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Compare Harvest and Hubstaff 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Harvest
Star Rating
(830)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansHubstaff
Star Rating
(1,627)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Hubstaff excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score compared to Harvest. Users appreciate Hubstaff's simple time tracking and activity monitoring features, which are particularly beneficial for remote teams.
- According to verified reviews, Harvest is praised for its advanced features that facilitate project management and time tracking. Users highlight its ability to provide real-time visualization of work processes, making it a versatile tool for managing team activities.
- Reviewers mention that Hubstaff's ease of setup is a significant advantage, with many users finding the initial configuration straightforward. This contrasts with some feedback on Harvest, where users noted that while it is user-friendly, the setup can be less intuitive for specific workflows.
- Users say that Harvest shines in its ease of completing timesheets, with a score that indicates a seamless experience. This feature is particularly appreciated by those who prioritize efficient time tracking without complications.
- Reviewers highlight that Hubstaff's ability to monitor productivity is a key feature, allowing managers to see what their team is doing throughout the day. This capability is especially valued by users managing remote staff, enhancing accountability and transparency.
- According to recent feedback, both products receive positive remarks for their support quality, but Hubstaff edges out slightly with a higher score. Users of Hubstaff appreciate the responsive support, which complements its user-friendly interface, while Harvest users also commend its support but note room for improvement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Free Trial
Harvest
Free Trial is available
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
744
9.0
1,430
Ease of Use
9.1
743
9.0
1,485
Ease of Setup
9.0
268
9.1
1,256
Ease of Admin
8.8
249
8.6
566
Quality of Support
8.7
450
8.9
1,253
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
217
8.9
548
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
721
8.9
1,419
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
9.2
272
Not enough data
8.9
265
Not enough data
8.3
269
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
273
Not enough data
9.0
268
Not enough data
8.6
267
Not enough data
8.5
258
Not enough data
8.2
259
Not enough data
8.4
259
Not enough data
9.1
255
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.4
249
Taxes
Not enough data
8.0
257
Not enough data
8.0
251
Not enough data
8.0
243
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
249
Not enough data
9.1
254
Not enough data
8.8
250
Not enough data
8.8
251
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
251
Not enough data
9.3
249
Not enough data
9.4
251
Not enough data
9.3
246
Automation
Not enough data
9.0
285
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
288
Not enough data
9.0
286
Not enough data
9.0
281
Management
Not enough data
9.0
280
Not enough data
9.0
279
Not enough data
8.9
284
Not enough data
9.2
283
Not enough data
9.2
282
Not enough data
9.2
282
Not enough data
9.0
277
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.9
279
Not enough data
9.0
277
Not enough data
9.0
282
Cost Tracking
8.6
172
8.7
114
8.5
181
8.5
109
8.5
175
8.5
108
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
9.3
61
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
9.2
59
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.9
58
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
9.0
58
Setup
Not enough data
9.2
103
Not enough data
9.2
103
Not enough data
9.0
101
Not enough data
9.0
104
Management
Not enough data
9.0
101
Not enough data
8.9
99
Not enough data
8.9
101
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
99
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.3
18
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
9.1
87
Not enough data
8.6
89
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
8.8
89
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
8.3
87
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
8.5
88
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
87
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
112
Not enough data
9.4
115
Not enough data
9.1
114
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.8
107
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
112
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
8.9
107
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.3
91
Not enough data
9.2
93
Platform Administration
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
9.2
89
Not enough data
9.3
88
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.3
90
Not enough data
9.2
92
Not enough data
9.3
90
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
245
Not enough data
7.6
247
Not enough data
7.5
246
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
643
Not enough data
9.0
656
Not enough data
8.1
591
Not enough data
8.9
672
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Logging
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
560
Not enough data
8.1
538
Not enough data
8.2
554
Feedback
Not enough data
8.7
613
Not enough data
8.6
558
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
261
Not enough data
9.3
266
Not enough data
8.9
258
Not enough data
8.6
254
Time Tracking
9.3
622
9.1
956
9.2
619
9.3
969
8.9
542
8.9
878
Client Invoicing
8.7
351
8.5
733
8.4
267
8.4
727
8.3
323
8.5
724
Mobile Time Tracking
9.4
564
9.0
892
Administration
8.5
325
8.6
785
8.5
333
8.9
787
8.4
343
8.7
766
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
362
9.0
817
Platform
8.4
389
9.0
853
8.3
262
8.4
728
Feature Not Available
8.7
725
9.1
417
9.0
841
8.6
317
8.5
735
7.7
219
8.3
724
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
132
Not enough data
8.6
128
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
9.2
131
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
9.1
130
Not enough data
9.1
129
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.9
120
Not enough data
9.4
123
Not enough data
8.8
118
Not enough data
8.4
117
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
9.1
115
Not enough data
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.7
114
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Harvest and Hubstaff are categorized as Time Tracking and Project Cost Management
Unique Categories
Harvest has no unique categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, Payroll, Employee Monitoring, and Workflow Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Harvest
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hubstaff
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
28.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Computer Software
8.2%
Design
3.9%
Internet
2.8%
Other
42.6%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Computer Software
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
10.4%
Real Estate
4.4%
Consumer Services
3.5%
Other
58.5%
Discussions
What is the ultimate intention for the use of harvest?
3 Comments
JC
Track your time and manage the hours spent on each project. You can even start a timer when you start a task. Read more
What is the best way to keep my team actively logging time?
2 Comments
JS
Have them use a browser plugin that will allow them to more easily manage time. Training and ease of use are the best way to drive adoption. If you have...Read more
I am looking for an agency mentor to help me get my pricing right in the current market.
1 Comment
KS
Hi there! Happy to chat. Shoot me an email at kristelle@siarza.netRead more
How does Hubstaff measure activity?
3 Comments
KJ
Activity measures how active users are on their mouse and keyboard.
51-100% You're in the zone. Way to go!
21-50% Depending on the work, this is a...Read more
What is Hubstaff used for?
3 Comments
NG
Time tracking of employees, comes in very handy when your setup is WFHRead more
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