GuardAC
7.1#2 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planWebAPI
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NoCheatPlus
5.8#17 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planSelf-hosted
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| Fact | GuardAC | NoCheatPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Installation consists of downloading one jar, placing it in the server plugins directory, starting once, entering the API key, and running /guard reload. | The README instructs administrators to place the NoCheatPlus JAR in the server's plugins folder and start a Spigot or CraftBukkit server. |
| Purpose | GuardAC is a cloud anti-cheat for Minecraft that detects KillAura and aim assist from how players move the crosshair in combat. | NoCheatPlus is an anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft Bukkit/Spigot servers that aims to enforce vanilla mechanics and prevent abuse of Minecraft or its protocol. |
| Support | Support is offered through Telegram, Discord, GitHub issues, and the community site. | The README links to project issues and tickets and to a project wiki for documentation. |
GuardAC plans
- FreeFree
NoCheatPlus plans
- NoCheatPlusFree
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 NoCheatPlus if…
NoCheatPlus is for administrators managing Minecraft Bukkit, Spigot, or CraftBukkit servers who want configurable checks against cheating and protocol abuse.