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Online time tracking, invoicing & project reporting

Last updated: December 2024

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Harvest - 2024 Pricing, Features, Reviews, & Alternatives

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What is Harvest?

Harvest is an online time and expense tracking tool for teams and projects of all sizes. Harvest harnesses the power of time tracking to help users answer critical questions about their team's time, project progress, and the health of the business. Plus, it turns billable time into invoices that make it easy to get paid online. Businesses can use Harvest to carry out time tracking, expense tracking, project management, billable hours tracking, task assignment, invoicing, scheduling, and more.

One of the biggest challenges with tracking time is getting team members to do it. The Harvest app - available for Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android - makes time tracking easy for teams by letting them track time in the way that's easiest for them. Users can track time as they work - by starting a timer from their desktop, phone, or browser - or enter hours all at once, after they're done. Harvest even integrates with third party tools including Asana, Basecamp, and Trello - so that team members can track time from applications they already use.

Harvest also helps businesses put that timesheet data to work by turning it into intuitive, visual graphs that provide insight into teams and projects. Managers can see what each team member has worked on and what's taking up the most time. See project cost, how much time has been tracked to each project, how much budget is left, and how many billable hours have been worked. And when it's time to invoice clients, Harvest allows users to create an invoice right from the tracked time within the application. Email this data to each client and get paid online with the help of PayPal and Stripe integrations.

A monthly subscription to Harvest costs $12 USD/person/month (billed monthly) or $10.80 USD/person/month (billed annually). A free plan is available for single users. Discounts are available for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions.

Benefits of using Harvest

  • Time tracking - Log hours into a timesheet or start a timer from your desktop, phone, or browser.

  • Integrations - Connect Harvest to dozens of tools, including Asana, Basecamp, Jira, PayPal, QuickBooks, Trello, and Xero.

  • Expense tracking - Take pictures of receipts and save expenses to specific projects.

  • Powerful reports - Visual reporting gives you essential information about your team and your projects based on timesheet data.

  • Invoice clients - Create invoices based on your tracked time, email them to clients, and get paid online through PayPal or Stripe.
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    Harvest's key features

    GetApp's analysis of 48 verified user reviews collected between July 2021 and September 2024 identified Harvest's most critical features and how it performs according to users.

    Features

    4.3

    /5

    613

    Ease of use

    4.6

    /5

    613

    Online Time Tracking

    Reviewers appreciate Harvest's online time tracking capabilities. They find it easy to track hours worked from any device with internet access, without needing the app installed. Users report that it integrates well with tools like Asana and Zendesk, enhancing task management. They say it's straightforward to use, making it ideal for both remote work and office settings. However, some users note it lacks capabilities for tracking overtime and meal break penalties. Of the 30 Harvest users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Online Time Tracking, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.


    Reporting/Analytics

    Reviewers indicate Harvest's reporting and analytics capabilities are valuable for tracking time and income. They find the reports easy to read and compile, helping them estimate future project times and identify inefficiencies. Users appreciate the clean and minimalist dashboard, though some wish for more customization options. They say the reports aid in making accurate budgets and are especially useful during year-end tax time. Of the 14 Harvest users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Reporting/Analytics, 93% rated this feature as important or highly important.


    Billing & Invoicing

    Users report that Harvest's billing and invoicing capabilities integrate seamlessly with time tracking, automating invoice generation. They find it easy to create and customize invoices, with options for digital and printable formats. Reviewers appreciate the integration with payment platforms like Stripe and PayPal, simplifying client payments. They mention the ease of setting up recurring invoices and the ability to add personalized logos, although some desire more automation options. Of the 22 Harvest users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Billing & Invoicing, 86% rated this feature as important or highly important.


    Timesheet Management

    Reviewers feel Harvest's timesheet management capabilities are user-friendly and efficient. They find it easy to input and review tracked time, ensuring projects stay within budget. Users report that timesheets are simple to complete and manage, with capabilities for importing and exporting data. They appreciate the ability to track time for multiple projects and clients, noting it helps in predicting costs and organizing tasks effectively. Of the 18 Harvest users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Timesheet Management, 83% rated this feature as important or highly important.


