Traccar alternatives (2026)
Traccar is a great open-source project, but "free" means your own server, installation, updates and maintenance. If you do not want to run infrastructure - or the opposite, you want another open-source option - there are real alternatives.
We have ranked them honestly by who each is for. SimpleGPS is our hosted product and we lead with it, but if you insist on full control on your own server, we say so plainly.
Best for: Private owners and small fleets who want a transparent euro price, a modern app and a device with an included SIM - no contract and no server to maintain.
Best for: People who want to track their own phone (not the car) with a free open-source app and their own MQTT server.
Compare SimpleGPS with OwnTracks →Best for: A recognisable Bulgarian brand with published tiers and a large customer base - sensible for corporate fleets with specific requirements (the device is billed separately per tier).
Compare SimpleGPS with iTrack →Best for: Buyers who prefer a personal sales contact and a negotiated quote for a larger fleet, over public pricing and an online start.
Compare SimpleGPS with Sledi.me →Frequently asked questions
What is the best Traccar alternative?
If you want to stop maintaining a server - a hosted service like SimpleGPS (ready listener, device, modern app). If you insist on open-source and your own server - OwnTracks is another option, but it tracks a phone, not a car.
Is there a hosted Traccar alternative?
Yes. SimpleGPS is exactly that - the listener, database and maps are our job; you only see the working app, for a transparent monthly euro fee.
Can I use my current device?
If it is a Teltonika, in many cases it can be pointed at a different server with just an address change. Send us the model and we will check.
Ready to try SimpleGPS?
A transparent euro price, a device with an included SIM, no contract.