GrimAC vs GuardAC
| GrimAC | GuardAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | — | api, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Server platforms | Bukkit/Spigot/Paper and most forks; Folia; Fabric | Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Folia |
| Minecraft versions | 1.8–26.1 | 1.16 and newer |
| Detection coverage | Movement, reach, NoFall, timer, AntiKnockback, NoSlow, Scaffold/block placement, bad packets, crashes | KillAura, aim assist, abnormal combat crosshair movement, sharp player movement-style changes |
| Enforcement actions | In-game alerts, Discord webhooks, kicks, and custom commands | alerts, logs, kicks, bans, broadcasts, console commands, optional combat suppression |
| Replay analysis | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins. On Inferse, GuardAC scores higher on our published basis.