GuardAC vs NoCheatPlus
GuardAC
guardac.netNoCheatPlus
github.comSide by side
| Figure | GuardAC | NoCheatPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins | 8.4 (#2) | 7.3 (#22) |
| Spec score · Minecraft anti-cheat plugins | 8.8 (#2) | 7.7 (#16) |
| Installation | Installation consists of downloading one jar, placing it in the server plugins directory, starting once, entering the API key, and running /guard reload. | The README instructs administrators to place the NoCheatPlus JAR in the server's plugins folder and start a Spigot or CraftBukkit server. |
| Purpose | GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft that detects KillAura and aim assist from how players move the crosshair in combat. | NoCheatPlus is an anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft Bukkit/Spigot servers that aims to enforce vanilla mechanics and prevent abuse of Minecraft or its protocol. |
| Support | Support is offered through Telegram, Discord, GitHub issues, and the community site. | The README links to project issues and tickets and to a project wiki for documentation. |
Plans
In their own words
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.
NoCheatPlus
NoCheatPlus is a free anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft Bukkit, Spigot, and CraftBukkit servers. It is designed to enforce vanilla mechanics and prevent abuse of Minecraft or its protocol. Checks cover movement, fighting, block breaking and placing, inventory behavior, chat and command spam, captcha use, enderpearl abuse, and other malicious activity. Movement checks include flying, speed, excessive packets, fall damage, no-clipping, and vehicle movement. Fight checks address fake critical hits, out-of-reach attacks, excessive hit rates, and invulnerability. Administrators can configure checks and apply actions such as cancellation, logging, server commands, bans, kicks, or denying login. The plugin offers API hooks for exemptions and violation processing. Installation consists of placing its JAR in the server plugins folder and starting Spigot or CraftBukkit. ProtocolLib is required for some network checks, including attack-frequency monitoring. Supported Minecraft versions listed range from 1.7.10 through 1.12.2. The project is GPL-3.0 licensed.