    All Harvest features

    Web-based Deployment
    Reporting/Project Tracking
    Employee Time Tracking
    Commenting/Notes
    Billable Items Tracking
    Time Tracking
    Project Time Tracking
    Time & Expense Tracking
    Billable & Non-Billable Hours
    Collaboration Tools
    Project Management
    Project Tracking
    Third-Party Integrations
    Task Management
    Expense Tracking
    Task Progress Tracking
    Accounting Integration
    Attendance Tracking
    API
    Activity Tracking
    Offline Time Tracking
    Reminders
    Invoice Management
    Alerts/Notifications
    Mobile Access
    Multiple Billing Rates
    Resource Management
    Reporting & Statistics
    Summary Reports
    Time Tracking by Client
    Time Tracking by Project
    Timer
    QuickBooks Integration
    Projections
    Progress Tracking
    Multiple Projects
    Mobile App
    Forecasting
    For Small Businesses
    Data Import/Export
    Customizable Reports
    Calendar Sync
    Budgeting/Forecasting
    Access Controls/Permissions

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    Pricing options
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    Value for money

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    Harvest support options

    Typical customers

    Freelancers
    Small businesses
    Mid size businesses
    Large enterprises

    Platforms supported

    Web
    Android
    iPhone/iPad

    Support options

    Email/Help Desk
    Chat
    FAQs/Forum
    Knowledge Base
    Phone Support

    Training options

    Webinars
    Videos
    Documentation

    Harvest reviews

    Overall rating

    4.6

    /5

    613

    Positive reviews

    93

    %

    Rating breakdown
    • Value for money
    • Ease of use
    • Features
    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend8.5/10
    Rating distribution

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    Pros
    Loved it for while it lasted, they offer generous discounts and amazing customer service when needed.
    I recently started using Harvest and I love it. I love that it just shows up on the top on my Macbook so I can easily add time without going on the website.
    Customer support is amazing. I really love this software, and will continue to use it indefinitely.
    Cons
    Sometimes i make a mistake and put 2.5, which is wrong because it means 2hours 50 minutes. I also don't know how it kept inputting off decimal numbers.
    It is a pain to use if you have little random projects that come up frequently because they then have to be separately added to Harvest as their own job by the project manager.
    Notifications can't be configured for a project and time off, missing advances features such as billing.

    Harvest FAQs

    Q. What type of pricing plans does Harvest offer?

    Harvest has the following pricing plans:
    Starting from: $11.00/month
    Pricing model: Free, Subscription
    Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)


    Q. Who are the typical users of Harvest?

    Harvest has the following typical customers:
    Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Public Administrations, Small Business


    Q. What languages does Harvest support?

    Harvest supports the following languages:
    English


    Q. Does Harvest support mobile devices?

    Harvest supports the following devices:
    Android, iPhone


    Q. Does Harvest offer an API?

    Yes, Harvest has an API available for use.


    Q. What other apps does Harvest integrate with?

    Harvest integrates with the following applications:
    Firefox, Grow, Parallax, Salesmate, Freshservice, Alfred, Apollo, GitHub, Make, Microsoft Outlook, PayPal, Bidsketch, Jira, Formstack Forms, Tugger, Teamwork.com, Jitbit Helpdesk, Zapier, QuickBooks Online Advanced, Lawcus, Deel, MeisterTask, Klipfolio, Google Workspace, Trello, GoSimplo, Breeze, Nifty, Flow, Pastel, Databox, Beanstalk, Brightpod, Stripe, Rindle, Hygger, Domo, Slack, BugHerd, Akita, Proposify, Basecamp, Zendesk Sell, DoneDone, InvoiceSherpa, QuickBooks Online, Plecto, monday.com, Teambook, ClickUp, Skyvia, Google Calendar, Coupler.io, Asana, Xero, IFTTT, Chrometa, Smartsheet, Mailform, Apollo, Zendesk Suite


    Q. What level of support does Harvest offer?

    Harvest offers the following support options:
    Email/Help Desk, Chat, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support

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