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MineShield

Freemium#22 of 22 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software

MineShield: A managed Minecraft proxy service with DDoS protection, analytics, and a free plan. Ranked #22 of 22 in Minecraft Server Proxy Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for managed DDoS protection for Minecraft.

6.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Managed DDoS protection for Minecraft
Free plan
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- DDoS protection with multi-region proxy deployment
- Real-time analytics for connections, bandwidth, and player locations
- UDP routing and a REST developer API
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 1 network, 3 backends, and 50 connections
- Support is provided through Discord
- The service is not open source

Our verdict on MineShield

MineShield is a managed proxy platform for Minecraft networks, covering small through large multiplayer deployments. It combines regional proxy infrastructure with DDoS protection, connection and bandwidth analytics, player-location reporting, UDP routing for voice mods, and a REST developer API. The service is available through web and API access, with plans organized around networks, backends, connections, and statistics retention.

Pricing follows a freemium structure. The Free plan supports 1 network, 3 backends, 50 connections, and 7 days of statistics, with Discord support. The published starting price is 9.99. Starter expands capacity to 3 networks, 10 backends per network, 200 connections, and 30 days of statistics. Pro supports 5 networks, 15 backends per network, 400 connections, and 90 days of statistics, adding 24/7 Discord support. Enterprise is designed for large networks, with 10 networks, 20 backends, unlimited connections, 365 days of statistics, and 24/7 Discord support.

The strongest fit is for operators who want managed DDoS protection, multi-region deployment, UDP proxy routing, and visibility into network activity without running the proxy infrastructure themselves. Netty-based infrastructure and API access also suit teams that need programmatic integration. The Free plan is practical for a small network, while larger deployments should compare the network, backend, connection, and retention limits across paid tiers. Teams should confirm that their chosen proxy implementation and Minecraft version fit their deployment before selecting MineShield. Choose it for managed network protection and analytics; consider another option if open-source software or a different compatibility profile is required.

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MineShield pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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MineShield fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Proxy compatibility	Not verified
Server version support	Not verified
Fallback routing	Not verified
Player transfer	Not verified
Network admin tools	Not verified
Deployment model	Managed
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Community · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	mineshield.net
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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