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Traccar vs Life360: catalog facts
Traccar	Life360
Freemium Free to self-host, with paid managed hosting and professional support.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans that add more safety features.
Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS
Supports a wide range of GPS tracker devices and protocols Free to self-host on Windows or Linux	Shared family map with place-based arrival and departure alerts Crash detection and driving reports
Running your own server takes setup and upkeep Tracking people requires their consent and should respect local law	Location history is stored on the company's service Several safety features sit behind paid plans
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service	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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