# Colota (open-source maps and navigation app)

> Colota is a free, open-source maps and navigation app for Android. Self-hosted GPS tracker. Open source, geofencing, offline mode, no telemetry. It has 676 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

Colota is an open-source GPS tracking app that sends your location to your own server over HTTP(S). It works offline, supports geofencing, and doesn't share any data except with your configured backends. Features Self-Hosted - Works with Dawarich, GeoPulse, Home Assistant, OwnTracks, Overland, PhoneTrack, Reitti, Traccar or any custom backend that accepts JSON over HTTP Privacy First - No analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs. Licensed under AGPL-3.0 Works Offline - Fully functional without a server. Locations are queued locally and synced when connectivity returns.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/dietrichmax/colota |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | React Native |
| GitHub stars | 676 |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/com.Colota/ (package com.Colota) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Colota |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://colota.app |
| Official | no |
| Category | Maps & navigation |
| Latest release | v1.20.0 (Oct 3, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 5, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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