Free, open-source alternatives to Google Maps Timeline
History of where you have been. 2 apps you can run yourself instead of Google Maps Timeline, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
DawarichBest match
Visualize your location history, track your movements, and analyze your travel patterns with complete privacy and control (alternative to Google Timeline a.k.a. Google Location History).
OwnTracks Recorder
Store and access data published by OwnTracks location tracking apps.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawarich | 10,660 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker | |
| OwnTracks Recorder | 1,215 | GPL-2.0 | C, Lua, Debian packages |
Why replace Google Maps Timeline?
Google Maps Timeline works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Google Maps Timeline?
Dawarich is the closest open-source replacement for Google Maps Timeline in our list. OwnTracks Recorder are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Google Maps Timeline?
Yes. All 2 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.