Clockify vs Harvest

Both are time trackers for small teams, but Clockify leads with a genuinely free plan for unlimited users, while Harvest leads with built-in invoicing — at the cost of a much more limited free tier (one seat, two projects).

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ClockifyHarvest
CategoryTime TrackingTime Tracking
Best forDistributed teams and agencies that want to start with free time trackingProfessional services teams that need to track billable hours and invoice clients
Free planYes (up to 5 users)Yes
Paid plans from$3.99 per seat / month (Basic)$9 per seat / month (Teams)
Platform
DeploymentCloudCloud
Team sizeSmall team, Mid-size, Large, EnterpriseSolo / Freelancer, Small team
ApproachTimers and timesheets, with a free plan for small teamsBillable time tracking with built-in invoicing
Learning curveLowLow
AI featuresNoYes
IntegrationsSlack, GitHub, ZapierSlack, Google Workspace, Zapier, Salesforce
Strengths
  • Simple time tracking
  • Project and budget tracking
  • Billable hours and profitability
  • Detailed reporting
  • Scheduling and resource planning
  • Room to grow
  • Invoicing built in
  • Clean UX
  • Reliable reporting

Clockify vs Harvest pricing

Clockify

  • Free$0Up to 5 users
  • Basic$3.99 per seat / monthBilled annually, or $4.99 billed monthly
  • Standard$5.49 per seat / monthBilled annually, or $6.99 billed monthly
  • Pro$7.99 per seat / monthBilled annually, or $9.99 billed monthly
  • Enterprise$11.99 per seat / monthBilled annually, or $14.99 billed monthly

Prices in USD, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and local taxes unless stated. See current Clockify pricing →

Harvest

  • Free$0
  • Teams$9 per seat / monthBilled annually ($108 per seat per year)
  • Enterprise$14 per seat / monthBilled annually ($168 per seat per year)
  • Enterprise PlusCustom contact sales

Prices in USD, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and local taxes unless stated. See current Harvest pricing →

Strengths and trade-offs

Clockify

Where it stands out

**Turning tracked time into useful project data** — from billable hours and budgets to costs and profitability.

Trade-off to know

Clockify's strength is its focus on time, but that also defines its limits: it has useful project and scheduling features, but stays centered on time and resource management rather than general-purpose task management. It makes the most sense when **time, cost, and resource utilization are important parts of managing your projects**.

Harvest

Where it stands out

Its built-in invoicing, clean UX, and reliable reporting make it attractive for small teams billing clients directly.

Trade-off to know

The free plan is quite limited — just one seat and two projects.

Which one fits your team?

Choose Clockify if…

  • Cost is the deciding factor and you have more than a couple of people to track time for
  • You mainly need timesheets and reporting, not invoicing
See full Clockify review →

Choose Harvest if…

  • You want to invoice clients directly from tracked time
  • Your team is small enough that Harvest's limited free tier isn't a dealbreaker
See full Harvest review →

FAQ

What is the main difference between Clockify and Harvest?

Both are time trackers for small teams, but Clockify leads with a genuinely free plan for unlimited users, while Harvest leads with built-in invoicing — at the cost of a much more limited free tier (one seat, two projects).

Do Clockify and Harvest have a free plan?

Yes, both offer a free plan. Clockify: up to 5 users.

How much do Clockify and Harvest cost?

Clockify's paid plans start at $3.99 per seat / month (Basic), while Harvest's start at $9 per seat / month (Teams). Billing period, team size, and taxes affect the final price, so check each vendor's pricing page before deciding.

Who is each tool best suited for?

Clockify fits distributed teams and agencies that want to start with free time tracking. Harvest fits professional services teams that need to track billable hours and invoice clients.

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