Why this tool
Tracked hours flow straight into invoices, and project budgets show when a fixed-fee project is running over.
Harvest
Default86/100
Time tracking with invoicing and project budgets. Free for 1 seat and 2 projects; Teams from $9/seat/mo billed yearly.
Common alternatives: Toggl TrackClockifyEverhour
Editorial summary
Decision guidance
Harvest tracks time from a timer or timesheet, compares it with project budgets and turns billable hours and expenses into invoices that clients can pay online. Reports show profitability by client and project. Free: 1 seat, 2 projects. Teams from $9/seat/mo billed yearly ($11 monthly), with accounting and payment integrations (Stripe, QuickBooks Online, Xero). Enterprise from $14/seat/mo billed yearly. Extra invoices, projects and clients above the base are billed by usage.
When not to use
The free plan only covers 2 projects. If you just need a timer, Toggl Track or Clockify have bigger free plans.
- Strongest area: UX polish
- Watch area: Pricing sanity
Confidence
How sure are we?
High — 90/100
- Strong fit for the stated use case.
- Recently reviewed data increases confidence.
- Strong evidence across score areas and recent checks.
Workflow fit
Workflow placement
Capture
Capture work for Ops & Finance.
Deliver
Get first value in 5 min setup.
Connect
Connect with 8 integrations.
Integrations
Compatibility snapshot
Communication
SlackTeam CommunicationReal-time messaging for client channels, updates, and workflow notifications.
Productivity
ASAsanaProject ManagementTask and project tracking to coordinate deliverables across client engagements.TRTrelloProject ManagementKanban boards for visual task management and client project tracking.
Automation
ZapierWorkflow AutomationNo-code automation connecting tools into seamless multi-step workflows.
ZapierWorkflow AutomationNo-code automation connecting tools into seamless multi-step workflows.Other
QuickBooksFinanceAccounting integration for expense tracking, invoicing, and financial reporting.XEXeroGCGoogle Calendar
StripePaymentsPayment processing for invoicing clients, subscriptions, and revenue tracking.
QuickBooksFinanceAccounting integration for expense tracking, invoicing, and financial reporting.XEXeroGCGoogle CalendarStripePaymentsPayment processing for invoicing clients, subscriptions, and revenue tracking.Similar tools
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