OwnTracks Recorder
Store and access data published by OwnTracks location tracking apps.
- GitHub stars
- 1,215
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Latest release
- 1.0.4
8 September 2026 - Last commit
- 8 September 2026
- Runs on
- C, Lua, Debian packages, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
41 commits
Replaces
Paid products OwnTracks Recorder can stand in for.
How to self-host OwnTracks Recorder
OwnTracks Recorder runs on C, Lua, Debian packages and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is OwnTracks Recorder free?
Yes. OwnTracks Recorder is open source under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host OwnTracks Recorder?
Yes. OwnTracks Recorder runs on C, Lua, Debian packages and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does OwnTracks Recorder replace?
People use OwnTracks Recorder instead of Google Maps Timeline or Life360.
Is OwnTracks Recorder still maintained?
The last change to OwnTracks Recorder's code was on 8 September 2026, with 41 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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