ExploitShield vs FairPlay AntiCheat
| ExploitShield | FairPlay AntiCheat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | self-hosted | self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Server platforms | Paper, Spigot, Folia | Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur, Folia |
| Minecraft versions | 1.17.x – 1.21.x | 1.8–1.21+ |
| Detection coverage | packet exploits, crash attempts, invalid NBT data, malicious payloads, duplication methods | Aimbot, AutoClicker, Scaffold, Hitbox, Reach, Occlusion, FastBreak, Inventory, KillAura, AutoTotem, Elytra, BadPackets, Criticals, Macros, Timer, Invalid Place |
| Enforcement actions | alert, cancel, kick, ban, IP ban, custom commands | Cancel hits, reduce damage, prevent block placement, notify staff, run commands, apply victim compensation |
| Replay analysis | No | — |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins. On The Geeks Club, FairPlay AntiCheat scores higher on our published basis.