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BattlEye

Paid#4 of 22 in Game Anti-Cheat Software

BattlEye: A mature PC anti-cheat platform for developers and publishers needing server control. Ranked #4 of 22 in Game Anti-Cheat Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for established PC multiplayer games.

8.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.7 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Established PC multiplayer games
Supported platforms
Pc
Founded
2004 · Reutlingen, Germany
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Combines user-mode and kernel-mode scanning with dynamic detection.
- Supports global account- or SteamID-based bans and server administration.
- Provides encrypted communication and automatic updates.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires direct contact with the vendor.
- Integration is designed for developers and publishers.
- The deployment model is on-premises rather than hosted.

Our verdict on BattlEye

BattlEye is anti-cheat software for online multiplayer games, aimed at developers and publishers integrating protection into established PC multiplayer titles. The product combines server- and client-side components, and supported game files distribute the integrated solution. Its scope covers proactive protection, dynamic cheat detection, system scanning, and administrative controls for multiplayer environments. BattlEye has been available since 2004 and supports Windows and Linux within a PC-focused deployment model.

Its strongest area is the depth of its anti-cheat controls. BattlEye uses both user-mode and kernel-mode system scanning, alongside dynamic on-the-fly detection. Server operators can manage kicks, bans, and administrative commands through the BattlEye server, with RCon administration available as an interface. Global account- or SteamID-based bans extend enforcement beyond an individual server, while encrypted communication through the game network connection and automatic updates add operational coverage. This combination fits teams that need both client-side detection and server-side control rather than a narrow moderation tool.

The main buying consideration is the integration process. BattlEye is built into games by developers and publishers, so it suits organizations planning product-level anti-cheat integration more than individual players or small communities seeking a standalone utility. The published commercial model directs interested developers and publishers to contact the vendor for integration information and demonstrations, making direct evaluation part of the purchasing path. Its on-premises deployment model also favors teams that want to operate the anti-cheat environment within their own infrastructure. Choose BattlEye when kernel-level scanning, global bans, RCon administration, and automatic updates match the needs of a PC multiplayer game; consider an alternative if you need a hosted service or transparent self-serve pricing.

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BattlEye pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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BattlEye fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Supported platforms	Pc
Kernel-level client	Yes
Server-side detection	Yes
Developer SDK	Not verified
Deployment model	On-premises
Hardware bans	Not verified
Game engine support	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	battleye.org
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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