BlackGuard vs PegasusAC
PegasusAC is a paid, screenshot-focused anti-cheat — AI screenshot detection, anti-spoof, and event protection from roughly €16/mo (with a lifetime option). BlackGuard takes a broader approach: a three-layer engine that combines server-side deterministic auto-bans (speed, teleport, impossible movement), behavioral models, and a vision layer that flags ESP/aimbot for review — plus an opt-in cross-server ban network — from $20/mo with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
| BlackGuard | PegasusAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Detection approach | Three layers: deterministic + behavioral + vision | Screenshot-focused: AI screenshots + anti-spoof |
| Event protection | Resource-injection + economy anomalies flagged for review | Yes — event protection |
| Auto-ban scope | Deterministic only (speed/teleport/impossible movement); soft signals flagged | Configurable — needs tuning to avoid false bans |
| Cross-server bans | Opt-in · off by default · account-matched · reversible | Not a core feature |
| Starting price | $20/mo (cancel anytime) | ~€16/mo (lifetime option) |
| Money-back | 14-day | Verify |
Where BlackGuard wins
- A full three-layer engine. BlackGuard pairs server-side deterministic detection (physically-impossible speed, teleport, damage) with behavioral models and a vision layer that flags ESP/aimbot for review. Pegasus centers on AI screenshot analysis and anti-spoof — strong at what it does, but a narrower surface.
- Flag-first on the gray areas. Unknown resource injection and economy anomalies (ESX/QBCore) are flagged for your review, not auto-banned — so a real player is never banned on a soft signal. Pegasus's detections need configuration time to avoid false bans.
- An opt-in cross-server ban network — off by default; only physically-impossible auto-bans propagate, account-matched (never hardware) and reversible in one click.
- Lower-commitment monthly + a guarantee. $20/mo, cancel anytime, with a 7-day trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Where PegasusAC is strong
A focused, screenshot-centric approach — AI screenshot detection, anti-spoof, and event protection — at a low ~€16/mo (with a lifetime option). If your priority is screenshot-based detection and event protection on a tight budget, and you're willing to invest the configuration time it needs, Pegasus is a capable, affordable pick.
Bottom line. Want a full three-layer engine — deterministic + behavioral + vision — with flag-first safety and an opt-in cross-server network? BlackGuard. Want a focused, low-cost screenshot-and-anti-spoof option you'll tune yourself? PegasusAC.
Frequently asked questions
Is PegasusAC free or open-source?
Pegasus is a paid anti-cheat — roughly €16/mo, with a lifetime option. There is a public GitHub presence associated with it, but it is not an open-source/free product, so treat it as a paid tool. BlackGuard is also paid — from $20/mo, with a 7-day trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
How is BlackGuard different from PegasusAC?
Pegasus is screenshot-focused: AI screenshot detection, anti-spoof, and event protection. BlackGuard runs three layers — server-side deterministic auto-bans for physically-impossible speed/teleport/damage, behavioral models on gameplay, and a vision layer that flags ESP/aimbot for review — plus an opt-in cross-server ban network. Both can analyze screenshots; BlackGuard adds the deterministic and behavioral layers around it.
Does PegasusAC stop HWID spoofing?
No anti-cheat fully stops HWID spoofing, and Pegasus is no exception. BlackGuard flags likely ban-evasion when two or more hardware tokens match (review-first, not an automatic block), and its opt-in cross-server network is account-matched rather than a global hardware registry — measures that raise the cost of evasion without claiming to make it impossible.
How much does PegasusAC cost compared to BlackGuard?
Pegasus is roughly €16/mo with a lifetime option. BlackGuard Starter is $20/mo with no annual prepay required, a 7-day free trial, and a 14-day money-back guarantee, and every detection is included on every plan. Pegasus can be cheaper monthly; BlackGuard includes the full three-layer engine and the opt-in network at the entry tier.
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