OpenFMS vs Traccar
OpenFMS
openfms.ioTraccar
traccar.orgSide by side
| Figure | OpenFMS | Traccar |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $9.95/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · GPS Vehicle Tracking System | 6.6 (#25) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Spec score · Fleet software: management, telematics and maintenance | 6.2 (#76) | 9.4 (#3) |
| Spec score · Fleet Telematics Software | 6.6 (#34) | 8.7 (#4) |
| API | The site lists REST and gRPC and describes OpenFMS as having a full API. | Traccar provides an API for service functionality, with session-cookie, HTTP authorization-header, and bearer-token options, plus a WebSocket endpoint for live updates. |
| Deployment | The site says OpenFMS is self-hosted and can be deployed on your own servers via Docker. | The server can run on Windows or Linux, on owned hardware or in the cloud; the download page lists Docker, Linux x64, Linux ARM, and Windows x64 packages. |
| License | The site states that OpenFMS uses the Apache 2.0 license. | The Traccar server and related projects are released under the Apache License 2.0. |
Plans
Traccar
- Self-hosted TraccarFree
- Tracking Account$9.95 a month
- Tracking Server$49.95 a month
In their own words
Traccar
Traccar is GPS tracking software for monitoring devices through a self-hosted server or managed hosting. It shows device positions in real time on road maps or satellite imagery, alongside sensor readings and other tracker data. Alerts can flag geofence crossings, harsh driving, fuel drops, and maintenance events. Trip records, charts, summaries, and location history are available for review, with report export to Excel. Traccar works with trackers from manufacturers including Teltonika, Jimi IoT, Ruptela, Queclink, Suntech, and TopFlyTech across more than 200 protocols. Its server runs on Windows or Linux, on owned hardware or in the cloud. Android and iOS apps require a Traccar server; a separate client app can make a smartphone act as a tracker. The API supports service functions and live updates. The server is free and open source for private or commercial use. Managed plans are listed at $9.95 a month for a shared account and $49.95 a month for a dedicated server.