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Colota vs OwnTracks: catalog facts
ColotaOwnTracks
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

Free

Free and open source.

Android Android, iOS, Self-hosted
  • Works with many self-hosted backends or any HTTPS endpoint
  • Offline queueing and downloadable map areas
  • Location data goes to a server you control
  • Open protocols and open-source code
  • Android only
  • Sending data to a server requires running your own backend
  • Needs a server, which takes some setup to host yourself
  • Not a map or navigation app on its own
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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