--- title: "Harvest Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Harvest the right Time Tracking solution for you? Explore 657 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/75598/Harvest/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- Harvest 4.5 (656) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/75598/Harvest/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Harvest Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews YL Yin L FounderManagement Consulting, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “As a service-based business working across multiple clients and projects, Harvest gives me the visibility I need to understand where our time is being spent and make better decisions around workload, capacity and billing.“ August 11, 2026 YL Yin L FounderManagement Consulting, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The cost per seat, get's expensive for the product the bigger the team gets, so then you have to make a bigger decision as to whether or not to move. And the long-winded way to download invoices at the end of the month.“ August 11, 2026 YL Yin L FounderManagement Consulting, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Being able to quickly see what’s been invoiced, what’s outstanding and where revenue is coming from gives me a much clearer picture of the business.“ August 11, 2026 Deniz M Fractional CFOFinancial Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “Customer support was extremely unhelpful — they cited an irrelevant cancellation policy, failed to read my issue, and billing ultimately offered no resolution despite multiple follow-ups.“ March 20, 2026 RW Robin W Managing DirectorDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Both have time-keeping, reporting, invoicing, expense handling etc and are incredibly similar.“ September 3, 2026 SL Stephanie L Compliance SpecialistFinancial Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I don't like that it does not send you the "did you leave your timer on" towards the end of my work day as a reminder to turn it off.“ December 29, 2025 YL Yin L FounderManagement Consulting, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It’s clean, intuitive and gives me the information I actually need to manage client work properly, and see my revenue.“ August 11, 2026 Clyde W Systems AdministratorFood & Beverages, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sometimes manually adding time does not save and it requires you to go back and add the time again.“ December 30, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 656 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use John L. Web Developer ### "Easy Time Tracking For Employees" November 5, 2026 3.5 Keeping track of project time, expectations, budget and payroll. Pros As an employee it was easy to use to track time and share job progress. Cons I often found myself asking a supervisor to add a project or assign me to a project. Review Source Software engineer Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Focused time-tracking app that does one job really well" November 5, 2026 5.0 \- Does one job really well: gets my time recorded with almost no effort and turns it into money - Not flashy, and it won’t run your whole business - Dependable. I haven’t lost a single tracked entry - Great fit for freelancers and small teams billing by the hour Pros \- Very clean UI with almost no learning curve - Simple and clean desktop timer application - Focused native mobile application (iOS) - Easy invoicing straight from tracked hours Cons \- Editing entries in mobile app takes too many taps - Reporting covers the basics, but anything unusual means exporting to a spreadsheet - The free plan is really just for trying it out Review Source Sage H. Admin Assistant Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Great Tool, but at this cost?" October 16, 2026 3.0 If someone else is paying for it, I am happy to use it, but I will forever be mindful of the different tasks I "need" for a project and how to minimize the cost towards whoever is paying for it. Pros Harvest was the most accessible time tracking platform I have interfaced with. As a project manager, being able to see how projects move was very helpful, as well as the automated time submission emails. Cons The price changes to their system made us evaluate alternatives and begin slowly offboarding from Harvest. Even with the discounts, the price changes are vast for a small business or sole prop. Review Source Operating Partner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Previously fine company turned into Deceptive bot operated fraudster" October 6, 2026 1.0 They are deceptive, and their customer support is entirely bot driven so you never speak with a human being. I expect them to get class actioned frankly. Pros The software was relatively easy to use as a single operator working on one to two projects at a time with billable expenses. Cons The incredibly deceptive renewal process that tried to take a single operator that generated 1-2 invoices per month and automatically "renew" me at a rate over 1000% higher than my previous billing level. Review Source Lukas A. Senior SEM Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "An Intuitive Tool for Time Tracking and Project Visibility" October 5, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Harvest has been positive, especially for day-to-day time tracking and project management. The interface is intuitive, and it takes very little effort to start or update a timer throughout the workday. That simplicity makes it easier to keep timesheets accurate without creating extra administrative work for the team. I also appreciate how clearly Harvest shows hours, budgets, and billable activity at the project level. The reporting, in spite of previously shared criticism, works reasonable well for quick status checks. Integrations with other business tools help reduce duplicate work and keep our processes connected. That said, resource planning feels less seamless because Forecast is a separate product rather than a built-in feature. Pricing can also become difficult to justify as the team and usage grow. Despite those limitations, Harvest remains a reliable and user-friendly tool for tracking time and