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Harvest — Simple time tracking that turns hours into actionable business insights

Time Tracking

Harvest is a time tracking and invoicing tool trusted by 70,000+ companies since 2006. It focuses on doing two things well: tracking time and turning that data into invoices and reports. Integrates with 70+ tools including Asana, Slack, and QuickBooks.

Best for

  • +Consulting and professional services firms billing by the hour
  • +Agencies tracking time across multiple client projects
  • +Freelancers needing simple time tracking + invoicing

Not ideal for

  • −Teams not billing clients by the hour
  • −Companies wanting a full project management tool
  • −Large enterprises needing resource planning features

Illustrative Case Study

Based on realistic usage patterns and typical results reported by users — not a verified customer story. Numbers are illustrative.

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The Problem

A 25-person consulting firm had no formal time tracking. Consultants estimated hours at the end of each week, consistently under-reporting by 15-20%. The firm was billing $180/hr but losing ~6 hours per consultant per week to untracked time.

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The Solution

Rolled out Harvest Pro ($10.80/seat, $270/mo for 25 users). Set up project codes matching client engagements, enabled timer-based tracking, and connected Harvest to QuickBooks for automated invoicing.

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The Result

Tracked time increased 18% in the first month — meaning $12,150/mo in previously unbilled hours was recovered ($180/hr × 67.5 hours). Automated invoicing saved the finance team 8 hours per billing cycle.

💡 ROI Estimate: Tool costs $270/mo. Recovered unbilled time: $12,150/mo. ROI: 45x.

— Frequently asked questions about Harvest

Is Harvest good for freelancers?+
Yes. Harvest is excellent for freelancers who need to track billable hours and invoice clients. It combines time tracking with invoicing and expense tracking in one simple tool.
Harvest vs Toggl: which is better?+
Harvest is better for freelancers and agencies that need built-in invoicing. Toggl is simpler and better for teams that just need time tracking without billing features.
How much does Harvest cost?+
Harvest has a free plan for 1 user and 2 projects. The Pro plan costs $10.80/user/month with unlimited projects, invoicing, and expense tracking.
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💰 Your ROI Calculator

Personalize the estimate — what's your time worth?

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Harvest saves ~15 hrs/mo on time tracking, reporting, and invoice generation.

Time value (15 hrs × $50)$750/mo
Tool cost−$11/mo
Net monthly savings$739/mo
ROI multiple68x return

* Estimate based on typical usage. Your actual results will vary.

Pricing

Starting from$10.80/mo/seat (Pro)
✓ Free plan✓ 30-day free trial

Quick facts

CategoryTime Tracking
Headquarters🇺🇸 USA
◆4.5/ 5.0Boring Score

💡 Tool costs $270/mo. Recovered unbilled time: $12,150/mo. ROI: 45x.

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