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.