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Colota vs Traccar: catalog facts
ColotaTraccar
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

Freemium

Free to self-host, with paid managed hosting and professional support.

Android Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Works with many self-hosted backends or any HTTPS endpoint
  • Offline queueing and downloadable map areas
  • Supports a wide range of GPS tracker devices and protocols
  • Free to self-host on Windows or Linux
  • Android only
  • Sending data to a server requires running your own backend
  • Running your own server takes setup and upkeep
  • Tracking people requires their consent and should respect local law
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
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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