timr vs Harvest
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Harvest? Here's how timr compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: timr. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Austrian time-tracking and leave-management tool with EU hosting and one-click timers for field teams.
Time tracking and invoicing software for teams and freelancers.
Headquarters
🇦🇹 AT
🇺🇸 US · 2006
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Not offeredNo EU server location offered.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€8.00/user/mo
$12/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Personio, Slack, API (custom integrations), timrLink (simplified integration system)
Asana, Trello, QuickBooks, Slack, Microsoft Teams +6
Where each one wins
timr
Strengths
- +Highly intuitive and straightforward interface with minimal learning curve for end users
- +Responsive and effective customer support with fast response times
- +Comprehensive feature set including timesheet approvals, idle time tracking, and custom fields
- +Strong integrations with popular invoicing systems and reliable mobile app functionality
- +Clear and efficient onboarding process with step-by-step guidance
- +Flexible adaptability for various user needs, including part-time workers
- +Reliable performance with accurate and fast time tracking
- +Attractive pricing structure with a flexible subscription model
Limitations
- −UI navigation and intuitiveness can be unclear, particularly for editing entries or finding settings
- −Limited customization options and an outdated interface design
- −Lack of automated reminders for incomplete timesheets
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
timr
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
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
timr
- Free Plan €0 foreverFor 1 user only · Choose one function: working time tracking (2 types), project time tracking (5 tasks), or drive log (1 vehicle) · No credit card required
- Regular Plan €8.00 per user / monthWorking hours tracking, vacation & absence management · Project time tracking and mileage log included · From 20 users (custom quotes available)
- Overtime & Surcharges Add-on €24.00 per account / monthRule-based management of overtime and surcharge accounts · Automatic compliance checks for working time regulations
- Advanced Permissions Add-on €19.00 per account / monthGranular permissions for departments, teams, and project managers · Customizable override settings per user
- Automatic Capping Add-on €19.00 per account / monthAutomatic capping of start/end times and balances · Prevents unauthorized overtime or time account misuse
- Custom Fields Add-on €19.00 per account / monthCustom fields for recording and evaluation · Tailored data capture for specific business needs
- Digital Project Documentation Add-on €24.00 per account / monthPhoto documentation and digital project files · 100 GB storage included
- Plus Plan €29.00 + €8.00 per user per account / month + per user / monthAll Regular Plan features included · Project budgets with hourly rates and budget warnings · Digital project documentation module
- Enterprise Plan €79.00 + €8.00 per user per account / month + per user / monthAll Plus Plan features included · All additional modules (overtime, permissions, capping, custom fields) · 300 GB storage included
Pricing varies based on subscription duration (1, 3, or 6 months) and user count. Annual/biannual plans available with discounts. No automatic renewal.
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
timr
- Time Clock & Attendance
- Digital timesheet with GPS-based clock-in/out, Real-time attendance tracking and activity status, Geofencing and GPS location logging for mobile teams, Break management (paid/unpaid) with compliance checks
- Time & Project Tracking
- Flexitime with traffic light system for plus/minus hours, Home office tracking and location-based task suggestions, Individual project and task structures with approval workflows, Overtime lump sums and all-in agreements
- Vacation & Absence Management
- Absence types with request and approval workflows, Substitute management and vacation accounts, Holiday and absence calendars with email notifications, Multi-step approval processes for absences
- Logbook & Vehicle Management
- Manual and automatic logbook (tax office compliant), Vehicle management with category assignment, Tour App for mobile use (excluded in Free Plan)
- Control & Permissions
- Flexible recording rights and user-specific override settings, Advanced permissions for departments, teams, and project managers, Transparent change history and audit logs, Directory sync and Single Sign-On (SSO)
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