AntiCheatX
5.1#40 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsSelf-hosted
VisitAntiCheatX vs GuardAC
What both publish
| Fact | AntiCheatX | GuardAC |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Installation instructions say to place AntiCheatX.jar in the server’s plugins directory and configure it in plugins/AntiCheatX/config.yml. | Installation consists of downloading one jar, placing it in the server plugins directory, starting once, entering the API key, and running /guard reload. |
| Punishments | Available configured actions include NONE, WARN, KICK, and BAN, with temporary ban duration configurable in minutes. | The plugin supports configurable punishment ladders, animations, and automated actions such as kicks and bans. |
| Purpose | AntiCheatX is an anti-cheat plugin for Paper Minecraft servers, designed to detect and prevent cheating while minimizing server impact. | GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft that detects KillAura and aim assist from how players move the crosshair in combat. |
| Support | The README directs users to the GitHub issue tracker, discussions, and wiki for support and documentation. | Support is offered through Telegram, Discord, GitHub issues, and the community site. |
AntiCheatX plans
No prices published.
GuardAC plans
- FreeFree
Pick AntiCheatX if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick GuardAC if…
GuardAC suits Minecraft server staff who want combat-cheat alerts and configurable manual or automated enforcement. It is intended for Paper, Spigot, Purpur and Folia servers on Minecraft 1.16 or newer.