FairPlay AntiCheat vs GuardAC
FairPlay AntiCheat
fairplay.arkflame.comGuardAC
guardac.netSide by side
| Figure | FairPlay AntiCheat | GuardAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins | 7.6 (#14) | 8.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Minecraft anti-cheat plugins | 7.1 (#29) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Purpose | FairPlay is a combat-focused Minecraft server anticheat for PvP, SMP, Practice, Factions, Survival, and competitive networks. | GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft that detects KillAura and aim assist from how players move the crosshair in combat. |
| Support | The listing includes support from the creator, and the maker's site directs buyers to BuiltByBit for purchase and download access. | Support is offered through Telegram, Discord, GitHub issues, and the community site. |
Plans
FairPlay AntiCheat
- FairPlay - Combat AntiCheat$39.99, paid once
- Source Code add-on$79.99, paid once
In their own words
FairPlay AntiCheat
FairPlay AntiCheat 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.