GuardAC suits Minecraft server operators using Paper, Spigot, Purpur, or Folia who want combat alerts or automated enforcement.
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Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins 2026
Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
GuardAC leads this list of 57 (record score 5.1, free plan). Intave is next (record score 5.0, free plan), and Shard is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 5.0).
Minecraft anti-cheat plugins help server owners detect rule-breaking and apply server actions. This list helps you compare tools before choosing one for a Minecraft server.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 GuardAC | GuardAC suits Minecraft server operators using Paper, Spigot, Purpur, or Folia who want combat alerts or automated enforcement. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Intave | Intave suits Spigot server operators looking for movement and combat cheat detection, with additional automation detection on Base and Enterprise. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Shard | Shard suits Minecraft server operators using Paper or Folia who want combat-cheat detection and a dashboard for server statistics. | 5.0 | 1,490 RUB a month | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Polar Anticheat | 4.7 | €15 a month, billed yearly | — | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 MLSAC | MLSAC is a cloud-processed neural-network anti-cheat for Minecraft combat, including KillAura, AimAssist and Reach. | 4.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 06 CheckHacks | CheckHacks is a server-side Minecraft plugin that detects some client mods through sign translation responses. | 4.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Matrix AntiCheat | 4.4 | $15 a month | Free trial | API, Self-hosted | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Advanced Anti-Cheat | Advanced Anti-Cheat vAlpha is a Minecraft plugin with listed movement and combat checks, including Anti Fly and Anti Aimbot. | 4.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Self-hosted | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 09 MOG-ANTICHEAT | It suits operators of compatible Spigot or Paper servers who want cheat detection and enforcement for PvP play. | 4.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Self-hosted | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 10 VelocityGuard | VelocityGuard simulates Minecraft movement and checks tick timing in a Paper server plugin. | 4.3 | Free plan | Free plan | API, Self-hosted | 11 Oct 2026 |
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Intave
Intave suits Spigot server operators looking for movement and combat cheat detection, with additional automation detection on Base and Enterprise.
WebSelf-hosted Record5.0 Visit
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Shard
Shard suits Minecraft server operators using Paper or Folia who want combat-cheat detection and a dashboard for server statistics.
WebSelf-hosted Record5.0 Visit
04
Polar Anticheat
WebWindowsLinux+2 Record4.7 Visit
05
MLSAC
MLSAC is a cloud-processed neural-network anti-cheat for Minecraft combat, including KillAura, AimAssist and Reach.
WebWindows Record4.6 Visit
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CheckHacks
WebSelf-hosted Free plan Record4.4 Visit CheckHacks is a server-side Minecraft plugin that detects some client mods through sign translation responses.
8
Advanced Anti-Cheat
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.3 Visit Advanced Anti-Cheat vAlpha is a Minecraft plugin with listed movement and combat checks, including Anti Fly and Anti Aimbot.
9
MOG-ANTICHEAT
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.3 Visit It suits operators of compatible Spigot or Paper servers who want cheat detection and enforcement for PvP play.
10
VelocityGuard
APISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.3 Visit VelocityGuard simulates Minecraft movement and checks tick timing in a Paper server plugin.
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AntiGuard
WebAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.2 Visit AntiGuard is a Paper and Purpur Minecraft plugin with cheat checks, a web dashboard and a REST API.
12
FoxAddition Anti-Cheat
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.2 Visit FoxAddition Anti-Cheat is an add-on Minecraft plugin for specific hacks, with stated Spigot, fork and Folia support.
13
Medusa
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.2 Visit Medusa uses heuristic checks to detect Minecraft cheats, including aimbots, autoclickers and reach exploits.
14
Moa
Linux Free plan Record4.2 Visit Moa is a Linux emulator and simulator for computers using 68000 and Z80 CPUs.
15
Verus Anticheat
APISelf-hosted $60 one-time Record4.2 Visit Verus is a paid packet-based Minecraft anti-cheat for server versions 1.7 through 1.20.1.
16
AntiCheatAddition
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit AntiCheatAddition is a Spigot anti-cheat extension for cheat classes and player-information leaks.
17
HackerBuster
Free plan Record4.1 Visit HackerBuster is a Minecraft anti-cheat project with basic safeguards that users can extend.
18
IceLater
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit IceLater is a modular anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft Java Spigot and Paper servers.
20
Nimbus AntiCheat
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit Nimbus suits server operators who can review alerts, tune checks, test enforcement, and decide when to enable punishments.
21
NoCheatPlus
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit NoCheatPlus is a Bukkit and Spigot Minecraft plugin with checks for movement, combat, blocks, inventory and chat spam.
22
NXAntiCheat
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit NXAntiCheat is a server-side anti-cheat plugin for Paper 1.21 or newer that analyzes player behavior.
23
TruthfulAC
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit TruthfulAC is a multi-version Minecraft project with movement and combat checks; its maker reports many false flags.
24
xoxo AntiCheat
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.1 Visit xoxo AntiCheat is a server-side plugin for Paper and Bukkit Minecraft servers with 18 checks.
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Aegis AntiCheat
Self-hosted Free plan Record4.0 Visit Aegis is a Minecraft server detection system using asynchronous packet review and physics validation.
Before you choose
Check the pricing path
Look for a free plan when you want to start without a paid commitment. A free trial can provide another way to evaluate a tool before paying.
Compare the published paid-from price with the features you need. Pricing models on the list include free and freemium options.
Match the server platform
Confirm that the plugin fits your setup. Listed platform types include self-hosted servers, APIs and web tools, with support also listed for Linux, Windows and macOS.
A tool built for a different platform may not fit your server workflow, so check this field before comparing detection features.
Compare detection coverage
Review the Minecraft versions and detection coverage shown for a tool. Version support can affect whether it fits your server software and player base.
Use the detection details to focus on the behaviors you need to monitor rather than treating plugin names as interchangeable.
Review enforcement controls
Compare the enforcement actions listed for each tool. Choose controls that match how your server handles suspected cheating and rule violations.
Check licensed-server support when your server uses a commercial license or needs that form of compatibility.
Consider replay analysis
Replay analysis is a separate comparison field on this list. Check whether it appears when reviewing tools that need an after-the-fact view of player activity.
If replay review matters to your moderation process, compare that field alongside detection coverage and enforcement actions.
Read the licence
If you need to inspect or change code, check the tool's licence and whether its project is open source. Licence terms can affect how you deploy or modify a plugin.
Questions
Do these Minecraft anti-cheat plugins have free plans?
The list records whether a tool has a free plan. It also separates free trials and paid-from pricing, so check those fields for the option you want.
Which platforms do the listed tools support?
Platform labels include self-hosted servers, APIs, web, Linux, Windows and macOS. Check the platform field for the tool and server setup you use.
Can I compare Minecraft version support?
Yes. Minecraft versions are one of the comparison fields. Check the versions listed for a plugin before adding it to a server.
Do these tools list enforcement actions?
Yes. Enforcement actions are included as a comparison field, letting you review how a tool handles detected activity.
Is replay analysis included?
Replay analysis is one of the listed comparison fields. Check the tool details to see whether it supports the review workflow you need.
Are any listed tools open source?
Open-source status is recorded as a comparison detail. Check the licence and project page for the tool you are considering.
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