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    Harvest

    Time tracking, project budgets, and invoicing for teams and studios.

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    ToolTrim verdict3.7/ 5Average

    Harvest is essential for agencies and consultants billing hourly; for simple time tracking or fixed-price work, a lighter tool works.

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    In practice. What you can do with Harvest.

    Time tracking and invoicing platform for professional teams. Integrates real-time timers, automatic invoice generation, expense tracking, and profitability reports for 70,000+ businesses.

    Practical uses

    • Invoice consultant hours to clients.
    • Measure profitability of a design agency.
    • Track expenses and bill them back.

    Features & use cases

    Time tracking
    Invoicing
    Project management

    Pros and cons. What Harvest does well, and what to expect.

    Pros

    • Automated invoicing from tracked time.
    • Detailed project profitability reports.
    • Integrated expense tracking.
    • Many professional integrations.
    • Intuitive interface, trusted by 70,000+ clients.

    Cons

    • Subscription required, no free version.
    • Complex pricing based on team size.
    • May be overkill for solo consultants.

    When it makes sense. Keep Harvest, or challenge it?

    Keep if

    • You bill clients hourly.
    • You need automated invoicing linked to time tracked.
    Harvest becomes worthwhile when
    • You use it at least once a week
    • The monthly cost ($12) is small next to the time it saves you

    Challenge if

    • You're looking for a free solution.
    • You work only on fixed-price projects.
    Harvest becomes too expensive when
    • You use it less than once a month
    • A simple free version or a tool already in your stack would do

    Pricing. What does Harvest cost ?

    Free

    $0

    No permanent free plan.

    Paid plan

    €12/mo

    Paid plans available. See the official pricing source for details.

    Alternatives. What could replace Harvest?

    No established substitute

    No tool in the catalogue covers the same need as Harvest. Rather than suggest an approximate match, here is the neighbourhood view.

    Our verdict. What to know about Harvest.

    Why this verdict

    Average

    Harvest is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, no free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

    Harvest Summary

    Category
    time tracking tool.
    Price from
    $12/mo.
    Best for
    professionals.
    Avoid if
    You're looking for a free solution; You work only on fixed-price projects.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Harvest is essential for agencies and consultants billing hourly; for simple time tracking or fixed-price work, a lighter tool works.

    Frequently asked questions.

    What to know before choosing Harvest.

    What is Harvest used for?

    Time tracking, project budgets, and invoicing for teams and studios.

    How much does Harvest cost?

    Harvest costs €12/month.

    Is Harvest suitable for beginners?

    Harvest suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is Harvest worth the price?

    Harvest is essential for agencies and consultants billing hourly; for simple time tracking or fixed-price work, a lighter tool works.

    What are the best alternatives to Harvest?

    No direct alternative listed.

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