ExploitShield vs GK AntiCheat
| ExploitShield | GK AntiCheat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | — | self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Server platforms | Paper, Spigot, Folia | Spigot |
| Minecraft versions | 1.17.x – 1.21.x | 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16 |
| Detection coverage | packet exploits, crash attempts, invalid NBT data, malicious payloads, duplication methods | Hacked clients; spamming bots |
| Enforcement actions | alert, cancel, kick, ban, IP ban, custom commands | Kick; automatic ban; whitelist exclusion |
| Replay analysis | No | No |
| Paid from | — | 4.99 one-time |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins. On Samsung Mobile US Press, GK AntiCheat scores higher on our published basis.