OpenFMS
5.5#25 in gps vehicle tracking systemWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitOpenFMS vs Traccar
Traccar
9.2#1 in fleet software: management, telematics and maintenanceFrom $9.95 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | OpenFMS | Traccar |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
OpenFMS plans
No prices published.
Traccar plans
- Self-hosted TraccarFree
- Tracking Account$9.95 a month
- Tracking Server$49.95 a month
Pick OpenFMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Traccar if…
Traccar suits people or organizations that need GPS tracking and are comfortable self-hosting or choosing managed hosting. It also supports users who need mobile apps, an API, or integrations with identity providers.