GuardAC
7.1#2 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planWebAPI
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Matrix AntiCheat
6.1#7 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFrom $15 a monthAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GuardAC | Matrix AntiCheat |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft that detects KillAura and aim assist from how players move the crosshair in combat. | Matrix is a Minecraft anti-cheat plugin that detects a wide range of cheats and hacks. |
| Support | Support is offered through Telegram, Discord, GitHub issues, and the community site. | The homepage directs users to Discord for questions and says the plugin is updated to fix bugs and support newer Minecraft versions. |
GuardAC plans
- FreeFree
Matrix AntiCheat plans
- Cloud$15 a month
- Premium$22, paid once
- Enterprise$129, paid once
Pick GuardAC if…
GuardAC suits Minecraft server staff who want combat-cheat alerts and configurable manual or automated enforcement. It is intended for Paper, Spigot, Purpur and Folia servers on Minecraft 1.16 or newer.
Pick Matrix AntiCheat if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.