AntiCheatAddition vs GuardAC
AntiCheatAddition
github.comGuardAC
guardac.netSide by side
| Figure | AntiCheatAddition | GuardAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins | 7.0 (#31) | 8.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Minecraft anti-cheat plugins | 6.6 (#38) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Purpose | AntiCheatAddition is a Spigot anti-cheat extension focused on cheat classes and player-information leaks that general-purpose anti-cheat solutions may not consistently address. | GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft that detects KillAura and aim assist from how players move the crosshair in combat. |
| Support | The project directs users to its official Spigot resource for supported releases, administration guidance, and customer support. | Support is offered through Telegram, Discord, GitHub issues, and the community site. |
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In their own words
AntiCheatAddition
AntiCheatAddition has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
GuardAC
GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft servers that looks for KillAura, aim assist, and unusual combat crosshair movement. It runs server-side, so players install nothing. During fights, the plugin sends a short set of crosshair-movement numbers to the cloud rather than video. The system learns a player's usual mouse movement and can flag changes in that style during a session. Staff receive alerts with a player name and score, and can handle punishment manually or automate it. Configurable thresholds range from alert-only operation to automatic bans. Listed enforcement actions include logs, kicks, bans, broadcasts, console commands, and optional combat suppression; replay analysis is also listed. The plugin supports Paper, Spigot, Purpur, and Folia servers running Minecraft 1.16 or newer. Supported servers require Java 17 or newer; Minecraft 26.1 and 26.2 require Java 25. The service combines a server plugin with a cloud API accessed using an API key. The free plan is listed at free, and a trial key is issued after sign-up without a card.