Shard
6.8#3 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFrom 1,490 RUB a monthFree planWebSelf-hosted
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VelocityGuard
6.5#11 in minecraft anti-cheat pluginsFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Shard | VelocityGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The plugin requires Java 17 or newer and a Paper or Folia based server, and supports SQLite or MySQL storage. | The v3.7 release says any Paper 26.2 server can use the plugin. |
| Detection | Shard says its behavior analysis is trained on real gameplay and detects cheaters without manual review. | It detects movement at the packet level on the Netty thread before the server processes it. |
| Purpose | Shard provides cloud protection against combat cheats on Minecraft servers. | VelocityGuard is a Minecraft Paper anti-cheat plugin designed to prevent extreme speed and flight cheats. |
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
VelocityGuard plans
- VelocityGuardFree
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.
Pick VelocityGuard if…
It suits Minecraft server operators running Paper who need movement-cheat detection and setback enforcement. Developers can also use its API for player-specific flight controls.