GuardAC vs ReducedX-Anti Cheat

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.

ReducedX-Anti Cheat is a free, self-hosted anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft Java Edition servers using Paper or Spigot. The listing specifies Minecraft 1.21.x compatibility. Combat checks look for KillAura, attacks beyond 3.2 blocks, AutoClicker, AntiKnockback, and hitbox exploits. Movement checks cover Speed, Fly, NoFall, Jesus, Step, and Scaffold, with lag compensation and a TPS-based safe mode. World checks use mining paths and ore rates to identify XRay and also detect FastPlace. PacketFlood, JoinFlood, and ReconnectSpam protections address packet-spam and bot attacks. Staff can use the /punish GUI to issue warnings, kicks, mutes, and bans, including permanent and IP bans; button access is permission-based, and alert levels can be configured. The config.yml and lang.yml files allow changes to messages, sensitivity, thresholds, per-world checks, and bypass permissions. Violation decay and combination detection are also included. Listed commands cover information, logs, alerts, spectating, and reloading. The listing names ReducedG as author and identifies the license as MIT.