solidtime vs Harvest

solidtime

Strengths

• +Modern, intuitive interface that simplifies time tracking for freelancers and agencies
• +Versatile time tracking with manual entries and one-click stopwatch functionality
• +Integrated project management features, including task organization, budget setting, and progress monitoring
• +Customizable reporting and team collaboration tools, such as task assignment and performance tracking
• +Direct invoice generation from time entries, including EU-compliant electronic invoicing for accounting
• +Open-source software with self-hosting options (e.g., Docker) for cost efficiency and customization
• +Responsive and performant application suitable for managing multiple projects

Limitations

• −Free version offers limited functionality compared to the paid subscription (up to $10/month)
• −Minimal or unstructured onboarding support, lacking dedicated guidance for new users
• −Reliance on community support due to open-source model, with no dedicated customer service

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

solidtime

• Free Free per user / month1 user · Clients, projects, tags & tasks · Billable hours & rates
• Professional €9 per user / month (billed monthly)Team support & access management · Invoicing with VAT and EU compliance · Project & task estimates
• Professional (Annual) €8 per user / month (billed annually)11% savings vs. monthly billing · All Professional features included

Self-hosted pricing available on request.

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.

solidtime

Time Tracking

Automatic activity tracking: detects active apps and documents, Idle detection: pauses timer when user is away, Privacy-friendly: local-only processing until logged, Window activity statistics: tracks time per application

Reporting & Analysis

Filter and group by member, project, client, task, tag, or billable status, Trend analysis for tracked hours, billable totals, and costs, Export reports as PDF, CSV, or Excel; share via read-only links, Timesheet view: spreadsheet-style time logging

Invoicing

Convert billable hours into invoices with VAT and discounts, EU-compliant invoice formatting (EN 16931), Polished PDF and e-invoice generation, Reusable company templates

Project Management

Projects, teams, roles, and access management, Budget tracking with live spend updates, Project and task estimates, Project visibility settings (public/private)

Self-Hosting & Open Source

Self-hosting option for own servers, Managed infrastructure available, Open-source codebase (GitHub), Local data processing for privacy

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