maintaining visibility into project performance. Pros Harvest makes time tracking quick and painless, so it’s easy to keep timesheets accurate without disrupting the workday. I also like how smoothly logged hours flow into project reporting and invoicing. Cons Harvest handles the basics well, but some important capabilities feel either underdeveloped or locked behind additional products and higher-priced plans. Reporting is fairly rigid, and Forecast feels more like a separate tool than a native part of the platform. The pricing can also be difficult to justify as the team grows. Review Source Land Admin Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "5x Price Increase After Years as a Customer" September 16, 2026 1.0 Pros Intuitive platform that used to be cost effective for small businesses. Our group utilized the platform for time tracking and expense tracking, and we found it to be easy to use on a daily basis. Cons We have been longtime Harvest customers and were recently notified that our pricing would increase from approximately $6,000 per year to $30,000 per year, a 5x increase. When we questioned the increase, we were told the new pricing already reflected an 85% discount. A price increase of this magnitude is simply not reasonable, so we are leaving Harvest and moving to OneSuite. Based on the recent reviews, it’s clear we are not alone. Review Source Director Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Top notch time tracking and expenses" September 7, 2026 5.0 Pros Ease of use. Very simple to get up and running and start time tracking. The Expense module is excellent, log and photograph your receipt. Cons Fee per seat when other time tracking services are out there. Would like more custom fields for adding additional information. Alternatives considered [Clockify](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/) Reasons for choosing Harvest Simple to get up and running. Does what it offers well. Review Source Managing Director Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Harvest USD12000/yr vs Keito USD600/yr!" September 3, 2026 1.0 Awful, rapacious, opportunistic pricing that seeks to gouge users who feel they can't easily leave, but you can! We did and it was dead easy. Pros Just as good as Keito BUT it cost 2000% more so we switched! Both have time-keeping, reporting, invoicing, expense handling etc and are incredibly similar. Harvest data can be imported into Keito automatically making transition so simple. While Harvest was always a great software, it's unfortunately now uneconomical. Cons In September 2026 we were told our subscription was going up from USD1,000 to around USD12,000 a year - a rise of 1200%. That's because it has been bought by Bending Spoons, which buys tech companies and astronomically hikes up subscription costs. The only problem with taking your data out of Harvest is that Harvest tries to hide the 'software user ID' you need to extract your data, but it's there - you just have to google how to get hold of it. The cost of Harvest makes it totally uneconomical. Their advertised prices are completely disingenuous as they don't include the usage-based additional costs (which they don't publish!). Having used Harvest for over a decade, we were able to transition all our data to Keito within 24 hours. A total no-brainer. Alternatives considered [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Reasons for choosing Harvest Because Keito weas not available and, at the time, pricing was reasonable (USD1000, as opposed to USD12000 as it was quoted to us in September 2026 as our 'new' price!) Review Source Client Advisor Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Easy installation, easy to understand, not overloaded, fast, friendly support." August 23, 2026 5.0 A clear overview of working hours, reliable billing through time tracking and easy operation. You no longer forget to assign working hours to project and maintain a clear overview. Overall, a truly well-designed solution for managing your time and providing verifiable billing information. Pros It helps me keep track of my hours and makes billing easy. It's easy to use and has a helpful visual aid on my desk and the reminder to take a break if I'm working on a project for too long. The support is truly exemplary: fast, straightforward, solution-oriented and friendly. I discovered it online and it works exactly as described. Cons I haven't noticed anything negative so far, even though we work with many clients, projects and different levels. The software is quick to install and setup. The simple elegance of the software makes time tracking enjoyable again. Review Source Yin L. Founder Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great product, simple and easy to use. " August 12, 2026 4.0 Great, been using it since the start of my business. As a service-based business working across multiple clients and projects, Harvest gives me the visibility I need to understand where our time is being spent and make better decisions around workload, capacity and billing. Invoicing is kept consistent, easy to do, easy to follow up. Harvest has made tracking client work much more efficient. It’s simple to use, easy to review, and saves me from having to piece together time and project information manually. Time tracking is the reason I use it (especially over something like Clockify or Toggl). I wanted something that would make time tracking easier, not create more admin. Harvest does exactly that. It’s clean, intuitive and gives me the information I actually need to manage client work properly, and see my revenue. I use the time tracking reports regularly to review hours, understand how much time we’re spending on different areas of work, and keep an eye on workloads and project profitability. I also use the invoice reports a lot. Being able to quickly see what’s been invoiced, what’s outstanding and where revenue is coming from gives me a much clearer picture of the business. Pros The ease of use. The invoicing and how it displays your revenue. What's invoiced, what's outstanding to be paid. Easy time tracking. It can be integrated into Asana and other project management applications. Cons The cost per seat, get's expensive for the product the bigger the team gets, so then you have to make a