GuardAC vs Shard
| GuardAC | Shard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Server platforms | Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Folia | Paper, Folia |
| Minecraft versions | 1.16 and newer | — |
| Detection coverage | KillAura, aim assist, abnormal combat crosshair movement, sharp player movement-style changes | killaura, aim assist, triggerbot |
| Enforcement actions | alerts, logs, kicks, bans, broadcasts, console commands, optional combat suppression | — |
| Replay analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Licensed servers | — | 3 servers |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins. On Specifiction, GuardAC scores higher on our published basis.