NoCheatPlus vs Shard
| NoCheatPlus | Shard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | self-hosted | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Server platforms | Bukkit, Spigot, CraftBukkit | Paper, Folia |
| Minecraft versions | 1.12-1.12.2; 1.11-1.11.2; 1.10-1.10.2; 1.9.4; 1.8.4-1.8.8; 1.7.10 | — |
| Detection coverage | flying, speeding, combat hacks, fast block breaking, nukers, inventory hacks, chat spam, block interaction, block placement, network packet abuse | killaura, aim assist, triggerbot |
| Enforcement actions | cancel, logging, server commands, ban, kick, deny login | — |
| Replay analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Licensed servers | — | 3 servers |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins. On Everything Xiaomi, NoCheatPlus scores higher on our published basis.