Harvest
Time tracking and invoicing built for client-service businesses
AppAdvize Score
out of 10 · How we scoreShort answer
Harvest scores 8.2/10 in our review and is best for agencies billing clients hourly and consultants who want time tracking and invoicing in one place. The standout: Time tracking → invoice in one click. Watch out: Free plan too limited for real use (1 user, 2 projects). There's a free plan to start with.
Reviewed by the AppAdvize editorial team · last verified March 2026
Overview
Harvest combines time tracking with invoicing in a single tool, making it particularly valuable for agencies and consultants who bill clients hourly. Track time via timer or manual entry, generate invoices from tracked time with one click, and send payment links via Stripe or PayPal. The free plan covers 1 user and 2 projects — enough to evaluate it, but paid plans are where the value is for teams.
Pricing
Free — Free — 1 user, 2 projects
Pros & Cons
What we like
- ✓Time tracking → invoice in one click
- ✓Integrates with Asana, ClickUp, Trello, Basecamp, Slack
- ✓Clear budget tracking against project estimates
- ✓Good team capacity and utilization reports
Watch out for
- ✕Free plan too limited for real use (1 user, 2 projects)
- ✕No built-in contract or proposal features
- ✕Per-seat pricing adds up for larger agencies
Best for
- Agencies billing clients hourly
- Consultants who want time tracking and invoicing in one place
Not ideal for
- Freelancers on a budget (Toggl Track free plan is more generous)
- Teams needing full accounting (pair with FreshBooks or QuickBooks)
Alternatives
See all Harvest alternatives, compared →Harvest FAQ
Is Harvest worth it?
Harvest scores 8.2/10 in our review and is a strong fit for agencies billing clients hourly. Standout: Time tracking → invoice in one click. Main trade-off: Free plan too limited for real use (1 user, 2 projects).
Is Harvest free?
Harvest is free to use — Free — 1 user, 2 projects.
What are the best Harvest alternatives?
Top Harvest alternatives are Toggl Track, Clockify, FreshBooks. See our full comparison at /tools/harvest/alternatives.
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Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2006
- Users
- 70,000+ businesses
- Setup time
- ~20 min
- Complexity
- simple
- Maturity
- established
Last verified: 2026-03-01