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Traccar

Modern open-source GPS tracking platform for vehicle fleets, assets, and family location sharing.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars4.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
UtilitiesGeofencing AlertsVehicle TrackerFleet TelematicsGps Tracking Server
Overview

Why consider Traccar?

Traccar is an open-source GPS tracking system that supports over 2,000 protocols and hardware OBD trackers. It displays real-time vehicle map positions, geo-fencing speed alerts, historical journey playback, and mobile app location sharing.

Guided learning

Learn Traccar by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Traccar

Traccar provides enterprise-grade GPS location tracking for vehicles, boats, bikes, and smartphones on self-hosted servers.

Quickstart

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name traccar \
3 -p 8082:8082 -p 5000-5150:5000-5150 \
4 -v /opt/traccar/logs:/opt/traccar/logs:z \
5 -v /opt/traccar/traccar.xml:/opt/traccar/conf/traccar.xml:ro \
6 traccar/traccar:latest

Open http://localhost:8082 to pair mobile phone tracker apps or plug-and-play OBD-II vehicle tracking hardware.

Traccar is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

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Traccar FAQs

Traccar is listed as a Lifestyle tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Traccar is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Traccar is listed as an alternative to Bouncie. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.