Best Self-Hosted Location & Mapping Tools in 2026

Applications for mapping, geolocation, navigation, and managing location-based data and services.

The top-rated pick is Dawarich with 10,046 GitHub stars.

3 self-hosted location & mapping tools — ranked by GitHub stars. Browse all

Dawarich

Self-hostable alternative to Google Maps Timeline for tracking and visualizing your location history.

Alternative to:

Google Maps Timeline

Reitti

Self-hosted location tracking and analysis with automatic visit detection, trip classification, Immich integration, and multi-user timeline support.

Alternative to:

Google Maps Timeline

GeoPulse

Self-hosted, privacy-first location timeline platform that turns raw GPS data into a searchable history of stays, trips, and movement patterns.

Alternative to:

Google Maps Timeline

Why self-host?

Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.