LodgeHQ vs mygratemate

From a lightweight CRM to a full platform — the mygratemate alternative

mygratemate is a lightweight Australian migration-agent CRM. LodgeHQ gives you the full platform — ImmiAccount auto-fill, an AI document suite, DHA form generation, trust accounting and OMARA compliance — for a transparent $99/mo flat with unlimited users.

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

A lightweight CRM vs the full toolkit

mygratemate covers the basics. LodgeHQ covers the whole job, with auto-fill and AI included.

mygratemate

Not published
  • Lightweight, emerging CRM with limited feature depth
  • Pricing isn't published up front
  • No published ImmiAccount auto-fill or DHA form generation
  • Low market visibility and thin review footprint

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.

FeatureLodgeHQmygratemate
Transparent published pricing$99/mo flat
Built for Australian migration agents
CRM & lead pipeline
Client onboarding questionnaires
Xero / accounting sync
Published ImmiAccount auto-fill extension
DHA form auto-fill (956, 80, 1221 and more)
AI document review & extraction
AI eligibility & refusal-risk analysis
Points test calculator
Occupation search & visa pathway tools
Trust accounting
OMARA compliance tools (file notes, CPD)
Unlimited users includedNot published

Rows marked unavailable reflect what we could not find published on mygratemate's site, not a definitive absence. If anything is out of date, please let us know and we'll correct it.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 mygratemate

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

  1. 1

    Export your data from mygratemate

    Use mygratemate'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 mygratemate read-only for your in-flight files. Most practices are operating entirely on LodgeHQ within 5–10 days.

  4. 4

    Cancel mygratemate

    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

What does LodgeHQ do that mygratemate doesn't?

mygratemate handles the CRM basics — leads, onboarding forms and some integrations. LodgeHQ adds the heavy lifting of migration work: a Chrome extension that auto-fills ImmiAccount, DHA form generation, an AI suite for document review and refusal-risk analysis, a points test calculator, occupation search and trust accounting.

How much does each cost?

mygratemate doesn't publish its pricing. LodgeHQ is a transparent $99/mo (AUD + GST) flat for the whole firm — unlimited users, every feature, no setup fees.

Can I move my data across?

Yes. Export clients, contacts and matters to CSV / Excel and import into LodgeHQ. Documents are uploaded per matter, and our team can help.

Ready to switch?

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