ExploitShield vs Shard
| ExploitShield | Shard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | — | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Server platforms | Paper, Spigot, Folia | Paper, Folia |
| Minecraft versions | 1.17.x – 1.21.x | — |
| Detection coverage | packet exploits, crash attempts, invalid NBT data, malicious payloads, duplication methods | killaura, aim assist, triggerbot |
| Enforcement actions | alert, cancel, kick, ban, IP ban, custom commands | — |
| Replay analysis | No | Yes |
| Licensed servers | — | 3 servers |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins. On Inferse, ExploitShield scores higher on our published basis.