Quick answer
Contrack is a free, open source project in the “Personal CRM” group, built with TypeScript. It is released under AGPL-3.0, has 80 GitHub stars, and its repository was last updated in Oct 2026. You can self-host it on your own server. Verified 22 October 2026.
Personal CRM
Contrack
Privacy-focused, self-hosted contact management with tracking and online enrichment.
GitHub stars
80
Last repo update
Oct 2026
License
AGPL-3.0
Technology
TypeScript
What is Contrack?
Contrack keeps your contacts in one place that you own and builds on them with relationship tracking and online enrichment. It runs as a single Docker container, and its README compares it with Monica, Clay, Folk, Twenty, Huly, EspoCRM and Nextcloud Contacts.
Highlights
- Single Docker container
- Contact tracking and online enrichment
- Privacy-focused and self-hosted
- Authentication option before exposing it beyond localhost
Best for
Individuals who want a private contact manager and relationship tracker.
Check before you commit
By default it listens on localhost. Turn authentication on before you expose it to the internet.
Self-Hosted (Open Source Edition)
Install on your own server • No per-user software fee • Full control & privacy
Self-Host on My Server →Official Website & Docs
We did not find an official hosted plan in the project documentation. Read the docs before deciding.
Open the docs →🏠 Self-Hosted Version
You download the source code and run it on your own server or VPS (for example Hostinger, AWS or DigitalOcean).
Installation
From the README. It listens on localhost. Set AUTH_REQUIRED=true before exposing it beyond localhost.
Open the official install guide →
Requirements: Docker.
Commands above come from the project's own documentation (checked 22 October 2026). Versions change, so confirm against the official guide before running anything on a production server.
Need a server to host it?
Docker, Node, Python, Java and similar stacks usually need a VPS where you can install your own software. A small VPS is enough to start, and you can upgrade later. Hostinger offers both shared web hosting and VPS plans.
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Before real customers go in: read the security and backup checklist →
🌐 Official Website & Documentation
We could not confirm an official hosted plan for Contrack in its documentation. Self-hosting is the main route.
Third-party providers may offer managed hosting. Always check their terms and that you can export your data.
Self-Hosted vs Hosted by Someone Else
| Factor | Self-Hosted | Managed / third-party |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | No software fee for the open edition. You pay for hosting. | Depends on the provider you choose. |
| Data privacy & control | Data stays on your server. | Data lives on the provider's servers. |
| Maintenance | You install updates and run backups. | The provider handles it. |
| Best for | Teams with a developer or sysadmin, and data-sensitive companies. | Teams who want a fast start and no server work. |
No technical person on the team
→ Ask a developer or managed host to set it up
Avoid running a server you cannot maintain.
Team with a developer or sysadmin
→ Self-Hosted
Lower running cost and full customization.
Data-sensitive or regulated work
→ Self-Hosted on your own server
You decide where data lives and who can access it.
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Frequently asked questions about Contrack
Is Contrack free and open source?
Contrack is released under AGPL-3.0. Always read the LICENSE file in the official repository before you use, modify or redistribute it. License details were verified on 22 October 2026.
What technology does Contrack use?
Contrack is built with TypeScript.
Can I self-host Contrack?
Yes. You can download the source from the official GitHub repository and run it on your own server or VPS. Requirements: Docker.
Does Contrack have a hosted or cloud version?
We could not confirm an official hosted plan in the project documentation. Check the official website for the latest options.
Who is Contrack best for?
Individuals who want a private contact manager and relationship tracker.
What are good alternatives to Contrack?
Similar open source projects in this directory include Monica, Meerkat CRM, PingCRM. Compare them in the Personal CRM group.
Data verified 22 October 2026 from the project's public repository and documentation. Details change, so check the official sources. See our disclaimer. Found a mistake? Tell us.