Fleet management software · #4 of 77
Traccar
traccar.org
What it is
Traccar is free, open-source GPS tracking software that can be self-hosted or used through managed hosting. It displays device locations in real time on road maps or satellite imagery, alongside sensor readings and other tracker data. Alerts can notify users about geofence crossings, harsh driving, fuel drops and maintenance events. Trip history, charts and summaries are available for review, and reports can be exported to Excel. Traccar supports trackers from major manufacturers across more than 200 protocols. Its server can run on Windows or Linux, on owned hardware or in the cloud. Traccar Manager is available for Android and iOS and requires a Traccar server; Traccar Client can turn a smartphone into a GPS tracker. Managed subscriptions include technical support. The Tracking Account is $9.95 a month on a shared server with a selected device limit and default configuration. The Tracking Server is $49.95 a month and adds a dedicated server, branding, a custom domain and custom configuration.
Who it suits. It suits businesses or individuals that need vehicle or device location tracking, alerts and history, with a choice between self-hosting and managed subscriptions. Its open-source server can be used commercially or privately without limitations.
Good to know
- Real-time location views include sensor readings.
- Alerts cover geofences, harsh driving, fuel and maintenance.
- Supports trackers across more than 200 protocols.
- Trip reports can be exported to Excel.
- Free open-source server supports commercial or private use.
Watch for
- Mobile Manager requires a Traccar server.
- HTTP is unencrypted by default; HTTPS requires SSL/TLS configuration.
- A dedicated server may take up to 24 hours to provision.
Traccar offers live tracking and fleet-oriented alerts with both self-hosted and managed options. Check the server setup and HTTPS requirements before choosing a deployment; managed plans start at $9.95 a month.
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Plans and prices
Self-hosted Traccar
freeNo commercial or private-use limits · Server and web app packages
Tracking Server
$49.95 a monthFrom $49.95 / month
Dedicated server · Branding · Custom domain and configuration · Technical support · Higher device limits by contacting sales
Tracking Account
$9.95 a monthFrom $9.95 / month
Shared server · Selected device limit · All platform features · Technical support · Regular upgrades
From Traccar's own pricing page, read 15 October 2026. Every plan →
Its site
Getting started
- Visit https://www.traccar.org/ to access the project and its downloads.
- Choose self-hosting or a managed hosting subscription.
- For self-hosting, install a listed Docker, Linux x64, Linux ARM, or Windows x64 package on Windows or Linux.
- Connect compatible GPS tracking devices to the server.
- Install Traccar Manager on Android or iOS to manage a server, or use Traccar Client to make a smartphone a tracker.
- Use the API with a session cookie, HTTP authorization header, or bearer token; configure HTTPS through a reverse proxy if needed.
Limits
The free server has no restrictions on commercial or private use. The least expensive managed plan, Tracking Account at $9.95 a month, has a selected device limit and uses the default global server configuration.
On record
- Purpose
- Traccar is free and open-source GPS tracking software that can be self-hosted or used through managed hosting.
- Live tracking
- The platform shows device locations in real time on road maps or satellite imagery, alongside sensor readings and other tracker data.
- Alerts
- It can send push or email notifications for geofence crossings, harsh driving, fuel drops, and maintenance events.
- Reports
- Users can review trips, charts, summaries, and location history, and export reports to Excel.
- Device compatibility
- Traccar supports trackers from major manufacturers including Teltonika, Jimi IoT, Ruptela, Queclink, Suntech, and TopFlyTech across more than 200 protocols.
- Deployment
- The server can run on Windows or Linux, on owned hardware or in the cloud; the download page lists Docker, Linux x64, Linux ARM, and Windows x64 packages.
- Mobile apps
- Traccar Manager is available for Android and iOS and requires a Traccar server; Traccar Client can turn a smartphone into a GPS tracker.
- API
- Traccar provides an API for service functionality, with session-cookie, HTTP authorization-header, and bearer-token options, plus a WebSocket endpoint for live updates.
- Identity integration
- Traccar supports OpenID Connect authentication with third-party providers, including Okta, Authelia, and Google.
- Security
- The web interface and API use unencrypted HTTP by default; the maker documents enabling HTTPS with SSL/TLS through a reverse proxy.
- Support
- Managed subscriptions include technical support, and the maker provides community forums and a support contact.
- Subscription limits
- The shared account uses the default global server configuration, while the dedicated server may take up to 24 hours to provision.
- Free software terms
- The server is completely free and open source with no limitations on commercial or private use.
- Company reach
- The About page reports more than 130 open-source developers, 400 localization contributors, and use in over 170 countries.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 9.95 /mo
- Live vehicle location
- Yes
- Driver behaviour insights
- Yes
- Sensor monitoring
- Yes
- API access
- Yes
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 9.95 /mo
- API access
- Yes
Questions
Is Traccar free?
The server software is free and open source, with no limitations on commercial or private use. Managed hosting starts at $9.95 a month.
What does managed hosting cost?
The Tracking Account is $9.95 a month and uses a shared server. The Tracking Server plan is $49.95 a month and provides a dedicated server.
Is there a free trial?
A 7-day trial is listed.
Which platforms does Traccar support?
The listed platforms are Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, web, API, and self-hosted deployment.
Can I use Traccar with my own GPS trackers?
Yes. Traccar supports devices from several major manufacturers across more than 200 protocols.
Is Traccar open source?
Yes. The server is free and open source for both private and commercial use.