GuardAC vs Matrix AntiCheat
| GuardAC | Matrix AntiCheat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $15/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | api, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Server platforms | Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Folia | Spigot, Paper, Purpur, Folia |
| Minecraft versions | 1.16 and newer | 1.8.8 (v1_8_R3) LTS; 1.12.2 (v1_12_R1) LTS; 1.13.x deprecated; 1.14.x deprecated; 1.15.x deprecated; 1.16.x; 1.17.x; 1.18.x; 1.19.x; 1.20.x; 1.21.x |
| Detection coverage | KillAura, aim assist, abnormal combat crosshair movement, sharp player movement-style changes | Combat: KillAura/Aimbot/AimAssist, Hitbox/Reach, AutoClicker, Criticals, Anti Knockback, Auto Tap/Super Knockback, Auto Block; Movement: Speed/Fly, LongJump/HighJump/Step/Jetpack, Jesus/WaterWalk, BoatFly/BoatSpeed/EntitySpeed/EntityFly, ElytraFly/ElytraBoost, Riptide Boost, Anti Levitation, Phase; Player: NoFall, Timer; Delay: Fast Bow, Fast Eat/Use, Fast Place, Fast Break, Fast Inventory; World: Scaffold, Tower; Other: Baritone, Freecam |
| Enforcement actions | alerts, logs, kicks, bans, broadcasts, console commands, optional combat suppression | Cancel attacks; cancel movement; notify administrators; kick players; generate NPC checks; execute configurable commands |
| Replay analysis | Yes | No |
| Licensed servers | — | 3 servers |
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