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Tyme vs Harvest

Last updated October 2026

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

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

Tyme
Harvest
What it is
German time-tracking for Apple users, iCloud sync, Lexware & sevdesk integration, GDPR-compliant.
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
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€4.99/mo
$12/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
OMR 5/5 (6)
CAPTERRA 4.6/5 (1,300) · G2 4.4/5 (850)
Integrations
Lexware Office, sevdesk, GrandTotal, WISO MeinBüro, Siri Shortcuts +2
Asana, Trello, QuickBooks, Slack, Microsoft Teams +6

Where each one wins

Tyme

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

Tyme
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
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
Listed →
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Tyme

  • Annual Plan €4.99 per month, billed annually at €59.99Full access to all features across all devices · Always in sync · Cancel anytime
  • Monthly Plan €6.99 per month, billed monthlyFull access to all features across all devices · Always in sync · Cancel anytime

14-day fully functional free trial available.

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

Tyme

Time Tracking
Track working hours on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Multiple parallel timers for simultaneous tasks, Automatic time tracking via geofences (location-based), Start/stop timers using shortcuts or Apple Watch
Project & Team Management
Project time management with budgets and hourly rates, Assign projects and tasks to team members, Subtasks for detailed activity tracking, Team roles: Admins and Members
Data Visualization & Reporting
Detailed statistics on workload, booked hours, revenues, and overtime, Visual overview of projects, budgets, and deadlines, Export timesheets and reports as PDF, CSV, or JSON, Import CSV data from other applications
Calendar & Reminders
Sync recorded times with calendar apps, View and edit time entries as calendar events, Reminders for timers, deadlines, breaks, and booking times, Notifications on Apple Watch
Expenses & Mileage
Automatic recording of mileage costs and business trips, Manage expenses and expense groups

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
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