Free, open-source alternatives to Life360
Location sharing for families. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Life360, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
TraccarBest match
Java application to track GPS positions. Supports loads of tracking devices and protocols, has an Android and iOS App. Has a web interface to view your trips.
OwnTracks Recorder
Store and access data published by OwnTracks location tracking apps.
Dawarich
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).
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traccar | - | Apache-2.0 | Java | |
| OwnTracks Recorder | 1,215 | GPL-2.0 | C, Lua, Debian packages | |
| Dawarich | 10,660 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker |
Why replace Life360?
Life360 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 Life360?
Traccar is the closest open-source replacement for Life360 in our list. OwnTracks Recorder and Dawarich are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Life360?
Yes. All 3 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.