Alternatives to GuardAC

{"intro": "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.\n\nAn 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.", "rows": [{"ref": "sw:mlsac", "name": "MLSAC", "best_for": "Cloud neural-network detection across several combat cheats", "pricing": "Free plan", "key_difference": "MLSAC adds neural-network scoring for camera movement and packets, covering TriggerBot, Reach, WallHit, and AimAssist beyond GuardAC’s focus.", "choose_when": "Choose it when you want remote model options and a configurable damage-reduction, kick, or ban ladder."}, {"ref": "sw:shard", "name": "Shard", "best_for": "Open-source cloud protection with centralized server statistics", "pricing": "Free plan", "key_difference": "Shard offers open-source self-hosting, a unified multi-server dashboard, and credit-based Flash or Pro models instead of GuardAC’s cloud-only service.", "choose_when": "Choose it when inspecting code, self-hosting, or managing statistics across connected servers matters more than GuardAC’s replay analysis."}, {"ref": "sw:intave", "name": "Intave", "best_for": "Scalable server-side movement and combat detection", "pricing": "Free plan · paid from €0.79", "key_difference": "Intave emulates game code for movement and combat checks and supports remote Bungeecord commands, unlike GuardAC’s crosshair-pattern analysis.", "choose_when": "Choose it when you need multithreaded processing, broad player scalability, or combat and movement coverage with paid tiers."}, {"ref": "sw:antiguard", "name": "AntiGuard", "best_for": "Free self-hosted checks with live dashboard and REST API", "pricing": "Free plan", "key_difference": "AntiGuard adds checks from Fly and Speed to NoFall and FastBreak, plus live settings, database choices, and a REST API.", "choose_when": "Choose it when local storage, live dashboard controls, or API access outweigh GuardAC’s cloud learning and replay workflow."}, {"ref": "sw:advanced-anti-cheat", "name": "Advanced Anti-Cheat", "best_for": "A GPL plugin with varied movement and gameplay checks", "pricing": "Free plan", "key_difference": "Advanced Anti-Cheat lists movement, combat, gameplay, duplication, and Xray checks, while GuardAC concentrates on cloud combat analysis.", "choose_when": "Choose it when a free GPL plugin covering Anti Fly, Anti Speed, Anti Aimbot, Anti Reach, and other checks suits your server."}, {"ref": "sw:checkhacks", "name": "CheckHacks", "best_for": "Detecting client mods through sign translation responses", "pricing": "Free plan", "key_difference": "CheckHacks probes client responses for mods and can integrate with four other anti-cheats, rather than analyzing combat movement like GuardAC.", "choose_when": "Choose it when client-mod detection, custom mod checks, double scans, or Discord webhooks are more useful than GuardAC’s combat scoring."}, {"ref": "sw:mog-anticheat", "name": "MOG-ANTICHEAT", "best_for": "Lightweight PvP protection on older Spigot servers", "pricing": "Free plan", "key_difference": "MOG-ANTICHEAT targets Spigot 1.8.9 with checks including Scaffold, Spider, Timer, and PacketSpammer, unlike GuardAC’s newer multi-server support.", "choose_when": "Choose it when your 1.8.9 PvP server needs a local plugin with toggleable checks and permission-based alerts."}]}