Shard vs Verus Anticheat
Shard
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| Figure | Shard | Verus Anticheat |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | 1,490 RUB/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Spec score · Minecraft anti-cheat plugins | 8.1 (#7) | 7.7 (#18) |
| Spec score · Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins | 7.7 (#12) | 7.6 (#16) |
| Compatibility | The plugin requires Java 17 or newer and a Paper or Folia based server, and supports SQLite or MySQL storage. | Verus says it is compatible with any plugin because it operates at the packet level. |
| Integrations | The documentation describes optional WorldGuard region controls and database options including SQLite, MySQL, and MariaDB. | The FAQ identifies Stripe as the primary payment gateway and says customers can ask about paying with crypto through Discord. |
| Support | Shard lists email for support, billing, and refund requests, plus Telegram and a Discord community. | The maker directs users to open a Discord ticket for support or to request to test Verus. |
Plans
Shard
- FreeFree
- Plus1,490 RUB a month
- Pro2,490 RUB a month
- Business3,490 RUB a month
- Scale4,990 RUB a month
- Max7,990 RUB a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Verus Anticheat
- Regular$60, paid once
- Premium$125, paid once
- Custom$200, paid once
In their own words
Shard
Shard is a Minecraft server anti-cheat service combining a plugin for self-hosted servers with a cloud dashboard. Its behavior analysis is trained on real gameplay, and Shard says it detects cheaters without manual review. Listed detection coverage includes killaura, aim assist and triggerbot. The dashboard brings statistics for connected servers together. To set it up, users install the plugin, create a server in the dashboard and connect it with the /shard connect command. The plugin requires Java 17 or newer and a Paper or Folia server; supported storage options include SQLite and MySQL, with MariaDB also described in the documentation. Shard describes its software as open source, and the plugin is licensed under GPLv3. Shard 1 Flash is available on any plan; the more accurate Shard 1 Pro is available on paid plans after account verification. A credit covers 400,000 checks with Flash or 100,000 with Pro. The Free plan is free and includes five monthly credits, one server and up to 10 online players.
Verus Anticheat
Verus Anticheat has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.