GuardAC
7.1#2 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planWebAPI
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MX Anticheat
6.3#17 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planSelf-hosted
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| Fact | GuardAC | MX Anticheat |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Installation consists of downloading one jar, placing it in the server plugins directory, starting once, entering the API key, and running /guard reload. | Installation is described as downloading a JAR, placing it in the server plugins folder, and restarting the server; pretrained weights load from the JAR. |
| Purpose | GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft that detects KillAura and aim assist from how players move the crosshair in combat. | MX is a Minecraft anticheat for detecting aim hacks, with stated support for Minecraft versions 1.8–1.21. |
| Support | Support is offered through Telegram, Discord, GitHub issues, and the community site. | The repository has a GitHub Issues page for project issues. |
GuardAC plans
- FreeFree
MX Anticheat plans
- MX AnticheatFree
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 MX Anticheat if…
MX Anticheat is aimed at Minecraft server operators seeking aim-hack detection and configurable alerts or lag-backs. It may suit operators who want to collect player samples and train the network on their server.