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timeBuzzer vs Harvest

Last updated June 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Harvest? Here's how timeBuzzer compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: timeBuzzer. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

timeBuzzer
Harvest
What it is
German time-tracking with a one-press hardware buzzer and EU-hosted data.
not established
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
not established
Price from
8 €/user/mo
not established
Free plan
No
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Ratings
OMR 4.68/5 (93) · CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (54)
No
Integrations
bexio, Lexware Office, sevdesk, MILKEE, GrandTotal +7
not established

We have not yet completed our own research on Harvest; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.

Where each one wins

timeBuzzer

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and user-friendly interface with minimal learning curve
  • +Hardware buzzer enables quick, physical time tracking without manual input
  • +Cross-platform compatibility (mobile, PC, web) with automatic start/pause on computer idle
  • +Customizable 'layers' for flexible time tracking by customers, projects, or cost centers
  • +Comprehensive reporting and analytics with direct invoice generation
  • +Effective reminder system to ensure consistent time tracking
  • +Auto-sync across devices reduces administrative overhead

Limitations

  • −Hardware buzzer requires extra payment and lacks wireless connectivity or advanced customization
  • −No native delete function for time entries (only archiving available)
  • −Limited native integrations (e.g., no direct Microsoft support; API required for advanced workflows)

Harvest

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

Data residency & compliance

timeBuzzer
Harvest
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
Published →
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
No

Pricing

timeBuzzer

  • timeBuzzer Pro 8 € per user / month (billed annually)Apps for all devices (desktop, mobile, web) · Unlimited projects, clients, and tasks · Reporting, data export, and integrations
  • Desktop Buzzer (Add-on) 59 € per device (one-time)Optional hardware for effortless time tracking · 30-day money-back guarantee

Discounts available for teams over 10 users, non-profits, and educational institutions upon request.

Harvest

No published pricing we could verify.

Features

timeBuzzer

Time Tracking
One-click real-time timer, Manual time entry and editing, Notes for time entries, Drag-and-drop time entries
Hardware
Physical desktop buzzer for time tracking, Proximity sensor to open app, Rotate to switch tasks, Press to start/stop timer
Apps & Access
Desktop apps for Mac, Windows, Linux, Mobile apps for iOS and Android, Web console for management
Analytics & Reporting
Dashboard overview of time spent, Detailed analytics and reports, Export to Excel (XLSX), CSV, or PDF, Billing status marking for entries
Team & Workflow
Unlimited team members and projects, Role assignment (Admin, Manager, User), Team privacy controls (users see only their own time), Custom layers for workflow adaptation

Harvest

Feature breakdown not yet compiled.

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