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VisaGrader alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 31, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave VisaGrader: community timelines are self-reported and uneven in size, and personalised predictions need a login. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces VisaGrader, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Immihelp Tracker currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Immihelp Tracker logoImmihelp TrackerFreeNoWeb6 of 677.6
2Lawfully logoLawfullyFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android, Web6 of 674.6
3VisaMoves logoVisaMovesFreeNoWeb6 of 666.5
4USCIS Case Status Online logoUSCIS Case Status OnlineFreeNoWeb5 of 557.2
  1. Immihelp Tracker logo

    1. Immihelp TrackerTop pick

    Best for: People who want to read many individual stamping, 221(g) and petition timelines from other applicants

    FreeWeb

    77.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from VisaGrader

    Long-running community trackers with individual case posts for stamping, 221(g), PERM and USCIS petitions.

    Pros

    • Free registration
    • Trackers for stamping, 221(g), PERM and USCIS petitions
    • Years of individual case posts to read through
    • Subscribe to posts to follow their updates

    Cons

    • Lists of posts rather than summary statistics
    • Several trackers have had no new posts for years
    • Dated interface with insurance promotions
    Visit Immihelp Tracker Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Immihelp Tracker a good VisaGrader alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Price
    Free registration
    Checked Oct 31, 2026immihelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data source
    Volunteered by users
    Checked Oct 31, 2026immihelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Agencies covered
    USCIS, Dept. of State, Dept. of Labor and others
    Checked Oct 31, 2026immihelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    221(g) tracker
    Tracks administrative processing at consulates
    Checked Oct 31, 2026immihelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Comparison
    Compare your data with other users'
    Checked Oct 31, 2026immihelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Running since
    1999
    Checked Oct 31, 2026immihelp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Lawfully logo

    2. Lawfully

    Best for: Applicants with several USCIS or NVC cases who want push alerts and plain-English explanations

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    74.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from VisaGrader

    Tracks your own USCIS and NVC cases on your phone and sends a push notification when they change.

    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 ×0.377
    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 VisaGrader 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)
  3. VisaMoves logo

    3. VisaMoves

    Best for: People with a 221(g) slip who want to see whether their wait is typical for their consulate

    FreeWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from VisaGrader

    Focused on 221(g) administrative processing, with medians by consulate that count still-pending cases.

    Pros

    • Free, with no account needed
    • Medians by consulate that include still-pending cases
    • CEAC status decoder with measured transition times
    • Also logs cancelled interviews and the immigrant visa pause

    Cons

    • All data is self-reported, not from the State Department
    • Small posts have few cases, and many reports omit the consulate
    • Centred on consular processing; little for USCIS petitions
    • No per-case alerts or mobile app
    Visit VisaMoves Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 VisaMoves a good VisaGrader alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Price
    Free, nothing to buy
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visamoves.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Accounts
    None
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visamoves.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Update frequency
    Daily
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visamoves.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data source
    Applicants' own reports, not the State Department
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visamoves.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data licence
    CC BY-NC 4.0
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visamoves.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CEAC decoder
    Refused-to-Issued transition times from tracked cases
    Checked Oct 31, 2026visamoves.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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from VisaGrader

    The free official lookup for the current status of a single USCIS case.

    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 ×0.369
    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 USCIS Case Status Online a good VisaGrader 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 VisaGrader alternative for…

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

Immihelp Tracker logo

Best VisaGrader alternative for most people

Immihelp Tracker

Long-running community trackers with individual case posts for stamping, 221(g), PERM and USCIS petitions.

VisaMoves logo

Best VisaGrader alternative for a free option

VisaMoves

Focused on 221(g) administrative processing, with medians by consulate that count still-pending cases.

Lawfully logo

Best VisaGrader alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lawfully

Tracks your own USCIS and NVC cases on your phone and sends a push notification when they change.

Lawfully logo

Best VisaGrader alternative for iPhone and Android

Lawfully

Tracks your own USCIS and NVC cases on your phone and sends a push notification when they change.

USCIS Case Status Online logo

Best VisaGrader alternative for working in the browser

USCIS Case Status Online

The free official lookup for the current status of a single USCIS case.

VisaGrader alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to VisaGrader?

Immihelp Tracker ranks first right now. Long-running community trackers with individual case posts for stamping, 221(g), PERM and USCIS petitions. Lawfully and VisaMoves follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to VisaGrader?

Yes. Immihelp Tracker (free), Lawfully (free plan + paid), VisaMoves (free) and USCIS Case Status Online (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to VisaGrader?

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

Why do people switch from VisaGrader?

The complaints we hear most: community timelines are self-reported and uneven in size; personalised predictions need a login; breadth means some trackers have few entries.

How is this list ranked?

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