard suits Minecraft server operators running Paper or Folia who want cloud statistics and automated combat-cheat detection.
From 1,490 RUB/mo Free plan Web · Self-hosted7.7 Visit Specs - 13 ExploitShield
It suits administrators of Paper, Spigot, or Folia Minecraft servers who need configurable protections against packet, crash, NBT, payload, and duplication exploits.
Free plan Self-hosted7.6 Visit Specs - 14
FairPlay AntiCheat Self-hosted7.6 Visit Specs - 15
Polar Anticheat Polar suits Minecraft server operators seeking automated cheat checks and configurable mitigation.
From €15/mo Web · Windows · Linux · API7.6 Visit Specs - 16 Verus Anticheat API · Self-hosted7.6 Visit Specs
- 17 GK AntiCheat
It is aimed mainly at Kit PvP or SkillAPI server administrators using Spigot.
Free plan Self-hosted7.5 Visit Specs - 18 Medusa Free plan Self-hosted7.5 Visit Specs
- 19 Grace Anticheat
It suits Minecraft Java server operators who can self-host Paper or Velocity plugins and need configurable detection and enforcement.
Free plan Self-hosted7.4 Visit Specs - 20 GuardianAC Free plan Self-hosted7.4 Visit Specs
- 21 MX Anticheat Free plan Self-hosted7.3 Visit Specs
- 22 NoCheatPlus
It suits administrators running Minecraft Bukkit, Spigot, or CraftBukkit servers who need configurable anti-cheat checks.
Free plan Self-hosted7.3 Visit Specs - 23 VelocityGuard Free plan API · Self-hosted7.3 Visit Specs
- 24 AntiCheatX Self-hosted7.2 Visit Specs
- 25 BSAntiCheat Self-hosted7.2 Visit Specs
Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost points to consider. GuardAC, MLSAC and Intave are among the options, with CheckHacks also included. Check the compatibility details against the versions and platforms you run, then weigh the listed detection, enforcement and analysis capabilities for your server.