Matrix AntiCheat vs VelocityGuard
| Matrix AntiCheat | VelocityGuard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Server platforms | Spigot, Paper, Purpur, Folia | Paper |
| Minecraft versions | 1.8.8 (v1_8_R3) LTS; 1.12.2 (v1_12_R1) LTS; 1.13.x deprecated; 1.14.x deprecated; 1.15.x deprecated; 1.16.x; 1.17.x; 1.18.x; 1.19.x; 1.20.x; 1.21.x | Paper 1.21.11, 1.21.10, and 1.21.8 |
| Detection coverage | Combat: KillAura/Aimbot/AimAssist, Hitbox/Reach, AutoClicker, Criticals, Anti Knockback, Auto Tap/Super Knockback, Auto Block; Movement: Speed/Fly, LongJump/HighJump/Step/Jetpack, Jesus/WaterWalk, BoatFly/BoatSpeed/EntitySpeed/EntityFly, ElytraFly/ElytraBoost, Riptide Boost, Anti Levitation, Phase; Player: NoFall, Timer; Delay: Fast Bow, Fast Eat/Use, Fast Place, Fast Break, Fast Inventory; World: Scaffold, Tower; Other: Baritone, Freecam | speed, flight, timer, hover, and ascent cheats |
| Enforcement actions | Cancel attacks; cancel movement; notify administrators; kick players; generate NPC checks; execute configurable commands | rubber-band/setback to the last valid position; API option to teleport to the highest solid block |
| Licensed servers | 3 servers | — |
| Replay analysis | No | — |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Matrix AntiCheat scores higher on our published basis.