BuddySOS
7.6#2 in family locator appsFrom $19.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
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What both publish
| Fact | BuddySOS | OwnTracks |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker identifies Twilio as the service used to deliver SOS SMS messages. | The booklet describes using OwnTracks with Home Assistant to show locations on a map and trigger automations when people enter or leave zones. |
| Support | BuddySOS says it aims to reply to support and partnership messages within one business day. | The FAQ directs users to the OwnTracks meta tracker for questions and to the respective Android or iOS GitHub issue tracker to report bugs. |
BuddySOS plans
- FreeFree
- BuddySOS Plus monthly$1.99 a month
- BuddySOS Pro$1.99 a month
- BuddySOS Plus annual$19.99 a year
OwnTracks plans
No prices published.
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 OwnTracks if…
It suits people who want location sharing or history while choosing their own server and retention practices. It requires users to configure a backend and understand platform background limits.