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Dawarich

Open-source location history app that replaces Google Timeline: self-host it free or use EU-hosted Dawarich Cloud from EUR 59.99 a year.

Our take: If you want your location history back under your control, Dawarich covers the full loop: import the old data, keep tracking from your phone, browse it on a map.

Best forPrivate location history
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
7.4 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try DawarichFree self-hosted; cloud from EUR 59.99/yr

Dawarich is an open-source app that records your location history and shows it on a map, built as a private replacement for Google Timeline. It suits people who want to keep that data on their own server or in an EU-hosted cloud. Self-hosting is free with every Pro feature; Dawarich Cloud starts at EUR 59.99 a year.

The bottom line

A strong private Timeline replacement for self-hosters; the cloud plans are fairly priced for everyone else.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAn open-source Google Timeline replacement that stores your GPS history on your own server or in an EU-hosted cloud.
Our takeIf you want your location history back under your control, Dawarich covers the full loop: import the old data, keep tracking from your phone, browse it on a map.
Self-hosters get everything free. Treat it as fast-moving software and back up before upgrades.
Why we rate itIt brings old Google data in, keeps tracking going on both phone platforms, and costs nothing if you run it yourself.
The catchThe project warns of breaking changes between releases, and Lite caps history at 12 months.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Former Google Timeline users
  • Self-hosters running Docker
  • Travellers tracking countries and trips
  • Families sharing locations privately
Not good for
  • People who want zero setup and no subscription
  • Fleet or employee tracking
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Cloud: minutes to sign up and install the phone app. Self-hosted: a Docker Compose install, then a Google Takeout import.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    More than five people needs more than one Family plan; Lite users hit the 12-month history cap.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: exports GeoJSON and GPX, and the code is open source under AGPL-3.0.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
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Dawarich plans and prices

PlanPriceBillingHistory and limits
Self-hostedFreen/aEvery Pro feature; you run the server
Lite (cloud)EUR 59.99/yrAnnual only12 months of history, 200 API requests/hr
Pro (cloud)EUR 119.99/yr or EUR 10/moAnnual or monthlyUnlimited history, 1,000 API requests/hr, heatmap, Fog of War, photo integration
Family (cloud)EUR 239.99/yrAnnual onlyUp to 5 members with Pro features, family location sharing

From Dawarich's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. All cloud plans have a 7-day free trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dawarich?

Dawarich is an open-source, self-hostable app for recording and viewing your location history, built as a private alternative to Google Timeline. It shows your movements on a map with timelines, trips and statistics.

Is Dawarich free?

Yes, if you host it yourself. The pricing page says self-hosting is free and includes every Pro feature. The hosted Dawarich Cloud is paid, with a 7-day free trial.

How much does Dawarich Cloud cost?

Lite is EUR 59.99 a year, Pro is EUR 119.99 a year or EUR 10 a month, and Family is EUR 239.99 a year for up to five people (checked 4 October 2026). All plans have a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Can I import my Google Maps Timeline into Dawarich?

Yes. Dawarich imports Google Takeout and Google Maps Timeline exports, as well as GPX, GeoJSON, OwnTracks and Strava data.

What are some alternatives to Dawarich?

For tracking from your phone, Dawarich works with OwnTracks and GPSLogger as data sources rather than competing with them. If you mainly want your photos on a map, PhotoPrism is a self-hosted photo library with world maps.

Dawarich alternatives

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Dawarich website, Dawarich pricing, Dawarich on GitHub, Dawarich releases.

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