Shard
6.8#3 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFrom 1,490 RUB a monthFree planWebSelf-hosted
Visit| Fact | Shard | Vacan |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The documentation describes optional WorldGuard region controls and database options including SQLite, MySQL, and MariaDB. | The maker says a packet library might be used in the future, but that it was unlikely at the time of the post. |
| Purpose | Shard provides cloud protection against combat cheats on Minecraft servers. | Vacan is described as a lightweight, advanced anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft servers. |
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.
Vacan suits Minecraft server administrators who want a free, self-hosted plugin with listed movement and block-related checks. It supports the Minecraft versions shown on its resource page.