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Grid: Open-Source Location Sharing That Ditches Big Tech's Data Grabs

We've all been burned by location apps that sell our every move. Grid flips the script: pure open-source, peer-to-peer, no corporate overlords.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read

⚡ Key Takeaways

Grid enables true peer-to-peer location sharing, ditching corporate data harvesters.
Open-source code invites audits and contributions, but adoption hinges on network effects.
Battery and fallback reliability will make or break it against giants like Find My.

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