bigger decision as to whether or not to move. And the long-winded way to download invoices at the end of the month. There's a lot of features I don't fully use, which is a shame. Alternatives considered [Clockify](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/)[Toggl](https://www.capterra.com/p/247745/Toggl/) Reasons for choosing Harvest I was recommended from a fellow collegue Review Source Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Happy with Harvest" January 23, 2026 5.0 I have used Harvest for a number of years and am more than happy overall. I find it is reasonably priced but wouldn't suggest any significant increases as I would question my other options. Pros Very easy to use so an easy learning curve, two factor authentication ensures security, excellent timetracking and project job costing, I use this for billing and integrates with Xero accounting software. I haven't come across any bugs and/or issues and never had to contact customer support. I can increase or reduce my team numbers at any stage and my costs are instantly amended. Cons I manage payments via Xero and these do not flow through to Harvest. I find the reporting is limited as I would like to see the discounts I provide clients and do a little more reporting on clients billings etc. Review Source Ivana M. Account Specialist Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Easy tool for tracking time " June 4, 2025 5.0 As I mention above very easy to use, tracking exactly how much time its spend on which project and on which client Pros I liked how you could separate the clients and the products, very easy to use and very understandable Cons Well to be honest there is no such a thing like I liked the least, its very good time keeping tool and I state that Switched from [Clockify](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/) My company did, so not sure why exactly was done Review Source Response from Harvest June 5, 2025 Thanks for the kind words! Account Exec Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Harvest review" January 20, 2026 2.0 Straightforward, clean time tracking and invoicing, dependable daily use, great for teams and freelancers. Pros Clean interface, effortless time tracking, strong invoicing, and clear reporting that’s easy to understand and share. Cons Somewhat limited customization and higher cost for small teams, features feel basic for advanced needs. Review Source Owner Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Satisfied customer" April 27, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Harvest has been very positive. It is an intuitive and reliable time-tracking tool that simplifies project management, invoicing, and reporting. The user-friendly interface makes it easy to track hours accurately, while its integrations and reporting features help improve productivity and financial visibility. Overall, it has been an effective solution for managing time and streamlining workflows. Pros What I liked most about Harvest was its clean, intuitive interface and how easy it makes time tracking, invoicing, and reporting. It simplifies day-to-day workflow without adding unnecessary complexity, which makes it especially effective for teams that want efficiency and visibility in one platform. Cons What I liked least about Harvest was its limited customization options, particularly in reporting and invoice design. Additionally, some features felt basic for more complex project management needs, and pricing can become relatively high as teams scale. Review Source Compliance Specialist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Easy, customizable, and simple time tracking" January 4, 2026 5.0 Pros Very customizable with the time sheet options and the ability to add categories and sub categories to a specific time block. Easy to learn right away with a simple and clean user interface and able to easily edit time so it is not rigid or if you accidentally forget it on you can go back and fix it. Cons I don't like that it does not send you the "did you leave your timer on" towards the end of my work day as a reminder to turn it off. Instead I get it at odd hours or the next morning and I have to figure out when I actually stopped working because the clock just keeps going. Review Source Systems Administrator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great Project Management and Time Tracking Product" January 5, 2026 5.0 Overall Harvest has been a good and reliable time tracking, and project management product. It's also setup to be integrated with Helpdesk ticketing systems. Pros Time tracking, project management/collaboration and integration. I like the ability to have it integrated with Zendesk. Cons The different tabs for adding/editing time for certain projects can be buggy. Sometimes manually adding time does not save and it requires you to go back and add the time again. Review Source Customer Success manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Outstanding!" May 21, 2026 5.0 Using harvest is a great experience and made my life easy especially with learning curve and project collaboration. Pros Customer support, its security and features, time tracking method is really awesome. The UI experience is also extremely wonderful. Cons Nothing I can think of. I have been using harvest for almost three plus years now and I don't find any issues. Review Source Analyst Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Tracking Consulting hours by project" July 6, 2026 4.0 Straight forward use, nothing to remember, it just works as promised.We have used it at the consulting company where I work for past five years and it has proven itself to company and our senior team. Pros Easy to use, provides reminders to keep time sheets updated, has drop down to associate hours with projects Cons Very little to dislike, works as expected and I have used it for past five years. I really can't say anything negative about it. Review Source Solution Architect Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Solution Architect" August 3, 2026 3.0 Pros \- Easy to use interface. - Efficiency in entering weekly time sheet - Secured access via SSO - The overall system is easy to learn so no steep learning curve for new users Cons \- Limited project visibility - Burn rate not