NPN Advanced Packet Protection
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VisitNPN Advanced Packet Protection vs Shard
What both publish
| Fact | NPN Advanced Packet Protection | Shard |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The listing specifies Minecraft 1.20.1–Latest, Java 17 or newer, and Paper, Spigot, Bukkit, or Purpur server software. | The plugin requires Java 17 or newer and a Paper or Folia based server, and supports SQLite or MySQL storage. |
| Purpose | NPN is a lightweight Minecraft server plugin designed to protect against malformed packets, packet abuse, inventory exploits, and protocol manipulation. | Shard provides cloud protection against combat cheats on Minecraft servers. |
| Support | The maker invites users to report bugs, exploits, and false positives, request installation assistance or features, and join Discord. | Shard lists email for support, billing, and refund requests, plus Telegram and a Discord community. |
NPN Advanced Packet Protection plans
No prices published.
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 NPN Advanced Packet Protection 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.