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TraccarOwnTracks Recorder
Freemium

Free to self-host, with paid managed hosting and professional support.

 Free

Free and open source under GPL-2.0.

Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Supports a wide range of GPS tracker devices and protocols
  • Free to self-host on Windows or Linux
  • No external database needed
  • Runs on low-end hardware
  • Running your own server takes setup and upkeep
  • Tracking people requires their consent and should respect local law
  • Only useful together with the OwnTracks apps or compatible publishers
  • Setup involves MQTT or HTTP configuration and a reverse proxy
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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