Intave

Intave is a server-side anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft servers running Spigot. It suits operators who want configurable detection and enforcement, with paid tiers aimed at networks that need automation detection and priority support. Its broad detection and response toolkit is compelling, but plan selection and the internet requirement for some detections deserve attention.

Overview

Intave emulates game code, compares the resulting behavior, and corrects discrepancies to detect cheating. That approach is designed to keep detection aligned with the game, while replay analysis gives server teams another way to examine incidents. Intave supports Minecraft versions 1.8 through 26.3.

The plugin can respond with notifications, movement corrections, kicks, temporary or permanent bans, custom proxy commands, inventory closing, item-use resets, and packet stopping or delay. Operators can choose among actions rather than relying on detection alone to determine what happens to a player.

Key features

Detection and server operation

Every plan includes movement and combat cheat detection. Base and Enterprise add combat automation and build automation detection, a meaningful distinction for servers that need those categories covered. Some detections require an active internet connection, so Intave may not fit operators who need all detection to work offline.

Intave is multithreaded and designed to handle any number of players. The company says its workflow can run up to 50 times faster than equivalent game code and sustain thousands of players. It also claims penetration resistance, including against cheats made specifically for Intave; these are vendor claims rather than guarantees for an individual server.

Integrations and maintenance

Intave runs as a Spigot plugin. Its Proxy Support plugin can run commands remotely on a Bungeecord instance from Spigot, which can help connect enforcement to a proxy-based setup. The Storage addon supports PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, MongoDB, or per-machine file storage. Intave Bootstrap downloads and updates the software automatically.

An optional Agent uses Java Instrumentation API access to patch Minecraft server classes temporarily at runtime. It requires at least 50MB of heap and does not permanently change the server jar. That avoids permanent jar modification, but the additional runtime requirement is worth weighing for constrained servers.

Pricing

Intave has a free plan and paid plans priced at €79.00 per month, billed per kilo player-hour. One kPH is one thousand hours of playtime, so the paid price is tied to usage rather than being a flat monthly fee for every server.

• Free — free: movement and combat cheat detection for everyone. It omits combat automation and build automation detection, and has no priority support. It is the practical starting point for servers that need the core detection categories without paid support.
• Base — €79 a month, billed per kilo player-hour: aimed at smaller networks, with movement, combat, combat automation, and build automation detection, plus priority support. Choose it when those additional detection categories matter and the network falls within the intended smaller-network tier.
• Enterprise — €79 a month, billed per kilo player-hour: aimed at large networks, available from 100kPH/month, with all listed detections and priority support. The usage threshold makes it a poor fit for networks below that scale.

The listed price for both paid tiers is the same, but Enterprise has a 100kPH/month minimum availability threshold. Confirm how expected playtime maps to kPH before choosing a tier.

Platforms

Intave is self-hosted software for Spigot servers, with web access also listed as a platform. The server platform is Spigot; supported Minecraft versions run from 1.8 through 26.3.

Who it's for

Intave is best suited to Spigot server operators who want server-side movement and combat detection, replay analysis, and a choice of enforcement actions. Base is the relevant paid option for smaller networks needing combat automation or build automation detection. Large networks at or above 100kPH/month can consider Enterprise for the same listed detection breadth and priority support.

It is less suitable for teams that require offline operation for every detection, since some checks need an active internet connection, or for servers outside the Spigot platform.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The free plan includes movement and combat detection, letting operators start with core coverage at no charge.
• Pros: Base and Enterprise add combat automation and build automation detection, while both paid tiers include priority support.
• Pros: A wide range of enforcement actions, replay analysis, storage choices, and proxy command support give operators options for fitting the plugin into server workflows.
• Cons: The free plan excludes two detection categories and priority support, so it may not cover networks with broader needs.
• Cons: Some detections require an active internet connection, which rules out fully offline operation for those checks.
• Cons: Paid pricing is billed per kilo player-hour, and Enterprise is only available from 100kPH/month; operators need to account for both usage and tier eligibility.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins.

Choose Nimbus AntiCheat if a free, self-hosted option with 43 checks, per-check punishments, player reports, staff inspection tools, and Discord webhook notifications better suits your needs.

Shard may suit operators who want software described as fully open source, with the option to inspect checks, self-host, or contribute on GitHub.

GuardAC is another freemium alternative with a free plan and free trial.

NoCheatPlus is a free alternative: a Minecraft Bukkit/Spigot server plugin under GPL-3.0.

MLSAC offers a free Beginner plan that includes its Mini model; it is listed for web and Windows.

GrimAC is an alternative with an open-source Grim 2.0 plan described as having community support and no limits.

FairPlay AntiCheat is a paid, self-hosted alternative with a one-time license price of 39.99 USD for its Combat AntiCheat plan.

VoidAC is another free alternative, listed for API and self-hosted use.

Verdict

Intave is a strong fit for Spigot operators who want server-side detection paired with flexible enforcement, especially when paid coverage for combat automation and build automation matters. Its free plan makes core movement and combat detection accessible, while the paid tiers add broader coverage and priority support. Look elsewhere if offline operation is essential for every detection, if your server does not run Spigot, or if the usage-based paid structure does not fit your network.