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OwnTracks vs Life360: catalog facts
OwnTracks	Life360
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans that add more safety features.
Android, iOS, Self-hosted	Android, iOS
Location data goes to a server you control Open protocols and open-source code	Shared family map with place-based arrival and departure alerts Crash detection and driving reports
Needs a server, which takes some setup to host yourself Not a map or navigation app on its own	Location history is stored on the company's service Several safety features sit behind paid plans
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it 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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