Traccar
Open-source GPS tracking server with real-time device management
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Last commit 27 Jul 2026.
Traccar is an open-source GPS tracking platform that provides a Java-based backend for collecting, processing and serving location data from GPS devices and mobile apps. It includes a modern web UI and mobile applications, a REST API and real-time updates via WebSocket for live device monitoring.
Key Features
- Java-based server with support for 200+ GPS protocols and 2,000+ device models.
- Real-time device tracking via WebSocket and REST API endpoints.
- Embedded Jetty web server and Netty-based network pipeline for high-performance device communication.
- Modern single-page web application built with React and Material UI; separate mobile apps for Android/iOS.
- Alerts, geofencing, reports (trip/history/summary), notifications (email/SMS/push) and data export.
- Flexible database support (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server and others) and Liquibase-based schema migrations.
Use Cases
- Fleet and asset tracking for logistics, delivery and service vehicles.
- Personal or organizational device/phone tracking and location history analysis.
- Custom telematics integrations using the REST API and WebSocket real-time feed.
Limitations and Considerations
- The web app relies on external map and reverse-geocoding providers; some services require separate configuration or subscriptions.
- Demo servers do not have reverse geocoding or email pre-configured and are intended for evaluation only.
Traccar is a production-capable GPS tracking solution suited for self-hosted deployments and commercial setups, offering extensible APIs and a full feature set for real-time telemetry and reporting.
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