NoCheatPlus
5.8#17 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planSelf-hosted
VisitNoCheatPlus vs Shard
What both publish
| Fact | NoCheatPlus | Shard |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The project says the latest version can run across multiple past Minecraft versions and offers configuration options for issues with specific blocks. | The plugin requires Java 17 or newer and a Paper or Folia based server, and supports SQLite or MySQL storage. |
| Purpose | 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. | Shard provides cloud protection against combat cheats on Minecraft servers. |
| Support | The README links to project issues and tickets and to a project wiki for documentation. | Shard lists email for support, billing, and refund requests, plus Telegram and a Discord community. |
NoCheatPlus plans
- NoCheatPlusFree
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 NoCheatPlus if…
NoCheatPlus is for administrators managing Minecraft Bukkit, Spigot, or CraftBukkit servers who want configurable checks against cheating and protocol abuse.
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.