# A Harvest alternative for teams that work in shifts

> Comparing Harvest? TimeTracking includes approvals, rosters, a kiosk and payroll exports from €1 per user per month. Honest comparison, October 2026.

URL: https://timetracking.tech/alternatives/harvest
Language: en
Last updated: 2026-10-23

Harvest is a long-standing time tracker with strong invoicing. If your priority is shifts, sites and payroll rather than invoices, TimeTracking approaches the problem from the other side.

## Comparison at a glance

| Feature | Harvest | TimeTracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price per user per month | Teams $11, Enterprise $17.50 (monthly billing) | Free (up to 5 users), Core €1, Pro €3 |
| Timesheet approvals | Enterprise only | Included in Core |
| Main focus | Time tracking with invoicing | Hours for crews on the move and staffing agencies |

_Prices last checked: October 2026._

## What Harvest does well

Harvest pairs time tracking with invoicing and expense reporting for client work. It is popular with agencies and consultancies that bill hours and want to turn tracked time into invoices quickly.

According to Harvest's pricing page, plans are Teams at $11 and Enterprise at $17.50 per user per month on monthly billing. Timesheet approvals are available on Enterprise.

## When Harvest is a good fit

If your main goal is billing clients for project time and sending invoices from the same tool, Harvest's invoicing focus is a genuine strength. Small desk-based teams that bill hourly often fit it well.

## Where TimeTracking is different

TimeTracking does not do invoicing on purpose. It focuses on accurate hours for people on site and on getting them approved and into payroll.

- Internal and client approvals in Core at €1 per user per month.
- Rosters, leave, mileage and expenses included.
- A mobile timer that works offline and a tablet kiosk for field teams; lock screen timer and geofence nudges coming soon.
- Payroll exports: SD Worx-format and configurable CSV/XLSX today, more connectors coming soon.
- A free plan for up to 5 users.
- Apps in 20 languages.

## Switching from Harvest

Export your Harvest time reports as CSV. If you rely on Harvest for invoices, you can keep your invoicing in a dedicated tool and feed it TimeTracking's exports. Start free for up to 5 users and run one period side by side to compare.

During the trial period, compare one closed period in both tools: hours per person, approval time and the effort it takes to get the numbers into payroll. That comparison usually tells you more than a feature list.

## Frequently asked questions

### How does Harvest pricing compare?

Harvest lists Teams at $11 and Enterprise at $17.50 per user per month on monthly billing. TimeTracking costs €1 (Core) or €3 (Pro) per user per month.

### Does TimeTracking support approvals?

Yes. Internal approvals and client approvals by magic link are included in Core.

### Can TimeTracking send invoices?

No. TimeTracking focuses on hours and exports them to your invoicing and payroll tools.

### Is there a free trial?

There is a free plan for up to 5 users with no time limit, so you can try TimeTracking with a small team first.

### Does TimeTracking have mobile apps?

Yes. iOS and Android apps (not yet in the app stores) with a timer that survives restarts and an offline queue, plus a web app. Lock screen timer, widgets and geofence nudges are coming soon.