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OwnTracks vs GPSLogger: catalog facts
OwnTracks	GPSLogger
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Android, iOS, Self-hosted	Android
Location data goes to a server you control Open protocols and open-source code	Designed for low battery use Configurable format, interval and accuracy
Needs a server, which takes some setup to host yourself Not a map or navigation app on its own	Android only Logs positions rather than offering maps or navigation
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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