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Harvest alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Harvest: free plan covers only one seat and two projects, and no automatic activity tracking. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Harvest, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Toggl Track currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Kimai logoKimaiOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
2solidtime logosolidtimeOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 453.6
  1. Kimai logo

    1. KimaiTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want to own their time data on their own server, or in EU hosting

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Harvest

    Open-source alternative with invoicing that you can self-host for free.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under the AGPL
    • Invoicing, budgets and multi-user roles included
    • Cheap EU-hosted cloud option

    Cons

    • Interface is functional rather than polished
    • Self-hosting means maintaining the server
    • Some features come as plugins
    Visit Kimai Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kimai a good Harvest alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL 3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud price
    From €2.99 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days on Cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Germany
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kimai.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. solidtime logo

    2. solidtime

    Best for: Teams that want a Toggl-style tracker they can self-host or use in EU-run hosting

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Harvest

    Open-source tracker with billable rates and a hosted or self-hosted option.

    Pros

    • Open source and free to self-host
    • Clean, modern interface
    • Imports from Toggl and Clockify

    Cons

    • No native mobile apps yet
    • Fewer integrations than established tools
    • Invoicing limited to paid plans
    Visit solidtime Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is solidtime a good Harvest alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional price
    €8 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, with Docker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted servers
    1,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026solidtime.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Harvest alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Toggl Track logo

Best Harvest alternative for most people

Toggl Track

A simpler timer with a more generous free plan, if you invoice from elsewhere.

Kimai logo

Best Harvest alternative for a free option

Kimai

Open-source alternative with invoicing that you can self-host for free.

Everhour logo

Best Harvest alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Everhour

Timers inside your project tool plus budgets and invoicing.

solidtime logo

Best Harvest alternative for open source

solidtime

Open-source tracker with billable rates and a hosted or self-hosted option.

Kimai logo

Best Harvest alternative for self-hosting

Kimai

Open-source alternative with invoicing that you can self-host for free.

Toggl Track logo

Best Harvest alternative for Mac

Toggl Track

A simpler timer with a more generous free plan, if you invoice from elsewhere.

Toggl Track logo

Best Harvest alternative for Windows

Toggl Track

A simpler timer with a more generous free plan, if you invoice from elsewhere.

Toggl Track logo

Best Harvest alternative for Linux

Toggl Track

A simpler timer with a more generous free plan, if you invoice from elsewhere.

Tick logo

Best Harvest alternative for iPhone and Android

Tick

Budget-focused time tracking for agencies, with tight Basecamp integration.

My Hours logo

Best Harvest alternative for working in the browser

My Hours

Project time tracking with billable rates and invoices at a lower price.

Harvest alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Harvest?

Toggl Track ranks first right now. A simpler timer with a more generous free plan, if you invoice from elsewhere. Tick and Everhour follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Harvest?

Yes. Toggl Track (free plan + paid), Everhour (free plan + paid), My Hours (free plan + paid) and Kimai (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Harvest?

Yes: Kimai and solidtime. Kimai and solidtime can also be self-hosted.

Which Harvest alternatives work on Linux?

Toggl Track and solidtime run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Harvest?

The complaints we hear most: free plan covers only one seat and two projects; no automatic activity tracking; higher per-seat price than budget trackers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Harvest, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.