Colota - GPS Location Tracker

Colota is an open-source GPS tracking app that sends your location to your own server over HTTP(S). It works offline, supports geofencing, and doesn't share any data except with your configured backends.

Features

Self-Hosted - Works with Dawarich, GeoPulse, Home Assistant, OwnTracks, Overland, PhoneTrack, Reitti, Traccar or any custom backend that accepts JSON over HTTP

Privacy First - No analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs. Licensed under AGPL-3.0

Works Offline - Fully functional without a server. Locations are queued locally and synced when connectivity returns. Export as CSV, GeoJSON, GPX or KML

Offline Maps - Download map areas to the device for use without an internet connection

Scheduled Export - Automatic daily, weekly or monthly exports to a local directory with file retention management

Location History - Daily summaries, trip segmentation, manual trip merge and split, per-point notes, calendar with activity dots and per-trip export

Import Your History - Bring in existing tracks from GeoJSON, Google Timeline, GPX, KML or CSV

Encrypted Backup - Password-protected archives of locations, settings and geofences

Reliable Tracking - Foreground service, auto-start on boot and exponential backoff retry

Geofencing - Pause zones that automatically stop recording locations

Tracking Profiles - Automatically adjust GPS interval, distance filter and sync settings based on conditions like charging, car mode or speed

Flexible Sync - Instant, batch or offline modes. Restrict sync to Wi-Fi, a specific SSID or VPN

App Shortcuts - Long-press the app icon to start or stop tracking directly from the home screen. Compatible with automation apps like Tasker and Samsung Routines

Quick Setup - Configure devices via colota://setup deep links or QR codes

Authentication - Basic Auth, Bearer Token, client certificates (mTLS) or custom headers

Dark Mode - Full light and dark theme support

The FOSS variant uses Android's native LocationManager and has no Google Play Services dependency.