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Lawfully alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 31, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Lawfully: case ranking against similar cases needs premium, and premium prices aren't published on the website. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Lawfully, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Case Tracker for USCIS currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1USCIS online account logoUSCIS online accountFreeNoWeb5 of 562.6
2VisaGrader logoVisaGraderFreeNoWeb6 of 659.6
3TrackMyOPT logoTrackMyOPTFree plan + paidNoWeb, Browser extension6 of 657.2
4USCIS Case Status Online logoUSCIS Case Status OnlineFreeNoWeb5 of 555.3
  1. USCIS online account logo

    1. USCIS online accountTop pick

    Best for: Applicants with a USCIS case who want official updates without a third-party app

    FreeWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lawfully

    The official USCIS account, free, showing up to the last five actions on each case without a third party in between.

    Pros

    • Official and free
    • Add paper-filed cases by receipt number
    • Shows up to the last five actions on each case
    • Works on a computer, phone or tablet

    Cons

    • More setup than a plain status lookup
    • A one-time code is needed at every login
    • USCIS only: no NVC, consular or 221(g) tracking
    Visit USCIS online account Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is USCIS online account a good Lawfully alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 31, 2026uscis.gov(opens source in a new tab)
    Case history
    Up to the last five actions on a case
    Checked Oct 31, 2026uscis.gov(opens source in a new tab)
    Paper-filed cases
    Can be added to the account
    Checked Oct 31, 2026uscis.gov(opens source in a new tab)
    Devices
    Computer, phone or tablet
    Checked Oct 31, 2026uscis.gov(opens source in a new tab)
    Login security
    One-time verification code at every login
    Checked Oct 31, 2026uscis.gov(opens source in a new tab)
  2. VisaGrader logo

    2. VisaGrader

    Best for: H-1B, F-1 and green card applicants who want wait times, processing times and peer timelines in one place

    FreeWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lawfully

    Web-based processing times, visa bulletin charts and community timelines, with personalised predictions on a free account.

    Pros

    • Wait times, visa bulletin and USCIS processing times in one site
    • Community trackers for H-1B, I-485, stamping, dropbox and 221(g)
    • Free, and browsing needs no account
    • States that it tracks agency data daily

    Cons

    • Community timelines are self-reported and uneven in size
    • Personalised predictions need a login
    • Breadth means some trackers have few entries
    Visit VisaGrader Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is VisaGrader a good Lawfully alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Wait-time data source
    US State Department and USTravelDocs
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visagrader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Update frequency
    Tracks agency data daily
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visagrader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free, including registration
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visagrader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Login-only features
    Personalised processing-time predictions
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visagrader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    221(g) tracker
    Community 221(g) administrative processing tracker
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visagrader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Affiliation
    Not affiliated with any US government agency
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visagrader.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. TrackMyOPT logo

    3. TrackMyOPT

    Best for: F-1 students waiting on an OPT EAD who also need unemployment and STEM OPT deadlines tracked

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lawfully

    For F-1 students on OPT: decision-window estimates, daily auto-checks on Pro and OPT compliance clocks.

    Pros

    • Free decision-window estimate for OPT cases
    • Pro checks USCIS daily and emails you on a change
    • OPT unemployment clock and deadline calculators in one place
    • Chrome extension alongside the web app

    Cons

    • Automatic checks and alerts need Pro, $49.99 a year
    • Built for OPT; not for visas, green cards or consular cases
    • Job-search features add clutter if you only track a case
    Visit TrackMyOPT Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is TrackMyOPT a good Lawfully alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    $0, forever free
    Checked Oct 31, 2026trackmyopt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $49.99 billed yearly
    Checked Oct 31, 2026trackmyopt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free case status
    Decision window and manual refresh
    Checked Oct 31, 2026trackmyopt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro case status
    Daily auto-checks and email alerts
    Checked Oct 31, 2026trackmyopt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data source
    USCIS Case Status API access
    Checked Oct 31, 2026trackmyopt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser extension
    Chrome
    Checked Oct 31, 2026trackmyopt.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. USCIS Case Status Online logo

    4. USCIS Case Status Online

    Best for: Anyone with a USCIS receipt number who wants the official status straight from the source

    FreeWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lawfully

    The free official lookup, if you only need the current status and don't mind checking by hand.

    Pros

    • The official source that other trackers rely on
    • No account or sign-in needed
    • Works on a phone as well as a computer
    • Free, and shows the next step where there is one

    Cons

    • No alerts, so you have to keep checking yourself
    • Shows the latest action only, with no processing-time context
    • Doesn't cover NVC, consular interviews or 221(g) processing
    Visit USCIS Case Status Online Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is USCIS Case Status Online a good Lawfully alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Lookup key
    13-character receipt number from your USCIS notice
    Checked Oct 31, 2026uscis.gov(opens source in a new tab)
    Receipt format
    Three letters followed by 10 numbers
    Checked Oct 31, 2026uscis.gov(opens source in a new tab)
    What it shows
    Last action taken on the case and next steps
    Checked Oct 31, 2026uscis.gov(opens source in a new tab)
    Devices
    Works from a computer or a phone
    Checked Oct 31, 2026uscis.gov(opens source in a new tab)
    Multiple cases
    Enter another receipt number after the first
    Checked Oct 31, 2026uscis.gov(opens source in a new tab)

The best Lawfully alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Case Tracker for USCIS logo

Best Lawfully alternative for most people

Case Tracker for USCIS

Another mobile tracker for USCIS, NVC and EOIR cases with push notifications, described by its maker as free.

USCIS online account logo

Best Lawfully alternative for a free option

USCIS online account

The official USCIS account, free, showing up to the last five actions on each case without a third party in between.

TrackMyOPT logo

Best Lawfully alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TrackMyOPT

For F-1 students on OPT: decision-window estimates, daily auto-checks on Pro and OPT compliance clocks.

Case Tracker for USCIS logo

Best Lawfully alternative for iPhone and Android

Case Tracker for USCIS

Another mobile tracker for USCIS, NVC and EOIR cases with push notifications, described by its maker as free.

VisaGrader logo

Best Lawfully alternative for working in the browser

VisaGrader

Web-based processing times, visa bulletin charts and community timelines, with personalised predictions on a free account.

Lawfully alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Lawfully?

Case Tracker for USCIS ranks first right now. Another mobile tracker for USCIS, NVC and EOIR cases with push notifications, described by its maker as free. USCIS online account and VisaGrader follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Lawfully?

Yes. Case Tracker for USCIS (free), USCIS online account (free), VisaGrader (free) and TrackMyOPT (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Lawfully?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Lawfully?

The complaints we hear most: case ranking against similar cases needs premium; premium prices aren't published on the website; rankings come from Lawfully users' data, not official figures.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Lawfully, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.