BSAntiCheat
5.2#34 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsSelf-hosted
VisitBSAntiCheat vs Shard
What both publish
| Fact | BSAntiCheat | Shard |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The project README lists Paper 1.21.10+ and Folia; Modrinth lists Paper, Folia and Purpur and Minecraft Java versions 1.21.x, 26.1.x, 26.2 and 26.3. | The plugin requires Java 17 or newer and a Paper or Folia based server, and supports SQLite or MySQL storage. |
| Detection | It checks movement, combat, world interaction, inventory, vehicles, XRay behavior, and packet-level activity. | Shard says its behavior analysis is trained on real gameplay and detects cheaters without manual review. |
| Integrations | Packet-level checks require PacketEvents; optional integrations include LuckPerms, PlaceholderAPI, Geyser/Floodgate, and ViaVersion. | The documentation describes optional WorldGuard region controls and database options including SQLite, MySQL, and MariaDB. |
| Purpose | BSAntiCheat is a lightweight Minecraft server anti-cheat plugin for Paper 1.21.10+ with Folia support. | Shard provides cloud protection against combat cheats on Minecraft servers. |
| Support | The project listing invites feedback and bug reports. | Shard lists email for support, billing, and refund requests, plus Telegram and a Discord community. |
BSAntiCheat 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 BSAntiCheat 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.