ExploitShield
6.4#12 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planSelf-hosted
VisitExploitShield vs MLSAC
What both publish
| Fact | ExploitShield | MLSAC |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The README lists Minecraft 1.17.x–1.21.x and Paper, Spigot, and Folia, with Java 17+ required. | The maker says PacketEvents is built into the plugin jar and no client mod is needed. |
| Purpose | ExploitShield is an open-source Minecraft server plugin for protection against packet exploits, crash attempts, invalid NBT data, malicious payloads, and duplication methods. | MLSAC is a neural-network anticheat for Minecraft servers. |
| Support | The project directs users to its Discord community for help, bug reports, and feature suggestions, and welcomes GitHub issues and contributions. | The wiki offers support tickets, Telegram and Discord for setup help. |
ExploitShield plans
- FreeFree
MLSAC plans
- BeginnerFree
Pick ExploitShield if…
It suits Minecraft server administrators using Paper, Spigot, or Folia who need configurable packet, crash, NBT, and duplication protections. Administrators must meet its Java and plugin dependencies.
Pick MLSAC if…
MLSAC is for Minecraft server owners seeking server-side combat-cheat detection and configurable enforcement. It may also suit operators who want cloud-based analysis without a client mod.