Head-to-head · Game Anti-Cheat Software
Easy Anti-Cheat vs FairFight
Easy Anti-Cheat leads on 1 check, FairFight on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEasy Anti-Cheat · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Easy Anti-Cheat
Easy Anti-Cheat scores higher on our rubric for game anti-cheat software: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Easy Anti-Cheat offers kernel-level client; FairFight doesn't.
Easy Anti-Cheat is the better fit for studios wanting broad, free anti-cheat coverage. FairFight is the better fit for studios prioritizing server-side behavioral detection.
- Easy Anti-Cheat fits best
Studios wanting broad, free anti-cheat coverage
- FairFight fits best
Studios prioritizing server-side behavioral detection
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Side by side
| Feature | Easy Anti-Cheat 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | FairFight 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Game Anti-Cheat Software | #7 in Game Anti-Cheat Software |
| Best for | Studios wanting broad, free anti-cheat coverage | Studios prioritizing server-side behavioral detection |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Support | Community, Docs | Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Easy Anti-Cheat 2/4 · FairFight 2/4 | ||
| Kernel-level client | ✓ (best) | — |
| Server-side detection | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Developer SDK | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware bans | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Cross-platform | Cross-platform |
| Deployment model | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Game engine support | Multiple | Multiple |
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| Our verdict | Easy Anti-Cheat is an anti-cheat service from Epic Online Services for multiplayer game developers. It is designed for studios that need cheat prevention, detection, enforcement, player reporting, and operational tooling across PC, mobile,… Read the review → |
FairFight is a non-invasive, server-side anti-cheat engine from i3D.net for AAA and independent game studios. It analyzes gameplay events and player statistics with configurable rules, statistical models, and server-side detection to… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Easy Anti-Cheat — where it wins
- Free services cover prevention, detection, enforcement, and reporting.
- Supports web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and cross-platform development.
- Dashboards, SDK integration, and developer portal tooling support operations.
Where it doesn't
- Kernel-level client support may require careful deployment planning.
- Paid tiers add similar listed capabilities across multiple plan names.
- SDK integration and configuration require developer involvement.
FairFight — where it wins
- Server-side detection analyzes gameplay events and player statistics
- Configurable rules support graduated warnings, restrictions, and suspensions
- Unity and Unreal Engine integrations connect through API-based event feedback
Where it doesn't
- Implementation centers on API-based event collection and action feedback
- Client-side protection is optional rather than the core product model
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Easy Anti-Cheat9.4/10 · Free plan
Broad cross-platform anti-cheat coverage with a free tier and developer tooling.
Try Easy Anti-CheatFull verdict → - FairFight8.4/10 · Pricing on request
A server-side anti-cheat engine with behavioral analytics, configurable enforcement, and API integrations.
Visit FairFightFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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