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Verus Anticheat

Paid#31 of 57 in Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins

Verus Anticheat: A configurable, paid anticheat for established Spigot networks. Ranked #31 of 57 in Minecraft Anti-Cheat Plugins by our editors (5.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for established networks buying a legacy option.

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At a glance

Editor score
5.5 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Established networks buying a legacy option
Free plan
No
Paid from
$60 one-time
Server platforms
Spigot
Founded
2018
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Packet-based detection with blatant and ghost cheat coverage
- Over 60 checks, GUI configuration, and a feature-rich API
- MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL logging integrations
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at a $60 one-time fee
- Supports Spigot servers through Minecraft 1.20.1
- Whitelist limits vary by plan

Our verdict on Verus Anticheat

Verus Anticheat is a self-hosted, packet-based anticheat for Minecraft server operators. It supports Spigot servers running Minecraft versions from 1.7 through 1.20.1 and operates primarily on Netty threads, with a design focused on avoiding main-thread performance overhead. Its detection scope covers blatant cheats and modern or ghost cheats. Server operators can configure checks through a GUI, review player bans and logs, use an API, and customize colors, naming, plugin name, and commands.

The pricing structure is paid and one-time. Regular costs $60 and includes 1 whitelist, over 60 checks, blatant modules, ghost client detections, fully customizable settings, and Priority Discord support. Premium costs $125 and adds 3 whitelists and over 80 checks. Custom costs $200 and includes unlimited whitelists and over 100 checks. All three plans include the listed detection, customization, and support features. The tiers make the product a clearer fit for established networks that need more checks or whitelists as their operating requirements grow.

For operations and enforcement, Verus includes advanced logging with MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, plus delayed and spoofed alerts for banning. Automatic updates are available through /verus restart, while the API supports further integration work. Its focus is narrower than a platform-neutral server security product: it is self-hosted, tied to Spigot, and has a published support range through Minecraft 1.20.1. Choose Verus if packet-based detection, configurable checks, database logging, and paid support fit your network. Choose another option if you need a free plan, broader server-platform coverage, or a newer supported version range.

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Verus Anticheat pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026.

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Verus Anticheat fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$60 one-time
Server platforms	Spigot
Minecraft versions	1.7–1.20.1
Detection coverage	blatant cheats; modern/ghost cheats
Enforcement actions	bans; delayed alerts; spoofed alerts
Licensed servers	Not verified
Replay analysis	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Integrations	3 integrations: MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	verus.ac
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

Verus Anticheat integrations

Verus Anticheat lists 3 integrations on its own site.

MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL

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