BuddySOS
7.6#2 in family locator appsFrom $19.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
VisitBuddySOS vs Hauk
What both publish
| Fact | BuddySOS | Hauk |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | The company says user data is encrypted in transit and at rest, while acknowledging the service is not end-to-end encrypted. | The project supports end-to-end encryption, and its Docker guidance recommends exposing Hauk only through HTTPS because unencrypted traffic can reveal location data. |
| Integrations | The maker identifies Twilio as the service used to deliver SOS SMS messages. | The Android app supports HTTP and SOCKS proxies, and the backend supports LDAP authentication. |
BuddySOS plans
- FreeFree
- BuddySOS Plus monthly$1.99 a month
- BuddySOS Pro$1.99 a month
- BuddySOS Plus annual$19.99 a year
Hauk plans
- HaukFree
Pick BuddySOS if…
BuddySOS may suit festival and event groups, families, friends, or staff teams who need shared live maps, safe-zone alerts, and SOS messaging. Sign-up is currently listed for phone numbers from the US, Canada, UK, and EU.
Pick Hauk if…
Hauk suits people who want to share live location with friends or family and are prepared to run the required backend. It is intended for Android location sharing with a server the user specifies.