Zeta

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.9 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Free checks on Spigot for versions 1.13.2–26.1.2
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• Server platforms
  Spigot
• Facts checked
  23 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Covers combat, movement, inventory and packet anomalies across many named checks
  • Offers configurable penalties, including delayed punishments
  • Includes alerts, logging, debugging, stats and Discord webhook notifications

• Where it doesn't

  • Requires PacketEvents
  • Supports Spigot server deployment rather than a broader platform mix
  • Requires administrators to configure checks, notifications and penalties

Our verdict on Zeta

Zeta is a free, self-hosted Minecraft anticheat plugin for administrators who want configurable checks on Spigot. Its documented version range is 1.13.2–26.1.2, with tested major versions listed as 1.13–1.21 and 26.1. The checks cover combat, movement, inventory and packet behavior, including KillAura, Fly, Speed, Scaffold and BadPackets. That breadth makes Zeta relevant to server operators looking for more than a single-purpose combat check, while its controls suit admins who want to tune detection and enforcement themselves.

The deployment and ecosystem fit are specific: Zeta is distributed as a downloadable server plugin through SpigotMC, is self-hosted, and requires PacketEvents. Discord webhook notifications are available alongside broadcast alerts, a logging system, debugging and stats. Those features give administrators several ways to review activity and receive alerts, but they also mean Zeta belongs in an existing Spigot server setup rather than a platform-agnostic anticheat workflow. Operators should account for the PacketEvents dependency when planning installation.

Zeta’s enforcement combines configurable penalties with delayed punishments, and administrators can control checks, notifications and penalties. This is useful where staff want to adjust which checks run and how violations are handled; the configuration focus also means it is a better fit for admins prepared to manage those choices than for buyers seeking a plug-in-and-forget service. Community is the listed support channel. Choose Zeta if free Spigot protection, broad check coverage and configurable handling are priorities. Look elsewhere if your server does not use Spigot or you need a deployment outside a self-hosted plugin setup.

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Zeta pricing

Zeta fact sheet

Zeta integrations

Zeta lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• PacketEvents
• Discord webhook

Alternatives to Zeta

• IntaveA wide-coverage anti-cheat plugin with free core detection and usage-based paid tiers.9.2
• GrimACA broad-version, self-hosted anticheat with extensive checks and configurable enforcement.9.1
• WAWindfall Anti-CheatFree, wide-version protection with 52 checks and configurable enforcement.9.0

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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