BlackGuard vs PegasusAC
PegasusAC is a paid, screenshot-focused anti-cheat: AI screenshot detection, anti-spoof, and event protection. On their own site, as of October 6, 2026, pricing is €18 for 1 month, €42 for 3 months, or €110 lifetime, all plus VAT. 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) | €18/mo · €42/3mo · €110 lifetime (+VAT, Oct 6 2026) |
| 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 is 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 price. As of October 6, 2026 their own site lists €18 for 1 month, €42 for 3 months, or €110 lifetime, all plus VAT, which makes the 3-month term about €14/mo (below their own monthly rate) and the lifetime option break even after roughly eight months. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is PegasusAC free or open-source?
No. Pegasus is a paid anti-cheat. As of October 6, 2026 their own site lists €18 for 1 month, €42 for 3 months, or €110 lifetime, all plus VAT. 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?
As of October 6, 2026 Pegasus lists €18 for 1 month, €42 for 3 months, or €110 lifetime on their own site, all plus VAT, so the 3-month term works out below their monthly rate (about €14/mo). BlackGuard Starter is $20/mo with no annual prepay required, a 7-day free trial, and a 14-day money-back guarantee, with the core detection set on every plan and the vision layer from Pro. Pegasus quotes in euros before VAT, BlackGuard in USD, so apply your local VAT and exchange rate to compare directly; BlackGuard adds the three-layer engine and the opt-in cross-server network.
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