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Instead of GuardAC
Best GuardAC Alternatives in 2026
GuardAC is a cloud Minecraft anti-cheat focused on combat crosshair movement. It runs through a server plugin and API, so players install nothing. It supports Paper, Spigot, Purpur, and Folia from Minecraft 1.16, with Java 17 or newer.
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MLSAC
For Minecraft servers, MLSAC uses a plugin to identify combat cheats including KillAura, TriggerBot, AimAssist, Reach and attacks through walls.
- Free
- Windows
- Web
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Intave
Intave provides server-side cheating protection for Minecraft Spigot servers running versions 1.8 through 26.3.
- Free
- Web
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MOG-ANTICHEAT
MOG-ANTICHEAT is a free plugin that runs on self-hosted Spigot and Paper Minecraft servers.
- Free
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CheckHacks
CheckHacks is a free, server-side Minecraft anticheat that looks for client-side mods and hack clients without requiring players to install a client mod.
- Free
- Web
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AntiGuard
AntiGuard is a free anti-cheat plugin for Minecraft servers running Paper or Purpur.
- Free
- Web
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GK AntiCheat
GK AntiCheat is a Minecraft server plugin intended to block hackers from entering a server.
- Free
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NoCheatPlus
NoCheatPlus is a free anti-cheat plugin for administrators running Minecraft Bukkit, Spigot or CraftBukkit servers.
- Free
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Nimbus AntiCheat
Nimbus AntiCheat is a free, standalone anticheat plugin for Minecraft servers running Paper or a compatible fork.
- Free
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GuardianAC
GuardianAC is a free, open-source anti-cheat plugin for self-hosted Minecraft servers.
- Free
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The alternatives below change the detection focus, hosting model, or server coverage. Some run fully on your server, while others add checks for client mods, movement, packet exploits, or broader combat behavior.