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OwnTracks vs Colota: catalog facts
OwnTracksColota
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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