GuardianAC
5.7#22 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planSelf-hosted
VisitGuardianAC vs Shard
What both publish
| Fact | GuardianAC | Shard |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The listed release is a Paper plugin for Minecraft 1.18. | The plugin requires Java 17 or newer and a Paper or Folia based server, and supports SQLite or MySQL storage. |
| Open source | The maker describes GuardianAC as open source. | Shard describes its software as fully open source and says users can inspect checks, self-host, or contribute on GitHub. |
| Purpose | GuardianAC is described as an advanced anti-cheat plugin intended to keep a server safe. | Shard provides cloud protection against combat cheats on Minecraft servers. |
| Support | The maker says it helps users with bugs on its Discord support server. | Shard lists email for support, billing, and refund requests, plus Telegram and a Discord community. |
GuardianAC plans
- GuardianACFree
Shard plans
- FreeFree
- Plus1,490 RUB a month
- Pro2,490 RUB a month
- Business3,490 RUB a month
- Scale4,990 RUB a month
- Max7,990 RUB a month
Pick GuardianAC if…
It suits operators of self-hosted Paper servers running Minecraft 1.18 who want a configurable anti-cheat plugin. Server owners should note that the listing does not specify a license.
Pick Shard if…
Shard suits Minecraft server operators using Paper or Folia who want cloud-based combat-cheat detection and centralized server statistics. The free plan is listed for one server and up to 10 players online; larger server and player limits are available on paid plans.