Clockodo vs Harvest
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Harvest? Here's how Clockodo compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Clockodo. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German time tracking with project budgets and absence planning, ISO 27001-certified, EU-hosted.
Time tracking and invoicing software for teams and freelancers.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2006
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Not offeredNo EU server location offered.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€4/user/mo
$12/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
Ronin, Lexware Office, easybill, Basedash, Coupler.io +8
Asana, Trello, QuickBooks, Slack, Microsoft Teams +6
Where each one wins
Clockodo
Strengths
- +Intuitive and user-friendly time tracking with minimal learning curve
- +Fast, competent customer support with quick email responses and phone availability
- +Fair pricing for small to medium teams, including a free plan for freelancers
- +Reliable core features: time tracking, project budgeting, absence management, and seamless billing integrations (e.g., Lexoffice, SevDesk, Bexio)
- +Stable performance with well-synced mobile apps for on-the-go tracking
Limitations
- −Limited customization options, such as branding, colors, or custom fields for projects and clients
- −Basic project management features with no multi-level project structures or advanced task scheduling
- −Reporting navigation can be complicated, with limited granularity (e.g., invoicing by days instead of hours)
- −Recent UI changes perceived as less intuitive and harder to navigate
Harvest
Strengths
- +Intuitive and easy to use for time tracking
- +Strong invoicing and payment features
- +Seamless integrations with popular tools
- +Reliable and stable performance
Limitations
- −No EU server location (data residency concerns)
- −Limited customization in reports
- −Mobile app lacks some desktop features
- −Pricing can add up for large teams
Data residency & compliance
Clockodo
Harvest
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Not offeredNo EU server location offered.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Clockodo
- Freelancer Free per user / monthFor 1 user only · Almost all Pro features included · Reports with Clockodo logo
- Basic €4 per user / monthWork time tracking and absence management · Mobile apps with offline mode · Terminal integration
- Pro €10 per user / monthAll Basic features included · Project time tracking and integrations · No additional details specified
- Pro Plus €12 per user / monthAll Pro features included · Single Sign-On (SSO) · Priority service and extended SLA
Prices exclude VAT. Minimum seat requirement of 3 users for paid plans (entry point €12–€36/month). Add-ons available for +€2 per user/month.
Harvest
- Free Free Forever1 seat · 2 projects · Limited features
- Pro $12 per user/monthUnlimited seats · Unlimited projects · Invoicing & payments
Pricing is billed annually. Discounts available for larger teams.
Features
Clockodo
- Time Tracking
- Stopwatch for time recording (desktop, smartphone, background mode), Manual and retrospective time entry, Track billable and non-billable hours, Offline-capable apps for time tracking without internet
- Project and Task Management
- Assign time entries to customers, projects, and services, Set project budgets and hourly rates, Monitor project progress and budget overruns, Descriptions for time entries
- Reporting and Analysis
- Customized reports with charts (by customer, employee, time period), Reports available as PDF and CSV, Dashboard with key figures and open time off requests, Export data for payroll and invoicing
- Absence and Leave Management
- Manage vacation quotas and public holidays, Approval process for absences, Vacation calendar and absence overview
- User and Access Management
- Role-based access rights, Team structure management
Harvest
- Time Tracking
- Track time from desktop, mobile, or browser, Start/stop timers with one click, Automatic time capture for apps and websites, Idle time detection
- Invoicing & Payments
- Create and send professional invoices, Accept online payments via Stripe, PayPal, Automated invoice reminders, Multi-currency support
- Reporting & Insights
- Visual project and team reports, Budget tracking and forecasting, Customizable dashboards, Export reports to CSV or PDF
- Integrations
- Connects with 100+ apps (e.g., Asana, Trello, QuickBooks), Zapier and API access, Slack and Microsoft Teams notifications, Google Calendar sync