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FMD (FindMyDevice)

Free#11 of 17 in Device Locator Apps

FMD (FindMyDevice): A free, open-source Android locator with SMS commands and an optional self-hosted server. Ranked #11 of 17 in Device Locator Apps by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for privacy-minded Android users comfortable self-hosting.

7.3/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.3 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Privacy-minded Android users comfortable self-hosting
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    None
  • Tracker compatibility
    Phone-only
  • Founded
    2020
  • Facts checked
    5 Oct 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Locate by GPS or cellular location, with a map view through FMD Server
    • Send remote commands by SMS or through FMD Server
    • Ring, lock, reset, or take pictures remotely

  • Where it doesn't

    • Tracks phones only, not other device types
    • Uses a direct-only location network
    • Self-hosting FMD Server adds setup and maintenance work

Our verdict on FMD (FindMyDevice)

FMD (FindMyDevice) is a free, open-source Android app for locating and controlling a lost phone. It is aimed at solo users and small setups that want location and remote actions without relying on a broader device-finding network. The Android app can locate a device using GPS or cellular location, and users can send commands by SMS or through FMD Server. The server is a separate web-interface component, not the Android app itself, and can be self-hosted.

Its standout feature is the choice of command path and the range of actions: FMD can remotely ring, lock, factory-reset, and take pictures with the device camera. SMS commands can be authorized using trusted contacts or a PIN. FMD Server provides a map view of the device’s location and a web interface for sending commands. This is a focused phone-only tool rather than a tracker for other device types; its direct-only location network also means it does not offer the reach of a broader established finding service. Buyers should weigh those limits against its remote-control options and open-source model.

FMD suits Android users who value control over how the server component is hosted and are comfortable managing that component themselves. The available support channels are community and documentation, so it fits users prepared to consult those resources rather than expect a broader support model. Choose it if SMS-based commands, self-hosting, and remote device actions match your needs. Look elsewhere if you need a wider location network, compatibility beyond phones, or a locator service without a separate server to manage.

FMD (FindMyDevice) pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on gitlab.com

FMD (FindMyDevice) fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNone
Supported platformsAndroid app; FMD Server web interface
Tracker compatibilityPhone-only
Location networkDirect-only
Remote device actionsring, lock, factory reset, take pictures
Location historyNot verified
DeploymentMobile, Self-hosted
PlatformsAndroid
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations1 integrations: FMD Server
PricingFree plan
Websitegitlab.com
Facts checked5 Oct 2026

FMD (FindMyDevice) integrations

FMD (FindMyDevice) lists 1 integrations on its own site.

  • FMD Server

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