Instead of AntiGuard
AntiGuard alternatives
AntiGuard is a free, self-contained anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft Paper and Purpur servers. Its checks cover Fly, Speed, Reach, NoSwing, KillAura, AutoClick, NoFall and FastBreak, with flag, kick and ban actions. Admins can review flags, bans and kicks and adjust detection settings live in the embedded web dashboard. A REST API provides stats and configuration endpoints, and AntiGuard can reuse LuckPerms database storage or fall back to bundled SQLite. Setup is a single JAR, with Paper or Purpur 1.20.x and Java 17 specified as requirements.
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MLSAC
Free plan WebWindowsCloud neural-network combat analysis — MLSAC sends combat movement and hit data to cloud models for combat checks, while AntiGuard runs as a self-contained server plugin.
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CheckHacks
Free plan Self-hostedWebDetecting client mods with sign translation checks — CheckHacks detects client-side mods through sign translation responses and can integrate with other anticheats, unlike AntiGuard’s gameplay checks.
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GuardAC
Free plan Open source APIWebCloud-based combat aim detection — GuardAC learns a player’s usual mouse movement and sends crosshair-movement numbers to its cloud, unlike AntiGuard’s self-contained checks.
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Intave
Free plan Self-hostedWebMovement and combat detection with proxy support — Intave emulates game code and offers movement and combat detection, with combat and build automation detection on higher plans.
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MOG-ANTICHEAT
Free plan Self-hostedFree PvP checks on Spigot 1.8.9 — MOG-ANTICHEAT targets Spigot 1.8.9 PvP and adds checks such as Spider, Timer, Scaffold and PacketSpammer.
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Shard
Free plan Self-hostedWebOpen-source cloud combat protection — Shard provides cloud combat protection, a multi-server dashboard and open-source software that users can self-host or inspect.
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Advanced Anti-Cheat
Free plan Self-hostedA broad set of listed plugin checks — Advanced Anti-Cheat lists checks including Anti Xray, Anti Dup and Anti Auto-Gap, but its README says unchecked options may be in development or testing.
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ExploitShield
Free plan Self-hosted - 9
FoxAddition Anti-Cheat
Free plan Self-hosted - 10
GK AntiCheat
Free plan Self-hosted - 11
Aegis AntiCheat
Free plan Self-hosted - 12
AntiCheatAddition
Free plan Self-hosted - 13
AntiCheatX
Free plan Self-hosted - 14
DuckyAntiCheat
Free plan APISelf-hosted - 15
Grace Anticheat
Free plan Self-hosted - 16
GuardianAC
Free plan Self-hosted - 17
Medusa
Free plan Self-hosted - 18
MX Anticheat
Free plan Self-hosted - 19
Nimbus AntiCheat
Free plan Self-hosted - 20
NoCheatPlus
Free plan Self-hosted - 21
VelocityGuard
Free plan APISelf-hosted - 22
IceLater
Free plan Self-hosted - 23
TruthfulAC
Free plan Self-hosted - 24
Vacan
Free plan Self-hosted
The README describes AntiGuard as an MVP, and it has no replay analysis. Its stated server and version requirements may also rule it out for teams using other server software or Minecraft versions. Alternatives shift the trade-offs: some send combat data to cloud models, some specialize in detecting client mods, and others offer broader server compatibility or additional check types. Compare detection focus, server compatibility, data handling, staff workflow and operating requirements. A cloud service changes where analysis happens; a self-hosted plugin keeps the focus on the server. Also consider whether the alternative’s pricing and plan distinctions fit your server.
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