Polar Anticheat
6.4#5 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFrom €15 a monthWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitPolar Anticheat vs Shard
What both publish
| Fact | Polar Anticheat | Shard |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Documented requirements include x86_64, Linux or Windows, an uninterrupted internet connection, Java 8 or higher, Spigot/Paper, OpenSSL 1.1, and libc6 2.25 or higher on Linux. | The plugin requires Java 17 or newer and a Paper or Folia based server, and supports SQLite or MySQL storage. |
| Purpose | Polar is SaaS cheat prevention software aimed at limiting cheaters from gaining an unfair advantage on Minecraft servers. | Shard provides cloud protection against combat cheats on Minecraft servers. |
| Support | The documentation directs users to its Discord support server, while the terms say technical support is not guaranteed and may incur additional fees. | Shard lists email for support, billing, and refund requests, plus Telegram and a Discord community. |
Polar Anticheat plans
- Small server€15 a month
- Medium server€29 a month
- Large server€59 a month
- Enterprise Custom SolutionPriced on request
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 Polar Anticheat if…
Polar suits Minecraft server operators seeking cloud-assisted cheat detection and mitigation across supported server platforms. Operators must meet technical, domain, playerbase, and website requirements.
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.