What does Traccar replace?

Traccar is a free alternative to Life360 ($119.88/yr).

Is Traccar open source?

Yes. Traccar is licensed under Apache-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. Traccar is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, open-source alternative to Life360. Switching saves $119.88/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Replaces it Active Open source · Apache-2.0 Linux Self-hostable

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A fleet-tracking server you host; family sharing works through its phone app, but there's no crash detection or SOS.

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on traccar.org.

What does Traccar replace?: Traccar is a free alternative to Life360 ($119.88/yr).
Is Traccar open source?: Yes. Traccar is licensed under Apache-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Traccar run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host Traccar?: Yes. Traccar is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.