available when entering time per task within a project - Mobile App has limited functionality Review Source Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Fan of Harvest! " March 26, 2025 5.0 I have had a great overall experience since beginning to use Harvest. Find it very user friendly. Pros I like the ease of being able to track and bill time. Cons I do not love how you enter retainers into the program. But it is probably more user error than how it works. Everything else is SO EASY to operate, that is the only thing I usually question if I am doing right. Alternatives considered [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) Reasons for choosing Harvest I thought Harvest was simple and more in line of what I needed for a 1 person business. Review Source Response from Harvest June 5, 2025 Thank you for the kind words and feedback on retainers! If you ever want an assist from our Support team, they'll be happy to help. You can reach them at https://www.getharvest.com/contact. Yin L. Founder Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great! One of the easiest and best decision I made when I started my business. " January 7, 2025 4.0 Great! Never had any issues with it. It works, it's streamlined and does what I need it to do. Pros I love the way it shows your invoices, and tallys up your numbers for the month, year or set to custom. It's very simple to use and I've been using it for years alongside my business to track time and do my invoicing. It forms professional invoices and makes the process really easy to send to clients. There's also an app, that can be helpful. Cons I would like an easier download process for invoices (at the end of the month), so that I could download invoices all together, or from the invoice list, to click a download button and it just does it. I currently have to go into each invoice to download it separately. I'd love for team members to be a bit cheaper. The cost per seat holds me back from really utilizing it. But great for an individual. There are limited features on the app, but it has been helpful on occasion, would love to see the full features of Harvest on there. Alternatives considered [Clockify](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/)[Toggl](https://www.capterra.com/p/247745/Toggl/) Reasons for choosing Harvest I think Clockify came after. I considered switching but I had been using Harvest already, and it held a lot of historical information. Plus I preferred the invoicing template. It was much cleaner. Review Source Response from Harvest June 5, 2025 Thanks for the kind words and feedback on pricing! I also have some good news—it is possible to bulk export PDF copies of your invoices by running an Invoice report and selecting the PDF option when exporting. More in https://bit.ly/441iZBn. CEO and Founder Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Simple Software" January 7, 2025 4.0 Pros It's a simple platform that is easy to use. Been using it for years so I just know how it works, which means its a time saver. Cons I wish the invoices and tracking were a little more sleek, visually speaking. It would also be great to connect into PandaDoc to automate invoicing. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) I needed something more professional looking and automated for my invoicing Alternatives considered [Zoho Desk](https://www.capterra.com/p/169505/Zoho-Desk/) Reasons for choosing Harvest Ease of use, visual appearance of invoices, cost Review Source Response from Harvest June 5, 2025 Thanks for the kind words and feedback! I've noted your request for a PandaDoc integration for the rest of the team. Mat K. Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Harvest is the best choice for Small Business Owners" June 6, 2022 5.0 My overall experience with Harvest has been outstanding. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple, straightforward platform to do their invoicing and time tracking. Pros What I really like most about the Harvest platform is the ease of use. I have used it for years and it has always been 100% reliable! It is easy to add new clients, set up recurring invoices, and keep track of my projects. Cons It would be great if you could handle setting up invoices from their mobile app but this isn't a deal-breaker. I travel often so that would just be nice to have. That said, I can still log in to the desktop site while traveling and do whatever I need. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Quickbooks was charging more money for an inferior product. You have to pay Quickbooks over $300 per year just to be able to set up recurring invoicing. Review Source SLP Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Awesome App" April 22, 2025 5.0 I have used Harvest for contract work and love that it creates projects with tasks that are fully customizable with things like fee schedule. It automates your invoice and tracks payments, so handy. And I love that it also has an app and you can track time live or go back and change as needed. As someone with ADHD, this works really well for time tracking. Pros I love the ease in which this works and the organization of it, I have recommended to folks. Cons I don’t have anything negative to say about it, I keep using it because I like it. Review Source Response from Harvest June 5, 2025 Thanks for these kind words! We love hearing that Harvest has really supported your workflow. David K. President Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Easy To Implement And Simple Time Tracking" December 19, 2024 5.0 We needed a time management system for all of our team to use and have data synced for billable hours to clients. Harvest was easy to set up and install and get everyone on the same page in about an hour. Pros Harvest is super easy to set up and start using right away for accurate time tracking on projects and work. Cons Costs, I know they need to make money but for time tracking in 2025 - it's not something that businesses want to pay more and more for something that's standard unless there are more value added with other features. Review Source Response from Harvest June 5, 2025 Thanks for the kind words! I've noted your feedback on our pricing for the rest of the team. Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.