Traccar
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.
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Runs on
- Java
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Replaces
Paid products Traccar can stand in for.
How to self-host Traccar
Traccar runs on Java. 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 Traccar free?
Yes. Traccar is open source under the Apache-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 Traccar?
Yes. Traccar runs on Java. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Traccar replace?
People use Traccar instead of Life360.
Topics
App data from awesome-selfhosted (CC BY-SA 3.0), stars and activity from GitHub.