LodgeHQ does what Migration Manager does — and adds AI document review, ImmiAccount auto-fill, a client portal, and workflow automation. Starting at $99/mo, around 60% cheaperthan Migration Manager's published pricing.
No credit card. No setup fees. No per-user charges.
Both include the core case-management basics. Only one includes AI, a client portal, and unlimited users.
Migration Manager
LodgeHQ
Total savings
Save $1,680/year
Based on published starting prices ($239 − $99 = $140/mo × 12)
An honest, line-by-line look at what each platform includes in its base subscription.
| Feature | LodgeHQ | Migration Mgr |
|---|---|---|
| Starting monthly price | $99 | $239+ |
| Unlimited users included | ||
| Unlimited clients included | ||
| Custom pipeline stages | ||
| AI compliance tools | ||
| Conflict-of-interest detection | ||
| AI document extraction (PDF/images) | ||
| AI eligibility checker | ||
| AI document review | ||
| Passport scan auto-populate | ||
| Passport photo crop (35x45mm) | ||
| Document converter (PDF, Word, Excel, Images) | ||
| PDF tools (merge, compress, split, watermark) | ||
| ImmiAccount auto-fill | ||
| Client self-serve portal | Add-on | |
| Built-in e-signatures | ||
| CRM & lead pipeline | ||
| Email campaigns | ||
| Trust accounting | ||
| Time tracking & billing | ||
| Points test calculator | ||
| Occupation search & visa pathways | ||
| Scenario modeller | ||
| Xero / MYOB sync | ||
| Stripe online payments | ||
| Webhooks & Zapier | ||
| Multi-firm management | ||
| NAATI translation orders | ||
| Workflow automation builder | ||
| Calendar sync & booking page | ||
| WhatsApp messaging | ||
| CPD tracking | ||
| AI submission & email drafter | ||
| AI refusal risk analysis | ||
| DHA form auto-fill (7 forms) | ||
| Service agreement generator | ||
| Client surveys & NPS | ||
| Referral partner management | ||
| Knowledge base | ||
| Mobile-friendly (PWA) | ||
| Modern UI |
Feature availability compiled from Migration Manager's public website and product documentation. If anything has changed, please let us know and we'll correct it.
Three reasons we hear most often from migration agents who make the move.
Not chatbot gimmicks — real tools that cut hours off every file.
Our Chrome extension pulls client data straight from LodgeHQ and types it into every ImmiAccount field — across every page, every subclass.
No surprises on your next invoice. $99/mo buys the whole platform.
A practical, honest migration path. It's not one-click, but it's straightforward.
Use Migration Manager's built-in export to pull clients, matters, and contacts to CSV / Excel. Bulk-download any documents you want to bring across.
LodgeHQ accepts CSV imports for clients, contacts, and matters. Map the fields once, preview, and import. Documents are uploaded per matter — you can bulk-drag folders in.
Start lodging new matters in LodgeHQ. Keep Migration Manager read-only for your in-flight files until you're ready to switch fully. Most practices are operating entirely on LodgeHQ within 5–10 days.
Once every active matter is live in LodgeHQ, cancel your old subscription and bank the savings. We're happy to help with the transition — email [email protected].
We won't pretend this is a one-click migration. It does involve some structured data entry, but most practices complete it in under a week.
Most practices are fully operational on LodgeHQ within a week. You can sign up, explore every feature during the 14-day free trial, and start lodging new matters immediately. Historical data migration typically takes a few days of structured data entry, depending on how many active clients you have.
Yes. Migration Manager lets you export client and matter data to CSV / Excel. LodgeHQ accepts CSV imports for clients, matters, and contacts. For documents, you can bulk-download from Migration Manager and upload to the relevant matters in LodgeHQ. Our support team can assist you with the import.
LodgeHQ is purpose-built for MARA-registered agents. It includes conflict-of-interest detection, consumer guide tracking, file note generation, CPD logging, trust accounting, and a full audit trail. It is designed to help you stay organised and audit-ready under the Code of Conduct.
All of them. LodgeHQ is not locked to specific subclasses — 186 ENS, 820/801 partner, 500 student, 482, 189, 190, 491, 600, 407, 485 and every other visa type. Smart questionnaires adapt to the visa type automatically, and the ImmiAccount extension works across every subclass form.
Yes. LodgeHQ includes a full trust account ledger with receipts, disbursements, transfers, and reconciliation. Invoices can draw from trust, and you get audit-ready trust statements out of the box.
No. LodgeHQ is $99/mo (AUD + GST) flat. Unlimited users. Unlimited clients. No setup fees, no training fees, no onboarding charges. The Chrome extension and every feature is included.
Start your 14-day free trial of LodgeHQ. Full access to every feature. No credit card. Import your Migration Manager data when you're ready.
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