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Best Minecraft anti-cheat plugins in 2026

Server owners can use Minecraft anti-cheat plugins to tackle cheating on their servers. This list includes free, freemium and open-source options for people choosing a tool on a budget.

• 53 apps
• How the order is worked out

1. 1 G

   GuardAC

   Free plan Open source APIWeb

   GuardAC combines server-side combat detection with staff alerts and configurable enforcement. Check the Java requirements and cloud data flow against your server’s setup before choosing it.

   9.0 Free plan Visit site
2. 2 A

   AntiGuard

   Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

   AntiGuard offers server-side detection, enforcement actions, a dashboard, and a REST API at no cost. Its stated requirements are specific to Paper or Purpur 1.20.x and Java 17.

   7.5 Free plan Visit site
3. 3

   Intave

   Free plan Self-hostedWeb

   Intave offers a free entry plan and broader listed detection coverage on its paid plans, with several response options.

   7.4 Free plan · paid from €0.79 Visit site
4. 4 M

   MLSAC

   Free plan WebWindows

   MLSAC combines remote combat analysis with configurable enforcement for Minecraft servers. Consider its cloud data handling and daily request pause when choosing a plan.

   7.4 Free plan Visit site
5. 5 C

   CheckHacks

   Free plan Self-hostedWeb

   CheckHacks offers server-side checks, configurable detections and browser-based scan management at no cost.

   7.3 Free plan Visit site
6. 6 M

   MOG-ANTICHEAT

   Free plan Self-hosted

   MOG-ANTICHEAT provides a free set of checks and immediate enforcement controls for compatible Minecraft servers.

   7.2 Free plan Visit site
7. 7 A

   Advanced Anti-Cheat

   Free plan Self-hosted

   The plugin lists a wide range of checks for PocketMine-MP, but its vAlpha label and feature-status caveat call for care. Review which options are active before relying on a particular protection.

   7.2 Free plan Visit site
8. 8 V

   VelocityGuard

   Free plan APISelf-hosted

   VelocityGuard focuses on movement cheats, with configurable leniency, exemptions, and setback enforcement. Check the differing Paper version details against the server before installing.

   7.2 Free plan Visit site
9. 9 E

   ExploitShield

   Free plan Self-hosted

   ExploitShield offers a broad set of configurable server protections and response actions. Server administrators should check the listed Minecraft version and dependency requirements before using it.

   7.1 Free plan Visit site
10. 10 F

    FoxAddition Anti-Cheat

    Free plan Self-hosted

    FoxAddition provides configurable checks and several listed enforcement responses for supported Minecraft servers.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
11. 11 G

    GK AntiCheat

    Free plan Self-hosted

    GK AntiCheat lists verification, enforcement, and administration tools for certain Minecraft server setups.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $4.99 Visit site
12. 12 G

    Grace Anticheat

    Free plan Self-hosted

    Grace combines configurable alerts and enforcement with proxy and standalone Paper deployment options. It remains in beta, and its core detection logic is closed source.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
13. 13 M

    Medusa

    Free plan Self-hosted

    Choose Medusa if you run a compatible Spigot server and want configurable server-side detection with moderation actions and integration options.

    7.1 Open source Visit site
14. 14 M

    MX Anticheat

    Free plan Self-hosted

    Choose MX Anticheat if you operate a Minecraft server and want configurable aim-hack detection with on-server training and administration tools.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
15. 15 N

    Nimbus AntiCheat

    Free plan Self-hosted

    Nimbus offers configurable cheat detection and staff tools at no listed cost. Operators should note its Java, PacketEvents and Paper requirements, and that punishments start disabled.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
16. 16 N

    NoCheatPlus

    Free plan Self-hosted

    NoCheatPlus provides configurable server-side checks and several ways to respond to violations.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
17. 17 T

    TruthfulAC

    Free plan Self-hosted

    TruthfulAC lists a range of anti-cheat checks and is free to use, but its maker warns that the current version produces many false flags.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
18. 18 W

    Windfall Anti-Cheat

    Free plan Self-hosted

    Windfall provides broad exploit detection and configurable enforcement for several Minecraft server platforms at no listed cost.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
19. 19 X

    xoxo AntiCheat

    Free plan Self-hosted

    Choose xoxo AntiCheat if you run a supported Paper, Bukkit, or Spigot server and want configurable checks, rubberbanding, and automatic bans in a free MIT-licensed plugin.

    7.0 Open source Visit site
20. 20 G

    GuardianAC

    Free plan Self-hosted

    GuardianAC is a free option for the specific Paper and Minecraft 1.18 combination listed. Check the compatibility and unspecified license before choosing it.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
21. 21 S

    Shard

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Shard combines a server plugin with a cloud dashboard, and offers a free plan as well as paid plans with higher player, server, and credit limits.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
22. 22 V

    Vacan

    Free plan Self-hosted

    Choose Vacan if you run a self-hosted Minecraft server and want the listed detection checks and moderation commands at no cost. Its tested version range extends from 1.12 through 1.21.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
23. 23 V

    VoidAC

    Free plan APISelf-hosted

    VoidAC provides broad detection coverage with confidence-based enforcement and administrative review tools.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
24. 24 M

    Moa

    Free plan Linux

    Moa provides several focused retro-system simulations and useful debugging controls in a free Rust project.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
25. 25 I

    IceLater

    Free plan Self-hosted

    IceLater focuses on configurable detection and cumulative violation enforcement for Spigot and Paper.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Start by identifying where your server and related tools run—self-hosted, API, web, Linux, Windows or macOS. Then review the free-plan scope, any trial limits and the permissions granted by an open-source licence.

Questions

Are Minecraft anti-cheat plugins free?

Free plans are listed for the tools in this category. Freemium options may also sell paid plans: Intave starts at €0.79 and GK AntiCheat at $4.99.

Which Minecraft anti-cheat plugins are open source?

Medusa is listed as open source. Other tools may be free without publishing open-source code, so check the licence before choosing.

Can I try an anti-cheat plugin before paying?

Some entries include a free trial. Check each trial's duration, limits and feature access before relying on it.

What platforms do these tools support?

The category covers self-hosted, API, web, Linux, Windows and macOS platforms. Confirm the specific tool's platform requirements.

What is the difference between free and freemium?

Free listings show a free plan without a listed paid starting price. Freemium listings provide a free plan and may offer paid features or plans.

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