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Head-to-head · Minecraft Moderation Plugins

ExtraBan vs LibertyBans

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ExtraBan #6 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins 8.2/10 Open source ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit ExtraBan
LibertyBans #7 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit LibertyBans

ExtraBan leads on 0 checks, LibertyBans on 0, and 4 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 scoreExtraBan · 8.2/10
  • Free planonly LibertyBans
  • Most featuresExtraBan · 2 of 6

ExtraBan scores higher on our rubric for minecraft moderation plugins: 8.2 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

ExtraBan is the better fit for open-source reports and punishment tools. LibertyBans is the better fit for multi-instance punishment enforcement.

  • ExtraBan fits best

    Open-source reports and punishment tools

  • LibertyBans fits best

    Multi-instance punishment enforcement

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Side by side

Feature ExtraBan 8.2/10 Visit ↗ LibertyBans 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 8.1
Ranking #6 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins #7 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins
Best for Open-source reports and punishment tools Multi-instance punishment enforcement
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Open source Free plan
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Support Community Community, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ExtraBan 2/6 · LibertyBans 1/6
Report workflow ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Chat filters ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Staff web panel Not checked yet Not checked yet
Proxy support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Staff notes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audit logs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers bans, freezes, mutes, warnings, softbans, and reports
  • Adds staff chat, moderation history, undo, and confirmation tools
  • Supports YAML or SQLite storage with useful server integrations
  • Broad punishment commands, histories, lists, and temporary actions
  • Alt detection, staff exemptions, and /blame accountability
  • Supports proxies, multiple instances, and local or remote databases
Cons
  • Focused on Paper servers rather than broader platform coverage
  • Requires server administrators to manage installation and storage
  • Integrations center on LuckPerms, PlaceholderAPI, Discord, and bStats
  • Requires self-hosted deployment and administration
  • Configuration may require careful template and layout planning
  • Documentation site currently displays a construction placeholder
Our verdict

ExtraBan is an open-source, self-hosted moderation plugin for Minecraft Paper servers. It is aimed at administrators and staff teams that need one in-game toolkit for punishments, player reports, freezes, warnings, and moderation…

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LibertyBans is an open-source Minecraft server plugin for managing punishments across individual servers and larger networks. It is aimed at administrators and moderation teams that need consistent bans, IP bans, mutes, warnings, kicks,…

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  1. ExtraBanMinecraft Moderation Plugins 8.2Open source
  2. LibertyBansMinecraft Moderation Plugins 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ExtraBan — where it wins

    • Covers bans, freezes, mutes, warnings, softbans, and reports
    • Adds staff chat, moderation history, undo, and confirmation tools
    • Supports YAML or SQLite storage with useful server integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on Paper servers rather than broader platform coverage
    • Requires server administrators to manage installation and storage
    • Integrations center on LuckPerms, PlaceholderAPI, Discord, and bStats

  • LibertyBans — where it wins

    • Broad punishment commands, histories, lists, and temporary actions
    • Alt detection, staff exemptions, and /blame accountability
    • Supports proxies, multiple instances, and local or remote databases

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosted deployment and administration
    • Configuration may require careful template and layout planning
    • Documentation site currently displays a construction placeholder

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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