CheatDetector
5.6#28 in minecraft anti-cheat plugins$4.99 one-timeSelf-hosted
VisitCheatDetector vs Shard
What both publish
| Fact | CheatDetector | Shard |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | It supports Paper 1.21.1+ and 26.1+ or compatible forks including Purpur and Folia, and requires PacketEvents. | The plugin requires Java 17 or newer and a Paper or Folia based server, and supports SQLite or MySQL storage. |
| Purpose | CheatDetector identifies installed cheat mods on Minecraft players when they join a server. | Shard provides cloud protection against combat cheats on Minecraft servers. |
| Support | The listing includes support from the creator, and the maker invites questions or issue reports through Discord at @lukeplaystv. | Shard lists email for support, billing, and refund requests, plus Telegram and a Discord community. |
CheatDetector plans
- CheatDetector$4.99, paid once
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 CheatDetector 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.