Accurate Tracking
Prioritizes accuracy for use cases like hiking and navigation π―
Background Geolocation
Receive accurate geolocation updates even while the app is backgrounded.
Background Updates
Continues to receive location updates even when the app is in the background π
Battery Efficient
Optimized to balance accuracy and battery consumption π
Getting Started
Check the Getting Started Guide to install and configure the plugin.
Plugin comparison
A short comparison between the three main background-geolocation plugins commonly used in Capacitor apps.
| Plugin | Accuracy | Background | HTTP Upload | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
@capacitor-community/background-geolocation (Community) | Not accurate | Yes | No | Free |
@capgo/background-geolocation (this plugin) | Accurate | Yes | No | Free |
| Transistorsoft (original) | Accurate | Yes | Yes β built-in HTTP uploader to your API | Paid |
Notes:
- The Community plugin is lightweight and continues to work in the background, but it is known to be less accurate than the options below.
- This Capgo plugin is optimized to provide accurate location fixes and reliable background operation without requiring a paid license.
- Transistorsoft offers a complete commercial solution that also includes built-in HTTP upload capabilities for sending location data to your backend.