Harvest review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
Time tracking tool with built in invoicing and expense tracking, priced per seat with a one seat free tier.
Our take for buyers
Harvest is a time tracking and invoicing tool that suits agencies and consultancies billing clients by the hour, and teams that want timesheets, expenses and invoices without a separate accounting app. It was acquired by Bending Spoons in 2025, which is visible in the footer of getharvest.com. It is cloud only, with a Free plan, a 30 day trial and self-serve setup on most tiers.
G2 shows a 4.3 rating from 881 reviews. Reviewers like the simple timer and the way time entries become invoices without re-keying. The common complaint is that reporting and budget features feel limited next to project tools. Shortlist it for time-to-invoice workflows, and look elsewhere for payroll, attendance compliance or SCIM provisioning.
Pros
- Simple timer that is easy for staff to adopt.
- Time entries turn into invoices without re-keying.
Cons
- Reporting and budget features feel limited versus project tools.
- Costs rise per seat for the approvals and SSO tier.
- Best for
- Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour from tracked time.
- Starting price
- $9/seat/month billed annually (Teams); Free plan $0
- G2 rating
- 4.3 (881 reviews)
What is Harvest?
Time tracking tool with built in invoicing and expense tracking, priced per seat with a one seat free tier. Agencies and consultancies billing by the hour can turn tracked time and expenses straight into invoices, avoiding re-entry. One seat with two projects is free, and Teams runs $9 per seat monthly on annual billing. Check SCIM needs, since a third-party guide says none is offered. Harvest was founded in 2006.
Category: Invoicing Software, Time Tracking Software
Harvest key features
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Time and expense billing | Time and expenses roll into invoices. |
| Reporting and aging | Custom reports (4 on Teams, unlimited on Enterprise) |
| Pricing model and transparency | Per seat, free tier of 1 seat and 2 projects. |
| Target company size | Small teams to enterprise; SSO and approvals aimed at larger teams. |
| Timers and timesheets | Timer and timesheets on all plans; timesheet approvals only on Enterprise. |
| Billable rates and invoicing | Invoicing and expense tracking included on all plans including Free. |
| Project budgets and reporting | Project budgets and reports; profitability reporting only on Enterprise; custom reports capped at 4 on Teams. |
| Mobile app and offline use | Mac and iOS apps listed on the Free plan. |
Harvest plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 seat | 2 projects, time tracking, invoicing, expense tracking |
| Teams | $9 annual or $11 monthly | per seat per month | Unlimited seats, 4 custom reports |
| Enterprise | $14 annual or $17.50 monthly | per seat per month | Adds profitability reporting, timesheet approvals, activity log, SAML SSO, required notes |
| Enterprise Plus | Custom | custom | Tailored integrations, onboarding and support |
Usage based charges apply on Teams and Enterprise for extra invoices, projects, clients and tasks; rates not listed on the pricing page. Annual prepay gives 20% off.
Who should shortlist Harvest
A strong fit for
- Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour from tracked time.
- Teams that want one tool for timesheets, expenses and invoices without a separate accounting app.
A weak fit for
- Solo users needing more than 2 projects on a free plan.
- Teams that need SCIM provisioning (not offered on any plan per a third party guide)
- Companies needing payroll or attendance compliance features.
Harvest alternatives
Toggl TrackSmall teams and freelancers that want quick timers and clean reports.
ClockifyBudget-conscious teams that want unlimited free tracking.
FreshBooksFreelancers and service businesses billing a limited number of clients.
QuickBooks OnlineSmall businesses that work with an outside accountant who already uses QuickBooks.
HubstaffRemote and distributed teams that pay contractors across countries (Gusto, Deel, Wise, PayPal listed)
actiTIMESmall teams (1-3 users free) and SMBs wanting simple timesheets and approvals.
Security, admin and compliance
SAML SSO, timesheet approvals and the activity log are Enterprise only, and SSO is not available during the trial. SCIM is not offered natively, per a third-party guide. Harvest lists a PCI DSS merchant certificate and states that its SOC 2 comes from its Google Cloud host rather than its own report. Data sits in Google Cloud multi-zone, with no region named. A DPA is not mentioned on the security page.
- SAML SSO
- Enterprise plan ($14/seat annual); not available in trial.
- SCIM provisioning
- Not offered natively per third party guide (stitchflow)
- Audit logs
- Activity log on Enterprise.
- Data residency
- Google Cloud multi zone; region not named.
- Public DPA
- Not mentioned on security page.
- Certifications
- SOC 2 (inherited from hosting provider per Harvest security page), PCI DSS merchant certificate.
Contract and buying terms
- Contract
- Monthly plan available; 30 day trial, no card.
- Implementation
- Self serve; Enterprise Plus offers onboarding.
- Starting price
- $9/seat/month billed annually (Teams); Free plan $0.
- Pricing model
- Per user.
- Free plan or trial
- Free plan, Free trial.
What to test in a Harvest demo or trial
Use the 30 day trial, which needs no card, to run a real billing cycle from tracked time to a sent invoice. Check how expenses roll into invoices and whether the project budgets meet your needs. Note that the trial excludes SAML SSO, so you cannot test it there. Count how many custom reports you need, since Teams caps them at four. Ask what the usage-based charges for extra invoices, projects, clients and tasks will be for your volume, since the rates are unpublished.
Questions to ask Harvest before you sign
These are the points Harvest's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- SAML SSO is only on Enterprise ($14/seat annual) and is excluded from the Premium features available during the 30 day trial.
- Seats cannot be removed mid cycle; only added with proration, reductions apply at next renewal.
- Teams with 10 or more seats paying annually can request an invoice and pay by ACH or bank transfer.
- Extra invoices, projects, clients and tasks are metered on Teams and Enterprise but the rates are not published.
- Harvest states SOC 2 comes from its Google Cloud host's audit rather than its own report.
Harvest FAQ
What is Harvest used for?
Agencies and consultancies billing by the hour can turn tracked time and expenses straight into invoices, avoiding re-entry. One seat with two projects is free, and Teams runs $9 per seat monthly on annual billing. Check SCIM needs, since a third-party guide says none is offered. It suits agencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour from tracked time.
Does Harvest support SAML SSO?
Yes, but only on the Enterprise plan, and it is not available during the free trial. SCIM is not offered natively according to a third-party guide.
Does Harvest have its own SOC 2 report?
Harvest states that its SOC 2 is inherited from its Google Cloud hosting provider rather than its own audit. It also lists a PCI DSS merchant certificate.
Who is Harvest best for?
Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by the hour, and teams wanting one tool for timesheets, expenses and invoices. It is not for payroll or attendance compliance needs.
Vendor profile
- Founded
- 2006.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Harvest's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.