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Head-to-head · Minecraft Moderation Plugins

Staff+ vs ExtraBan

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Staff+ #5 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 6 features View Staff+
ExtraBan #6 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins 8.2/10 Open source ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit ExtraBan

Staff+ leads on 0 checks, ExtraBan on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreStaff+ · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Staff+
  • Most featuresStaff+ · 3 of 6

Staff+ scores higher on our rubric for minecraft moderation plugins: 8.7 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Staff+ is the better fit for proxy-enabled networks needing punishment controls. ExtraBan is the better fit for open-source reports and punishment tools.

  • Staff+ fits best

    Proxy-enabled networks needing punishment controls

  • ExtraBan fits best

    Open-source reports and punishment tools

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Side by side

Feature Staff+ 8.7/10 Visit ↗ ExtraBan 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.2
Ranking #5 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins #6 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins
Best for Proxy-enabled networks needing punishment controls Open-source reports and punishment tools
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Integrations 5 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Staff+ 3/6 · ExtraBan 2/6
Report workflow Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Chat filters ✓ ✓
Staff web panel Not checked yet Not checked yet
Proxy support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Staff notes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audit logs ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Shared SQLite or MySQL punishment data across supported server editions
  • History, rollback, escalation, and hierarchy protection for staff actions
  • Velocity enforcement, migration tools, and Discord webhook logging
  • 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
Cons
  • Self-hosted deployment requires network administrators to manage the plugin
  • Paper utility features are separate from Velocity proxy enforcement
  • Configuration is split across Paper/Purpur/Folia and Velocity editions
  • 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
Our verdict

Staff+ is an open-source Minecraft moderation and utility plugin for multiplayer networks running Paper, Folia, Purpur, and Velocity. It is designed for administrators who need structured punishment controls across multiple servers, with…

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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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  1. Staff+Minecraft Moderation Plugins 8.7Free plan
  2. ExtraBanMinecraft Moderation Plugins 8.2Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Staff+ — where it wins

    • Shared SQLite or MySQL punishment data across supported server editions
    • History, rollback, escalation, and hierarchy protection for staff actions
    • Velocity enforcement, migration tools, and Discord webhook logging

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment requires network administrators to manage the plugin
    • Paper utility features are separate from Velocity proxy enforcement
    • Configuration is split across Paper/Purpur/Folia and Velocity editions

  • 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
  • Staff+8.7/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source toolkit for shared punishments, staff oversight, and proxy enforcement.

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  • ExtraBan8.2/10 · Open source

    An open-source Paper toolkit for structured in-game moderation and report handling.

    Visit ExtraBanFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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