Clockify vs Harvest

Clockify is a time tracking and timesheet application that lets individuals and teams log work hours via a timer, manual entry, or automatic app/website tracking, then turns that data into reports, budgets, and invoices. It is used by teams at companies like HP, Verizon, and American Express, and remains free for unlimited users on its core plan.

Harvest is a time tracking platform built for professional services teams who need to log billable hours and turn them directly into client invoices. A simple timer, timesheet, and calendar-based tracking make it easy for teams to capture time, while automated invoice generation pulls tracked hours and expenses straight into a client-ready bill. Beyond tracking, Harvest provides project profitability and team utilization reporting so agency owners and managers can see which clients and projects are actually profitable. It integrates with accounting tools like QuickBooks and Xero and payment processors like Stripe, and is used by advertising agencies, architecture firms, law practices, and consultancies.

• Free plan has no user limit, unusual among time trackers
• Wide platform coverage including desktop, mobile, and browser extensions
• Clear, published per-seat pricing with an annual discount
• Part of the broader CAKE.com suite (Pumble, Plaky) for bundle discounts

• Simple, fast time entry that teams actually adopt
• Invoicing flows directly from tracked time without re-entering data
• Strong profitability and utilization reporting for services firms
• Free plan available for solo users on a small scale

• Advanced features like GPS and screenshots require the Pro tier
• Interface can feel busy with the growing number of modules
• QuickBooks integration is limited to Standard tier and above

• Free plan is limited to 1 seat and 2 projects
• Advanced reporting and SSO require the pricier Enterprise tier
• Not a full project management tool, mainly focused on time and billing