AntiCheatX
5.1#40 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsSelf-hosted
VisitAntiCheatX vs Shard
What both publish
| Fact | AntiCheatX | Shard |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The listed requirements are Minecraft 1.21.1, Paper or a compatible fork, and Java 21 or higher. | The plugin requires Java 17 or newer and a Paper or Folia based server, and supports SQLite or MySQL storage. |
| Detection | It lists checks for flying, speed hacks, X-ray, KillAura, reach, NoFall, timer manipulation, scaffolding, and irregular movement. | Shard says its behavior analysis is trained on real gameplay and detects cheaters without manual review. |
| Integrations | The README lists Multiverse support for handling world changes and compatibility with Paper-compatible server forks. | The documentation describes optional WorldGuard region controls and database options including SQLite, MySQL, and MariaDB. |
| Punishments | Available configured actions include NONE, WARN, KICK, and BAN, with temporary ban duration configurable in minutes. | The quick start says the plugin defaults to a kick on the first detection, followed by temporary bans up to 30 days. |
| Purpose | AntiCheatX is an anti-cheat plugin for Paper Minecraft servers, designed to detect and prevent cheating while minimizing server impact. | Shard provides cloud protection against combat cheats on Minecraft servers. |
| Support | The README directs users to the GitHub issue tracker, discussions, and wiki for support and documentation. | Shard lists email for support, billing, and refund requests, plus Telegram and a Discord community. |
AntiCheatX plans
No prices published.
Shard plans
- 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
Pick AntiCheatX if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Shard if…
Shard suits Minecraft server operators using Paper or Folia who want cloud-based combat-cheat detection and centralized server statistics. The free plan is listed for one server and up to 10 players online; larger server and player limits are available on paid plans.