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NESS Anti-Cheat Reloaded vs Vulcan Anti-Cheat
Both stand on minecraft anti-cheat plugins. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan
Visit NESS Anti-Cheat Reloaded 
Paid APISelf-hosted
Vulcan Anti-Cheat combines broad detection categories with support for several Minecraft server platforms. Check compatibility, the PacketEvents requirement, and the one-server license before purchasing.
Visit Vulcan Anti-CheatThe facts
| NESS Anti-Cheat Reloaded | Vulcan Anti-Cheat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | API, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Vulcan Anti-Cheat: $19.99, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | spigotmc.org | vulcanac.net |
| On minecraft anti-cheat plugins | #47 of 57 | #55 of 57 |
NESS Anti-Cheat Reloaded: what it does well
Vulcan Anti-Cheat: what it does well
- Supports Minecraft versions 1.8 through 1.21.11
- Covers combat, movement, and player checks
- Works with Spigot, Paper, Pufferfish, and Purpur
- Provides configured command enforcement actions
- Includes lifetime updates and support
What to know first
- Requires PacketEvents API installation
- No free plan or trial
- License covers one server
- Some server software is incompatible
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