Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins
Alternatives to GuardAC
GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft combat. Its server-side plugin sends crosshair-movement numbers to the cloud, where player mouse patterns are learned and unusual changes can trigger alerts. It targets KillAura, aim assist, and abnormal combat movement, with replay analysis, logs, and optional enforcement from kicks to bans. Players install nothing. The service supports Paper, Spigot, Purpur, and Folia on Minecraft 1.16 and newer, requires Java 17 or newer, and offers a free plan at free.
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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 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 - 03 MLSAC
MLSAC suits Minecraft server owners who want cloud-scored combat checks and configurable responses.
Free plan Web · Windows8.1 Visit Specs - 04 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 - 05 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 - 06 Artemis AntiCheat API · Self-hosted7.8 Visit Specs
- 07 Matrix AntiCheat From $15/mo Free trial API · Self-hosted7.8 Visit Specs
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CheatDetector Self-hosted7.7 Visit Specs - 09 FoxAddition Anti-Cheat
It suits Minecraft server administrators seeking additional configurable checks alongside an existing anti-cheat.
Free plan Self-hosted7.7 Visit Specs - 10 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 - 11 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 - 12 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 - 13
FairPlay AntiCheat Self-hosted7.6 Visit Specs - 14
Polar Anticheat Polar suits Minecraft server operators seeking automated cheat checks and configurable mitigation.
From €15/mo Web · Windows · Linux · API7.6 Visit Specs - 15 Verus Anticheat API · Self-hosted7.6 Visit Specs
- 16 GK AntiCheat
It is aimed mainly at Kit PvP or SkillAPI server administrators using Spigot.
Free plan Self-hosted7.5 Visit Specs - 17 Medusa Free plan Self-hosted7.5 Visit Specs
- 18 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 - 19 GuardianAC Free plan Self-hosted7.4 Visit Specs
- 20 MX Anticheat Free plan Self-hosted7.3 Visit Specs
- 21 NoCheatPlus
It suits administrators running Minecraft Bukkit, Spigot, or CraftBukkit servers who need configurable anti-cheat checks.
Free plan Self-hosted7.3 Visit Specs - 22 VelocityGuard Free plan API · Self-hosted7.3 Visit Specs
- 23 AntiCheatX Self-hosted7.2 Visit Specs
- 24 BSAntiCheat Self-hosted7.2 Visit Specs
- 25 Moa Linux7.2 Visit Specs
- 26 Nimbus AntiCheat
It suits Paper server operators prepared to monitor alerts, tune checks, test enforcement, and enable punishments when ready.
Free plan Self-hosted7.1 Visit Specs - 27 TruthfulAC Free plan Self-hosted7.1 Visit Specs
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Vulcan Anti-Cheat API · Self-hosted7.1 Visit Specs - 29 Aegis AntiCheat Self-hosted7.0 Visit Specs
- 30 AntiCheatAddition Self-hosted7.0 Visit Specs
Choosing instead of GuardAC
An alternative may fit better when you need checks beyond combat movement, self-hosting, broader integrations, or support for a different server setup. GuardAC depends on a plugin, cloud API, and internet-connected service, while some options keep software and data on your server. Compare detection coverage, supported Minecraft and server versions, installation effort, staff dashboards or APIs, punishment controls, and evidence handling. Also weigh each product’s free or paid terms, storage choices, and whether its workflow matches how your staff review and respond to suspected cheating.