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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
1Toggl Track logoToggl TrackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 466.5
2Tick logoTickPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android +13 of 362.6
3My Hours logoMy HoursFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 457.2
  1. Toggl Track logo

    1. Toggl TrackTop pick

    Best for: Freelancers and small teams who want an easy timer and clear billable-hours reports

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Harvest

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

    Pros

    • Very easy start-stop timer on every platform
    • Browser extension adds timers inside many web apps
    • Clear, flexible reports

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to a few users
    • Billable rates and estimates need a paid plan
    • Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
    Visit Toggl Track Compare with HarvestDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Toggl Track a good Harvest alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 3 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter price
    $9 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $16 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026toggl.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Tick logo

    2. Tick

    Best for: Agencies that live in Basecamp and manage work against project budgets

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Harvest

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

    Pros

    • Budget feedback shown as you track
    • Deep Basecamp integration
    • Priced by projects, not users

    Cons

    • No invoicing or expenses
    • No free plan
    • Fewer integrations outside Basecamp
    Visit Tick Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Tick a good Harvest alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free trial
    30 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tickspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    60,000+ businesses
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tickspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Basecamp integration
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tickspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. My Hours logo

    3. My Hours

    Best for: Small agencies and consultancies tracking billable hours by client and project

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Harvest

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

    Pros

    • Simple to learn and roll out
    • Billable rates, budgets and approvals on Pro
    • Free plan for small teams

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to five active users
    • No automatic activity tracking
    • No native desktop apps
    Visit My Hours Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 My Hours a good Harvest alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 5 active users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026myhours.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic price
    $4 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026myhours.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $8 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026myhours.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026myhours.com(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.