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OwnTracks vs Zamily
Both stand on family locator apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1
OwnTracks offers location reporting and sharing while leaving storage and backend control with the user. Its privacy and security options are extensive, but setup and mobile background limits require attention.
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Free plan Android
Zamily combines family location sharing with trip tracking, saved-place alerts, and SOS tools. Android is the only currently available platform, and the longer trip history and unlimited Places are part of Premium.
Visit ZamilyThe facts
| OwnTracks | Zamily | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | owntracks.org | zamily.app |
| On family locator apps | #29 of 29 | #25 of 29 |
OwnTracks: what it does well
- Open-source and free
- Supports iOS and Android
- User-chosen backend
- MQTT and HTTP connections
- Optional payload encryption
What to know first
- Requires a configured server
- iOS background operation is OS-governed
- Android restrictions can delay messages
- Location history is limited
Zamily: what it does well
- Live location sharing and SOS alerts
- Supports up to four Places on Free
- Parents can add children without email
- Location data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Users can access, export, or delete data
What to know first
- Currently available exclusively on Android
- Free trip history covers seven days
- Premium costs $4.99 a month
- No phone support
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