GuardAC vs Vulcan Anti-Cheat
GuardAC
guardac.net
Vulcan Anti-Cheat
vulcanac.netSide by side
| Figure | GuardAC | Vulcan Anti-Cheat |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins | 8.4 (#2) | 7.1 (#29) |
| Spec score · Minecraft anti-cheat plugins | 8.8 (#2) | 7.1 (#30) |
| 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 installation guide instructs users to place Vulcan and PacketEvents in the server plugins folder. |
| Purpose | GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft that detects KillAura and aim assist from how players move the crosshair in combat. | Vulcan is a Minecraft anticheat that detects and prevents cheating on servers using packet-level analysis. |
| Support | Support is offered through Telegram, Discord, GitHub issues, and the community site. | The site says support tickets are answered in minutes, often instantly, when staff are awake; its wiki says users must verify their account before receiving support. |
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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.
Vulcan Anti-Cheat
Vulcan Anti-Cheat has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.