No software subscription
Use the open-source core with no per-user license fee. Budget separately for any hosting, support, and business systems your workflow still requires.
FILLVISA OS VS EIMMIGRATION
An open-source eimmigration alternative. 100% free.
Beautiful forms. Your own hosting. Open code.
For immigration professionals who want focused form preparation without a software subscription. Fillvisa OS is free to use, open to inspect, and ready to self-host—while you choose the other tools your practice needs.
100% free software Self-hostable AGPL-3.0
IS FILLVISA OS AN EIMMIGRATION ALTERNATIVE?
For immigration form preparation, yes.
For your entire practice, compare the scope.
Fillvisa OS is a 100% free, self-hostable, AGPL-3.0 alternative for the supported immigration form-preparation part of an eimmigration workflow. It gives you browser-based tools and public source code. It does not replace eimmigration’s full practice management platform.
eimmigration combines immigration forms, case workflows, billing, and client collaboration. Fillvisa OS can be useful when you want a standalone form tool and already handle those responsibilities elsewhere. Fillvisa OS documentation · eimmigration features overview
CHOOSE THE SCOPE YOU NEED
Sometimes the right tool
has a smaller job to do.
If your immediate need is to prepare supported immigration forms, you may prefer a focused tool over adopting a broader platform. Fillvisa OS keeps that choice open.
A focused form experience
Readable questions and clear sections keep attention on the preparation task. Try the same sample form in your current workflow and the Fillvisa demo.
Control over your copy
Inspect the public code, choose your deployment, and adapt the project under its license. Self-hosting lets you operate the form tool yourself.
Fit matters more than feature count. A smaller scope can be useful if you do not need the surrounding platform. It creates gaps if you do. Our design perspective is not a measured claim that eimmigration is harder to use.
SOFTWARE COST, WITH CONTEXT
Fillvisa OS vs. eimmigration pricing
Fillvisa OS has no software license fee. eimmigration offers a hosted practice platform with monthly or annual subscriptions. Compare the plan and capabilities your team actually needs.
| Product / plan | Monthly billing | Annual billing | Included scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillvisa OS | $0 software fee | $0 software fee | Supported open-source form tools |
| eimmigration Starter | $60 | $55 / month, billed annually | Standard features + 1 premium feature |
| eimmigration Essentials | $90 | $82 / month, billed annually | Standard features + 4 premium features |
| eimmigration Complete | $110 | $100 / month, billed annually | Standard features + all premium features |
Source: eimmigration’s current pricing page. Annual rates require annual billing. Confirm current terms, discounts, and service charges before purchasing.
Choose the features before the plan.
eimmigration separates standard capabilities from premium selections. Billing and trust accounting, time tracking, and e-filing are among its premium options. Check your selected plan against the workflow you need.
Budget beyond software licenses.
Fillvisa OS removes the license charge for supported form preparation. Your total cost still includes hosting, maintenance, staff time, and other systems. For a hosted platform, check migration, optional services, and payment processing costs too.
A SIMPLER PREPARATION WORKFLOW
Open a form. Work through it. Review the result.
Try a supported form before changing your process. Check the exact release and output you plan to use.
- 01 / CHOOSE
Find your supported form
Check the form directory and repository. Confirm that your chosen release includes the workflow and form edition you need.
Browse forms → - 02 / PREPARE
Work in your browser
Complete the questions and review the guidance. Local browser progress does not automatically sync across devices; plan how you will preserve your work.
Try the demo → - 03 / REVIEW
Check the final output
Review supported PDF outputs or online autofill results. Form preparation and autofill do not replace your final review or the official submission process.
Check supported capabilities →
MATCH THE TOOL TO THE JOB
Compare forms, casework, and client access.
eimmigration by Cerenade brings immigration practice work into a hosted system. Fillvisa OS is useful when you want an independent preparation tool and already handle the surrounding work elsewhere.
| Need | Fillvisa OS | eimmigration |
|---|---|---|
| Core purpose | Supported immigration form preparation. | Immigration cases, forms, clients, and practice operations. |
| Forms & updates | Supported USCIS PDF workflows and DS-160 tools; verify your release. | 300+ immigration forms, version control, and automatic data population. |
| Intake & documents | Use the guidance and outputs supported by your form. | Customizable questionnaires, document assembly, and form collaboration. |
| Case workflows | Manage case records, assignments, and deadlines separately. | Case processes, staff assignments, reminders, and case tracking. |
| Client access | No hosted client accounts or shared cloud workspace in the core. | Client and HR portals for connected client work. |
| Billing & time | Not included in the open-source core. | Billing and trust accounting, plus Time Keeper, are premium selections. |
| E-filing | Verify supported outputs or autofill; complete official submission separately. | E-filing with CBP data import is a premium selection. |
| Source & hosting | Public AGPL-3.0 source; self-hostable static frontend. | Hosted commercial platform; no self-hostable open-source edition identified in reviewed sources. |
| Saved progress | Local browser workflow; no automatic device sync. | Centralized client and case records accessed through the service. |
| Migration & integration | No native eimmigration import or automatic sync promised. | Confirm available exports and integrations with the vendor. |
Sources: Fillvisa OS, form management, case management, client management, and plan inclusions.
FILLVISA OS MAY FIT WHEN
You want a focused form tool.
- Your required forms are supported in your chosen release.
- You want free software with public source code.
