Toggl Track vs Harvest

Toggl Track

Strengths

• +Intuitive one-click timer with minimal learning curve for immediate productivity
• +Reliable cross-device sync across web, desktop, and mobile apps for seamless time tracking
• +Auto-tracking with idle detection reduces manual input while maintaining accuracy
• +Generous free plan supporting up to 5 users, enabling long-term adoption without cost
• +100+ integrations with major tools like Asana, Jira, Notion, and Google Calendar enhance workflow efficiency
• +Customizable reports with invoice-ready outputs and custom hourly rates for projects/clients
• +Auto-suggested time entries and built-in Pomodoro timer improve tracking precision
• +Detailed productivity insights through structured reporting features

Limitations

• −Auto-tracking rule configuration requires multiple sessions to set up correctly
• −Free plan lacks advanced reporting, project budgets, and profitability analysis (paid tiers only)
• −Significant price jump from Starter to Premium plans ($9 to $18/user/month) for agency-grade features

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

Toggl Track

• Free $0 per user / monthTime tracking on web, desktop and mobile · Integration with 100+ tools via browser extensions · Google & Outlook Calendar integration
• Starter $9 per user / monthEverything in Free plus billable rates · Project time estimates and alerts · Revenue and productivity analysis
• Premium $18 per user / monthEverything in Starter plus profitability analysis · Fixed-fee projects and scheduled reports · Timesheet approvals and data accuracy features
• Enterprise On request Everything in Premium plus personalized onboarding · Dedicated Customer Success Manager · Custom solutions for workflows and integrations

Prices are shown in USD; equivalent EUR pricing available. Annual billing offers a 10% discount.

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.

Toggl Track

Time Tracking

Real-time, manual and duration-only time tracking, Calendar view with Google and Outlook calendar integration, Offline tracking with automatic sync, Mobile and desktop apps for on-the-go tracking

Reporting & Analytics

Customizable timesheet and productivity reports, Revenue and profitability analysis, Scheduled reports and timesheet approvals, Data accuracy features (audit logs, locked time entries)

Project Management

Project time estimates and alerts, Task management within projects, Fixed-fee project tracking, Integration with Jira and Toggl Plan

Team & Data Management

Team grouping for permissions and billing, Team member audits for tracked time, Time tracking reminders via email or Slack, Required fields for time entries

Billing & Invoicing

Billable rates per project or user, Time billing and invoicing features, Revenue tracking and productivity reports

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