Matrix AntiCheat
6.1#7 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFrom $15 a monthAPISelf-hosted
VisitMatrix AntiCheat vs Shard
What both publish
| Fact | Matrix AntiCheat | Shard |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Matrix is a Minecraft anti-cheat plugin that detects a wide range of cheats and hacks. | Shard provides cloud protection against combat cheats on Minecraft servers. |
| Support | The homepage directs users to Discord for questions and says the plugin is updated to fix bugs and support newer Minecraft versions. | Shard lists email for support, billing, and refund requests, plus Telegram and a Discord community. |
Matrix AntiCheat plans
- Cloud$15 a month
- Premium$22, paid once
- Enterprise$129, paid once
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 Matrix AntiCheat if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.