Alternatives to Traccar

An open-source GPS tracking server that works with many tracker devices, with web and mobile apps. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Traccar.

  • OwnTracks

    Open-source location tracking app that sends your position to a server you choose or host yourself.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroidiOSSelf-hosted

    OwnTracks is open source and sends phone locations to a server you control, suited to personal history and family sharing rather than dedicated tracker devices and fleet reports.

  • Life360

    A family location-sharing app with a shared map, place alerts, driving reports and crash detection.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroidiOS

    Life360 is a hosted family location-sharing app with place alerts and crash detection, but location history is stored on the company's service and it cannot be self-hosted.

Also worth comparing

These listings name Traccar as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • Find My

    Apple's app and network for locating Apple devices, AirTags, compatible accessories and friends.

    FreeProprietarymacOSiOSWeb

    Traccar is an open-source, self-hosted GPS tracking server supporting many tracker devices, which requires running your own server instead of using Apple's built-in network.

  • GPSLogger

    Battery-efficient Android app that logs GPS coordinates to files at regular intervals.

    FreeOpen sourceAndroid

    Traccar is an open-source GPS tracking server with web and mobile apps supporting many tracker devices, needing a self-hosted server.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.