GuardAC
7.1#2 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planWebAPI
VisitGuardAC vs Nimbus AntiCheat
Nimbus AntiCheat
5.8#16 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planSelf-hosted
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| Fact | GuardAC | Nimbus AntiCheat |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft that detects KillAura and aim assist from how players move the crosshair in combat. | Nimbus is a standalone anticheat for Minecraft servers that uses movement prediction and packet inspection to detect cheats. |
| Support | Support is offered through Telegram, Discord, GitHub issues, and the community site. | The maker directs bug reports, false positive reports, and feature requests to Discord or the SpigotMC Discussion tab rather than reviews. |
GuardAC plans
- FreeFree
Nimbus AntiCheat plans
- FreeFree
- Nimbus 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 Nimbus AntiCheat if…
Nimbus suits Paper server operators who can monitor alerts, tune checks, test enforcement, and enable punishments when ready. It is intended for Java-edition players on supported Paper versions.