LodgeHQ vs LEAP

The migration-native alternative to LEAP — without the per-user bill

LEAP is a capable generalist legal platform, but it's priced per user, reviewers widely report steep renewal increases, and it has no migration-specific tooling. LodgeHQ is built for visa work and is $99/mo flat for unlimited users.

No credit card. No setup fees. No per-user charges.

Per-user generalist vs flat-rate migration-native

Both manage matters and trust. Only one is built for ImmiAccount, visa workflows and OMARA — at a price that doesn't grow with your team.

LEAP

Per userquote-based
  • Priced per user — the bill grows with every staff member
  • Pricing not published — quote-based, on multi-year contracts
  • Reviewers widely report steep price increases at renewal
  • Generalist legal PM — no ImmiAccount, DHA forms or OMARA tooling

LodgeHQ

$99/mo
  • Unlimited users included
  • Client portal included
  • AI document review & drafting included
  • ImmiAccount auto-fill Chrome extension

Full feature comparison

An honest, line-by-line look at what each platform includes in its base subscription.

FeatureLodgeHQLEAP
Pricing$99 flat, all-inPer user, quote-based
Unlimited users included
Multi-year contract lock-inNoneReported
Built specifically for migration agents
ImmiAccount auto-fill (Chrome extension)
DHA form auto-fill (956, 80, 1221 and more)
Smart visa questionnaires by subclass
Points test calculator
Occupation search & visa pathway tools
AI document review for visa files
AI refusal-risk analysis
OMARA compliance tools (file notes, CPD)
Trust accounting
Time tracking & billing
Document management & automation
Built-in e-signatures

Feature availability compiled from LEAP's public website and product documentation. If anything has changed, please let us know and we'll correct it.

Why agents are switching to LodgeHQ

Three reasons we hear most often from migration agents who make the move.

AI that actually helps

Not chatbot gimmicks — real tools that cut hours off every file.

  • AI compliance checks on every matter
  • AI document review and field extraction
  • AI-drafted file notes and submissions
  • AI refusal-risk analysis before lodgement

ImmiAccount auto-fill

Our Chrome extension — live on the Chrome Web Store — pulls client data straight from LodgeHQ and types it into every ImmiAccount field, across every page, every subclass.

  • One-click install, auto-updates forever
  • Saves 30–60 minutes per lodgement
  • ~90% of fields populated — including Form 80 and the 482 sponsor module
  • Included in the base subscription

One subscription, everything included

No surprises on your next invoice. $99/mo buys the whole platform.

  • No per-user fees — invite your whole team
  • No setup fees or onboarding charges
  • No training fees — docs and tutorials included
  • Cancel any time, keep your data export

How to migrate from LEAP

A practical, honest migration path. It's not one-click, but it's straightforward.

  1. 1

    Export your data from LEAP

    Use LEAP's built-in export to pull clients, matters, and contacts to CSV / Excel. Bulk-download any documents you want to bring across.

  2. 2

    Import into LodgeHQ

    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.

  3. 3

    Run both in parallel for a week

    Start lodging new matters in LodgeHQ while keeping LEAP read-only for your in-flight files. Most practices are operating entirely on LodgeHQ within 5–10 days.

  4. 4

    Cancel LEAP

    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.

Frequently asked questions

Is LEAP suitable for migration agents?

LEAP is a strong generalist legal practice-management platform — matters, trust accounting, document automation and billing across many practice areas. It is not migration-specific: there's no ImmiAccount auto-fill, no DHA form generation, no visa questionnaires, no points test and no OMARA-specific tooling. Migration firms on LEAP typically supplement it with manual ImmiAccount work.

How does LodgeHQ's pricing compare to LEAP's?

LEAP doesn't publish its pricing — it's quoted per user, typically on multi-year contracts, so your bill grows with every staff member and isn't transparent up front. LodgeHQ is one flat $99/mo (AUD + GST) for the whole firm with unlimited users and no lock-in, so the cost is predictable and doesn't scale with headcount.

Does LodgeHQ have trust accounting and document automation like LEAP?

Yes. LodgeHQ includes a full trust account ledger with reconciliation and audit-ready statements, plus document generation and a service-agreement generator. On top of that you get the migration-specific tools LEAP doesn't have.

Can I switch from LEAP without a long contract?

Yes. LodgeHQ has no lock-in — it's month-to-month (or annual if you prefer the discount). You can export clients, contacts and matters from LEAP to CSV / Excel and import into LodgeHQ. Our team can help with the transition.

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