Colota

Self-hosted GPS tracking app for Android.

Colota sends your location to your own server over HTTP(S). It works offline, supports geofencing, and has no analytics or telemetry.

Features

- Self-Hosted - Send location data to your own server. Works with Dawarich, GeoPulse, OwnTracks, PhoneTrack, Reitti, Traccar, Home Assistant or any custom backend. - Privacy First - No analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs. Open source (AGPL-3.0). - Works Offline - Fully functional without a server. Export as CSV, GeoJSON, GPX or KML. - Offline Maps - Download map areas to your 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 - View daily summaries, trip segmentation, calendar with activity dots and per-trip export. - 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. - Display Settings - Choose between metric and imperial units, 12h or 24h time format. Auto-detected from device locale on first use. - 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 or custom headers with AES-256-GCM encryption. - Dark Mode - Full light and dark theme support.

License

Copyright © 2026 Max Dietrich

GNU Affero General Public License v3.0