Traccar is free, open source software, so you can always run it yourself. But if you'd rather not manage a server, Traccar also offers official managed hosting - run directly by the team that builds the software.
| Self-Hosted | Managed by Traccar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free software + VPS, $5-$20/month | From $9.95/month |
| Setup | You install it yourself | Ready to use, no setup |
| Updates | You upgrade it yourself | Handled for you |
| Customization | Full control over server configuration | Default config, or full custom config with Tracking Server |
| Data location | Your own server, your choice of region | Traccar-operated infrastructure |
| Support | Community forum | Direct technical support included |
Self-hosting gives you full control, but you're paying for and maintaining a VPS yourself. See our installation guides to get started with Docker Compose on any VPS provider, or the Docker page for other deployment options.
If you'd rather not run a server yourself, Traccar offers two official managed plans:
Both are provisioned, maintained, and supported directly by the Traccar team, with a 7-day free trial. See the full pricing page for details.
Official Traccar hosting is only sold directly by the project through the pages linked above. If you come across a third party offering "managed Traccar," it isn't affiliated with or endorsed by the Traccar project.