TrackMyOPT alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 31, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave TrackMyOPT: automatic checks and alerts need Pro, $49.99 a year, and built for OPT; not for visas, green cards or consular cases. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TrackMyOPT, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Lawfully currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Lawfully	Free plan + paid	No	iOS, Android, Web	6 of 6	81.5
2	Case Tracker for USCIS	Free	No	iOS, Android	6 of 6	59.6

1. LawfullyTop pick
Best for: Applicants with several USCIS or NVC cases who want push alerts and plain-English explanations
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
81.5
score / 100
Why switch from TrackMyOPT
Broader case tracking across USCIS, NVC, DOL and EOIR with push alerts, for life after OPT too.
Pros
Covers USCIS, NVC, DOL and EOIR cases in one app
Push notification when a tracked case changes
Explains what each status message means and what comes next
Shareable case timeline and visa bulletin history by category
Cons
Case ranking against similar cases needs premium
Premium prices aren't published on the website
Rankings come from Lawfully users' data, not official figures
Visit Lawfully Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Lawfully a good TrackMyOPT alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Agencies covered
USCIS, NVC, DOL and EOIR
Checked Oct 31, 2026lawfully.com(opens source in a new tab)
Alerts
Push notification when a case status updates
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Premium feature
Case ranking compared with similar cases
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Visa bulletin
History of final action and filing dates for your visa type
Checked Oct 31, 2026lawfully.com(opens source in a new tab)
Status explanations
Explains each USCIS message and the next step
Checked Oct 31, 2026lawfully.com(opens source in a new tab)
Apps
iOS and Android
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2. Case Tracker for USCIS
Best for: People who want free push alerts for USCIS, NVC and immigration court cases on their phone
FreeiOS, Android
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from TrackMyOPT
A free mobile app that sends push notifications when a USCIS case status changes.
Pros
Free to download, per its website
USCIS, NVC and EOIR cases in one list
Push notifications on status changes and court hearing reminders
Shows activity on cases with receipt numbers near yours
Cons
Mobile only, with no web version
Little detail on how often cases are checked
Nearby-case activity is a rough signal, not a forecast
Visit Case Tracker for USCIS 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 Case Tracker for USCIS a good TrackMyOPT alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Cases covered
USCIS, EOIR and NVC
Checked Oct 31, 2026usciscasetracker.com(opens source in a new tab)
Alerts
Push notifications when your status changes
Checked Oct 31, 2026usciscasetracker.com(opens source in a new tab)
Court cases
Hearing reminders for immigration court
Checked Oct 31, 2026usciscasetracker.com(opens source in a new tab)
Price
Free
Checked Oct 31, 2026usciscasetracker.com(opens source in a new tab)
Analytics
Activity on cases near yours
Checked Oct 31, 2026usciscasetracker.com(opens source in a new tab)
Visa bulletin
Quick access to Visa Bulletins
Checked Oct 31, 2026usciscasetracker.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best TrackMyOPT alternative for…

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

Best TrackMyOPT alternative for most people

Lawfully

Broader case tracking across USCIS, NVC, DOL and EOIR with push alerts, for life after OPT too.

Best TrackMyOPT alternative for a free option

USCIS online account

The official free account, showing recent actions on your I-765 without a third-party service.

Best TrackMyOPT alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lawfully

Broader case tracking across USCIS, NVC, DOL and EOIR with push alerts, for life after OPT too.

Best TrackMyOPT alternative for iPhone and Android

Case Tracker for USCIS

A free mobile app that sends push notifications when a USCIS case status changes.

Best TrackMyOPT alternative for working in the browser

VisaGrader

USCIS processing times by form and H-1B timelines, for students planning the next step after OPT.

TrackMyOPT alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to TrackMyOPT?

Lawfully ranks first right now. Broader case tracking across USCIS, NVC, DOL and EOIR with push alerts, for life after OPT too. USCIS online account and Case Tracker for USCIS follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to TrackMyOPT?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to TrackMyOPT?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from TrackMyOPT?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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