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Harvest Review (2026): Pricing, Pros and Cons

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Short answer

Harvest ranks #5 of 7 in our time tracking tools ranking (83/100). Best for agencies that invoice clients from tracked time. Paid plans start at $9/user/mo (Teams, billed annually ($11 monthly); Enterprise $14 ($17.50 monthly)).

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Harvest

Best for agencies that invoice clients from tracked time
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Starting price$9/user/moTeams, billed annually ($11 monthly); Enterprise $14 ($17.50 monthly)
Free trial / planFree plan (1 seat, 2 projects); 30-day trial, no card
Vettlo score83/100
G2 user rating4.3/5845 reviews

What is Harvest?

Harvest is a time tracking and invoicing tool for client work, with expenses, project estimates and payment integrations. Free covers 1 seat and 2 projects and includes invoicing; Teams ($9 per seat billed annually) adds unlimited seats, team reporting, billable and cost rates, and accounting and payment integrations; Enterprise ($14) adds profitability reporting, timesheet approvals, SAML SSO, an activity log and required notes.

Who it's best for

Agencies, studios and consultancies that bill clients by the hour and want invoices built from timesheets.

Why we rank it

Time, expenses and invoices are tightly connected, and invoicing is included on every plan, even Free.

Pros and cons

Strengths

  • Invoicing and expenses on every plan, including Free
  • Billable and cost rates on Teams ($9)
  • 30-day trial without a card

Watch-outs

  • Free plan covers only 1 seat and 2 projects
  • Timesheet approvals and SSO need Enterprise ($14 annually)
  • Lowest G2 rating here (4.3/5)

Skip it if: You need approvals but don't want to pay $14 a seat for them.

Harvest pricing

Paid plans start at $9/user/mo (Teams, billed annually ($11 monthly); Enterprise $14 ($17.50 monthly)). Free plan or trial: Free plan (1 seat, 2 projects); 30-day trial, no card.

From Harvest's pricing page, checked on the date at the top of this review. See how it compares on price in our time tracking tools pricing overview.

How we scored Harvest

Time tracking score: 83/100

Time capture (20%)4/5
Timesheets & approvals (15%)3.5/5
Billing, budgets & invoicing (20%)5/5
Reporting & integrations (15%)4/5
Ease of use (15%)4.5/5
Price & value (15%)3.5/5

Each criterion is rated 0 to 5 and weighted for the category. See our methodology.

How Harvest compares

#ToolBest forStarting priceScore
1ClockifyBest overall and best value for most teams$3.99/user/mo89/100
2Toggl TrackEasy, timer-based tracking$9/user/mo87/100
3EverhourTracking time inside Asana, Jira and other PM tools$8.50/user/mo85/100
4HubstaffRemote teams that need activity tracking and payroll$4.99/user/mo84/100
5HarvestAgencies that invoice clients from tracked time$9/user/mo83/100
6TimeCampBest free plan for large teams$3.99/user/mo80/100

Alternatives and comparisons

Harvest FAQ

How much does Harvest cost?

Paid plans start at $9/user/mo (Teams, billed annually ($11 monthly); Enterprise $14 ($17.50 monthly)). Free plan or trial: Free plan (1 seat, 2 projects); 30-day trial, no card.

Is Harvest worth it?

Harvest scores 83/100 in our time tracking tools ranking, where it is best for agencies that invoice clients from tracked time. It's a weaker fit if: you need approvals but don't want to pay $14 a seat for them.

Does Harvest have a free plan or trial?

Free plan (1 seat, 2 projects); 30-day trial, no card.

What are the best Harvest alternatives?

In our time tracking tools ranking, the closest alternatives are Clockify, Toggl Track and Everhour.

Vettlo Editorial Team

Researched and written by the Vettlo editorial team using our methodology. Prices and plan details come from each vendor's public pricing page.