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Reviewed · Updated 2026-10-04

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.

Reviewed by the Conversion Gems editorial team ·
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Pricing
Freemium
Best for
Private location history
Category
Security, Privacy & Backup

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.

7.4
Our score
7.4 / 10
Conversion Gems editorial verdict
Free self-hosted; cloud from EUR 59.99/yr
Features8/10
8 - map layers, trips, stats, family sharing and many import sources per the pricing page and README.
Value9/10
9 - self-hosting is free with every Pro feature; cloud from EUR 59.99 a year.
Ease of use6/10
6 - cloud setup is quick, but self-hosting needs Docker and the README warns against automatic updates.
Ecosystem7/10
7 - works with OwnTracks, Overland, GPSLogger, Home Assistant, Immich and PhotoPrism, with an API.
Support5/10
5 - docs, FAQ and GitHub issues; no live support channel confirmed on the vendor pages we checked.
What it really is

An open-source Google Timeline replacement that stores your GPS history on your own server or in an EU-hosted cloud.

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. Self-hosters get everything free. Treat it as fast-moving software and back up before upgrades.

Why we rate it

It brings old Google data in, keeps tracking going on both phone platforms, and costs nothing if you run it yourself.

The catch

The project warns of breaking changes between releases, and Lite caps history at 12 months.

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
Friction report
Time to value
Cloud: minutes to sign up and install the phone app. Self-hosted: a Docker Compose install, then a Google Takeout import.
Scale breakpoint
More than five people needs more than one Family plan; Lite users hit the 12-month history cap.
Walled garden
Low: exports GeoJSON and GPX, and the code is open source under AGPL-3.0.

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

Dawarich alternatives

Other self-hosted personal data apps to compare:

PhotoPrism: Self-hosted photo library that places geotagged photos on world maps; Dawarich can pull its photos into trips.
ActivityWatch: Free, local-first tracker for the time you spend in apps on your computer.
Karakeep: Self-hostable bookmark and read-later app for saving links, notes and PDFs.
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Tags

#LocationHistory#SelfHosted#OpenSource#Privacy

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