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Electron Anticheat review
The most used FiveM anticheat, with the most complete staff toolkit we’ve seen and a one-off lifetime price. Here’s what it detects, what your staff get, what it costs and where the caveats are.
Overview
Electron Anticheat has been on the market since 2023 and describes itself as the most popular anticheat for FiveM, with more than 6,000 customers. It’s also our top pick for 2026.
Where many competitors sell detection first and staff tools as an upsell, Electron puts everything in every plan: the web panel, the in-game menu, screen monitoring, the live map, player lookup, session replay, framework integration and a dev licence. You never have to work out which tier unlocks which feature.
Detection
According to Electron, it targets the cheats that cause the most trouble on FiveM servers:
- Mod menus
- Aimbots and wallhacks
- Speed hacks, teleporting and noclip
- God mode
- Spawn exploits and weapon injection
Detection updates ship frequently, and the dashboard can apply them automatically. New cheats don’t sit undetected while you wait to update by hand.
Staff tooling
Session replay
Replays a player’s full session on your server, so staff can see exactly what happened before they decide on a ban. Of the vendors we compared, only Electron offers this.
Multi-screen monitoring
Watch up to 16 player screens at once, with voice audio, to confirm a detection in real time. Included in every plan rather than sold as an add-on.
Interactive live map
Shows where players are and what they’re doing, which makes teleports and groups of cheaters easy to spot.
Player lookup
Check a player’s history across every server running Electron before they cause trouble on yours.
In-game menu
Revoke bans, watch players and spawn vehicles without leaving the game.
Web panel
Manage settings and add admins from your browser.
Dev licence
A second licence for testing your configuration on a development server before it goes live.
Framework integration
Connects with your server framework, included in every plan.
Performance
Electron lists its server overhead at around 0.04 ms, the lowest figure in its own comparison; the competitors it lists sit between 0.06 and 0.10 ms. These are vendor numbers, so check them in resmon on your own server during peak hours. Even so, at these levels the anticheat won’t be what slows your server down.
Pricing and plans
Electron sells monthly, quarterly and lifetime plans, and every plan includes the same features. The lifetime licence costs €149.99 as a one-off payment, and Electron marks it as its most popular option. Monthly and quarterly prices aren’t listed publicly, so ask Electron for current rates.
For context, Electron’s comparison lists a year of FiveGuard at €420, WaveShield at €250, FiniAC at $420 and ReaperAC at $200. Over two or three years, a €149.99 lifetime licence is hard to beat.
Score breakdown
Broad documented coverage and frequent, automatically applied updates. No independent detection benchmark exists for any vendor.
Around 0.04 ms of server overhead according to Electron, the lowest in its comparison.
The most complete staff toolkit we’ve seen: session replay, 16-screen monitoring with voice, a live map and cross-server player lookup, all included.
A €149.99 lifetime licence with every feature included. Monthly and quarterly prices aren’t public.
On the market since 2023, with frequent updates, 24/7 support and a public status page.
How it compares
Electron’s own comparison against four competitors. These are vendor claims and haven’t been independently verified.
| Feature | Electron Anticheat | FiveGuard | WaveShield | FiniAC | Reaper AC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session replay | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Monitoring | ✓ | Plus only | Slow | Premium only | ✕ |
| Interactive live map | ✓ | ✕ | Basic map | ✕ | ✕ |
| Reputation lookup | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Dev licence | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Ultimate only | ✕ |
| Resource usage | 0.04 ms | 0.10 ms | 0.07 ms | 0.06 ms | 0.06 ms |
| Cost for 1 year | €149.99 (lifetime) | €420.00 | €250.00 | $420.00 | $200.00 |
Want our take on all eight? See the full anticheat rankings.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The most used FiveM anticheat overall, with 6,000+ customers according to Electron
- Session replay makes bans and appeals verifiable
- Up to 16 screens of live monitoring with voice, included in every plan
- Look up players across Electron servers
- A one-off lifetime licence of €149.99: no monthly costs
Cons
- Detection rates haven’t been independently tested (true for every vendor)
- Monthly and quarterly prices aren’t published
Who it’s for
A good fit for
- Servers of any size that want detection and staff tools in one package
- RP servers where staff need to review situations before banning
- Owners who prefer a one-off payment over another monthly subscription
Think twice if you’re
- Servers that need confirmed GTAV Enhanced support today: check the current status with Electron first
- Owners who want published monthly pricing before talking to the vendor
FAQ
How much does Electron Anticheat cost?
The lifetime licence costs €149.99. Electron also sells monthly and quarterly plans, but doesn’t publish those prices on its website.
Is Electron the biggest FiveM anticheat?
Electron describes itself as the most popular FiveM anticheat and says it has more than 6,000 customers.
Is there a free trial?
Electron’s website offers a demo. For a trial on your own server, ask the team on Discord.
Does it work with ESX, QBCore and Qbox?
Framework integration is included in every plan. Check Electron’s documentation for your specific framework.
Does it support FiveM for GTAV Enhanced?
Not confirmed at the time of writing. Ask Electron before you move your server to Enhanced.
How do I get support?
Support runs 24/7 through Electron’s Discord, alongside documentation and a public status page.
Verdict
Our winner. Electron is the most used FiveM anticheat overall and offers the most complete toolbox for staff teams, with session replay as the standout. With a one-off lifetime price, it’s also strong value over time.