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Traccar vs OwnTracks: catalog facts
Traccar	OwnTracks
Freemium Free to self-host, with paid managed hosting and professional support.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Self-hosted
Supports a wide range of GPS tracker devices and protocols Free to self-host on Windows or Linux	Location data goes to a server you control Open protocols and open-source code
Running your own server takes setup and upkeep Tracking people requires their consent and should respect local law	Needs a server, which takes some setup to host yourself Not a map or navigation app on its own
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open 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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