GuardAC vs VelocityGuard
| GuardAC | VelocityGuard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Server platforms | Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Folia | Paper |
| Minecraft versions | 1.16 and newer | Paper 1.21.11, 1.21.10, and 1.21.8 |
| Detection coverage | KillAura, aim assist, abnormal combat crosshair movement, sharp player movement-style changes | speed, flight, timer, hover, and ascent cheats |
| Enforcement actions | alerts, logs, kicks, bans, broadcasts, console commands, optional combat suppression | rubber-band/setback to the last valid position; API option to teleport to the highest solid block |
| Replay analysis | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins. On Inferse, GuardAC scores higher on our published basis.