10 Harvest Alternatives (Free & Paid) for 2026 

If you’re on a budget and just want a bare bones time tracking tool, then you can’t go wrong with Clockify.

It has one of the most generous free plans, with unlimited users, real-time tracking on all devices, and even a clocking-in/out kiosk and Pomodoro timer. The calendar view is useful, providing a simple way to view team workloads, and you also get basic reporting features.

Harvest’s basic plan, on the other hand, costs more than Clockify’s most expensive plan, and its free plan is for a single user only.

Upgrading to one of the various Clockify paid plans unlocks features like project management, invoicing, and timesheet approvals. 

It’s also a good choice if you want tools for team scheduling and PTO planning, although you’ll have to upgrade to a paid plan to access this.

Additionally, onboarding is only available if you upgrade to a paid plan; however, the platform is pretty easy to learn, especially if you’re just using it for simple time tracking.

Toggl prides itself on its user-friendly platform, so this is definitely a consideration if user adoption/acceptance is a big concern.

The interface is neat and visual, making it simple to log time, view timesheets, and check workloads.

The mobile app is also more advanced than Harvest’s, allowing integrated calendar views and intelligent suggestions for time entries and tracking goals.

We do feel the reporting feature could be more in-depth and insightful, but you get what you need to bill clients accurately and make decisions around resource planning. Just be mindful that full and customized reporting is locked behind the Premium paywall.

Toggl’s biggest selling point is its integration capabilities. It can connect with over 100 apps, so if you’re a tech-first organization that already uses multiple platforms, chances are that Toggl will fit right in.

Although at the top end, Paymo’s pricing is a bit more expensive than Harvest's, we do feel that you get so much more for your money.

There is an automatic tracking feature that detects which apps you're working on and instantly transforms your work into time logs. Then there’s real-time tracking, manual time entry, and a Pomodoro timer. So it’s perfect for frequent task switchers.

And, like Harvest, it supports native payments, but you also get a calendar booking feature and team scheduling, and time off tools. The project features are also decent, with Kanban boards, Gantt charts, team collaboration, and project timelines.

The downside is that the platform lacks customization, and its mobile apps are limited to time tracking and viewing data. Therefore, it might not be the best fit for mobile teams.

Yet, if you want an all-in-one solution for time tracking, client management, and lightweight project management, then you definitely get more value compared to Harvest.

The main advantage of using QuickBooks Time is that it forms part of the QuickBooks ecosystem. That means you don’t have to mess about with complicated integrations for payroll or accounting purposes.

Although Harvest has a decent invoicing tool, it pales in comparison to what QuickBooks can offer in this respect.

It’s also a good option for field-based or mobile teams since it supports geofencing and clocking in/out kiosks. Plus, there’s everything you need to set up team schedules and manage time off and shift workers.

The higher-tier plan also gives access to project tracking, task status monitoring, and timesheet approvals.

The main drawback is that it isn’t cheap, since it carries a monthly base cost plus a per-user cost. Therefore, we’d say it’s a better choice for larger organizations where budget isn’t as much of a concern.

However, if you already use QuickBooks for all your financials, then this is a pain-free way to add time tracking to your tech stack.

Replicon is a great value platform, especially if you operate across multiple jurisdictions or countries.

We like the AI-powered time tracking capabilities that automatically capture time across all your work apps. It then assembles a timesheet on your behalf that just needs to be reviewed and submitted.

Timesheets also have a built-in rules engine for global labor compliance. For example, you can set overtime allowances and implement rules for other regulatory frameworks. Additionally, the platform supports multiple currencies and languages.

Employee scheduling and capacity planning also work at a global scale, with features to set and track time off policies. You also get GPS tracking and clocking in/out systems with financial recognition.

Time and expenses are tracked as billable and non-billable, as well as for the purpose of calculating gross pay. 

While the platform is a little complicated to learn due to the overwhelming amount of features, Replicon is still a top choice for enterprise-level time tracking on a budget.