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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Lawfully logoLawfullyFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android, Web6 of 681.5
2USCIS online account logoUSCIS online accountFreeNoWeb5 of 562.6
3VisaGrader logoVisaGraderFreeNoWeb6 of 657.2
  1. Lawfully logo

    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
    Checked Oct 31, 2026lawfully.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium feature
    Case ranking compared with similar cases
    Checked Oct 31, 2026lawfully.com(opens source in a new tab)
    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
    Checked Oct 31, 2026lawfully.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. USCIS online account logo

    2. USCIS online account

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

    FreeWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TrackMyOPT

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

    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 TrackMyOPT 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)
  3. VisaGrader logo

    3. VisaGrader

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

    FreeWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from TrackMyOPT

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

    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 ×0.369
    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 VisaGrader a good TrackMyOPT 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)

The best TrackMyOPT alternative for…

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

Lawfully logo

Best TrackMyOPT alternative for most people

Lawfully

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

USCIS online account logo

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.

Lawfully logo

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.

Case Tracker for USCIS logo

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.

VisaGrader logo

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.