- You prefer control over where the tool is hosted.
- You already have a process for cases, deadlines, and client communication.
- You can maintain your deployment and preserve local work.
EIMMIGRATION MAY FIT WHEN
Your practice needs a connected system.
Shared case records, questionnaires, client portals, and practice reporting may be central to how your team works. Evaluate those requirements before replacing a platform with a preparation tool.
Fillvisa OS can also serve a separate supported form workflow while you retain your existing systems. Plan any transfer of information; no native integration is promised.
SELF-HOSTABLE. AGPL-3.0 LICENSED.
Your copy. Your deployment. Public source.
Fillvisa OS is a static frontend. The open-source core does not require a backend. Start with the repository instructions and verify your deployment before using it for real work.
01 / GET THE CODE
Start with the project.
Choose a repository release, review its included forms and documentation, and keep a record of the version you deploy.
View the repository →02 / HOST YOUR COPY
Serve the static files.
Use a static web server and test the form workflow, asset loading, downloads, and saved progress. Your deployment remains your responsibility.
Read setup documentation →03 / UNDERSTAND THE LICENSE
Built on AGPL-3.0.
Review the license before adapting, distributing, or operating a modified version for others. The repository’s license text is the authoritative reference.
Read the license →Control comes with responsibility. Plan updates, access controls, device security, and backups. Self-hosting a static frontend does not create a shared client database or cloud sync. Source availability alone is not a security certification.
SWITCH WITH A CLEAR PLAN
Test the fit before moving active work.
Start with one complete preparation workflow. Keep your existing process available until you know what the open-source edition covers.
Inventory your actual requirements
List forms, outputs, client communication, deadlines, billing records, accounting, and staff access. Identify which tasks can move to a form tool and which must remain in a practice management system.
Run a representative sample
Use fictional information to test a typical form and an edge case. Review the exported output and saved-progress behavior, including what happens when you close and reopen the browser.
Check exports and records
Confirm eimmigration’s export options and preserve your source records. Test only supported imports. Matter relationships, documents, notes, calendars, and financial records require separate handling; form answers do not recreate a practice database.
Prepare your deployment
Assign responsibility for hosting, updates, access, and backups. Document how users preserve local work and where completed files are stored.
Decide what stays and what moves
Compare the full operational cost and effort. Keep any tools you still need, and verify records and workflows before cancelling an existing service.
DIRECT ANSWERS
Fillvisa OS vs. eimmigration: frequently asked questions
Is Fillvisa OS an open-source eimmigration alternative?
Yes, for supported immigration form preparation. Fillvisa OS is free, self-hostable software under AGPL-3.0. It does not replace every case management, client portal, or financial workflow in eimmigration.
Is Fillvisa OS really 100% free?
Yes. The open-source core has no subscription or per-user software license fee. Hosting, maintenance, government fees, professional services, and other business tools are separate costs.
Where can I check current eimmigration prices?
Use the official pricing page linked in this comparison. The table above separates monthly subscriptions from per-month rates billed annually; confirm the current offer and your account requirements before buying.
Are all eimmigration features included in every plan?
No. Its pricing page distinguishes standard features from premium selections. Check the plan table and selected premium capabilities against the needs of your practice.
Does eimmigration support immigration forms?
Yes. Its form-management offering includes immigration forms, questionnaires, data population, and document workflows. Verify specific forms and editions in both products; this comparison does not assume equal coverage.
Does Fillvisa OS include a client or HR portal?
The open-source core does not include hosted client or HR accounts or a shared cloud workspace. If those are essential to your practice, retain a separate system that supports them.
Can Fillvisa OS replace case management and billing?
No complete replacement is claimed. Case records, assignments, deadlines, invoicing, payments, and accounting need separate tools or processes when using the open-source form core.
Can I migrate my eimmigration records into Fillvisa OS?
No direct import or automatic sync is promised. Preserve your records and test any supported transfer with sample data. Form answers alone do not recreate client relationships, case histories, documents, or financial records.
Can I self-host Fillvisa OS?
Yes. Fillvisa OS is a static frontend that can run on your own web server. Follow the repository instructions, test the workflow, and plan updates, access controls, and backups.
Does Fillvisa OS sync progress across devices?
The open-source workflow uses local browser progress and does not automatically sync across devices. Check export and backup options for your release and keep completed files organized.
What license does Fillvisa OS use?
Fillvisa OS uses AGPL-3.0. Read the repository license before adapting, distributing, or operating a modified version for others.
Is this a Fillvisa Plus comparison?
No. This page covers Fillvisa OS, the free, self-hostable open-source edition. Paid hosted offerings are separate and are not included in this comparison.
Sources & comparison methodology
Published by Fillvisa, not an independent review site. First-party documentation reviewed October 29, 2026. This page compares the open-source edition with eimmigration by Cerenade.
- Fillvisa OS repository and AGPL-3.0 license — software scope and deployment.
- eimmigration: Pricing and plan inclusions
- eimmigration: Case management
- eimmigration: Form management
- eimmigration: Client management
- eimmigration: Practice management
We use the current pricing page rather than older plan brochures. Confirm current prices, package inclusions, and form coverage before choosing. We have not performed a controlled usability study or tested direct migration. Feature descriptions do not establish parity or guaranteed total-cost savings.
eimmigration is a trademark of its respective owner. Fillvisa is not affiliated with or endorsed by eimmigration or Cerenade.
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