HaukvsOwnTracks Recorder
Two self-hosted Location Tracking projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hauk | OwnTracks Recorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 6 in Location Tracking | #5 of 6 in Location Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 943 | 1 220 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +13 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.6.4 · 21 Oct 2026 | 1.0.4 · 8 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | C |
Which one should you pick?
Hauk scores 58/100 against 57/100 for OwnTracks Recorder, so it is the safer default.
OwnTracks Recorder ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Hauk.
OwnTracks Recorder is growing faster right now (+13 stars in 30 days).
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