ExploitShield vs GuardianAC
| ExploitShield | GuardianAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | self-hosted | self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Server platforms | Paper, Spigot, Folia | Paper |
| Minecraft versions | 1.17.x – 1.21.x | 1.18 |
| Detection coverage | packet exploits, crash attempts, invalid NBT data, malicious payloads, duplication methods | — |
| Enforcement actions | alert, cancel, kick, ban, IP ban, custom commands | — |
| Replay analysis | No | — |
Both are listed in Best Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins. On The Geeks Club, GuardianAC scores higher on our published basis.