BlackGuard vs WaveShield
WaveShield is one of the most widely deployed FiveM anti-cheats (15,000+ servers) and also markets AI detection — but it's the priciest entry on this list at €50/mo. BlackGuard delivers a transparent dual-AI engine (behavioral + vision), every detection on every plan, from $20/mo with a 14-day guarantee.
| BlackGuard | WaveShield | |
|---|---|---|
| Detection approach | AI-first: behavioral + vision | "AI-powered" detection |
| Detection categories | All 6 | Full coverage (single tier) |
| Starting price | $20/mo | €50/mo (or €250 lifetime) |
| Money-back | 14-day | None |
| Track record | New (2026) | 15,000+ servers |
Current pricing
Prices as of July 24, 2026, sourced directly from waveshield.xyz pricing page (manual verification).
- Monthly — €50/month
- Quarterly — €100/3 months
- Lifetime — €250 ("Most popular")
WaveShield's quarterly and lifetime tiers work out cheaper per month than its €50 monthly entry if you prepay — BlackGuard's $20/mo has no prepay requirement and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Where BlackGuard wins
- Less than half the entry price. $20/mo vs €50/mo, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
- A spelled-out pipeline, not just "AI-powered": behavioral models on gameplay, vision models on screenshots, tiered to keep tick impact light.
- Every detection on every plan — no scaling-up to unlock protection.
Where WaveShield is strong
Scale and adoption — 15,000+ servers is real social proof, and broad exploit coverage. If install base and a large existing user community are your deciding factor, WaveShield has the head start; BlackGuard is the newer entrant.
Bottom line. For modern AI detection at the lowest entry price with a guarantee, BlackGuard. For the largest existing footprint, WaveShield.
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