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Harvest
(830)
4.3 out of 5
Harvest
By Harvest
Paychex
Paychex
(1,632)
4.1 out of 5
Paychex
By Paychex Inc
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Harvest
Harvest
Star Rating
(830)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.9% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Paychex
Paychex
Star Rating
(1,632)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Harvest excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to Paychex. Users appreciate its advanced features for time management and project tracking, highlighting the real-time visualization capabilities that enhance productivity.
  • According to verified reviews, Harvest's ease of use is a standout feature, with users noting its intuitive interface and quick setup process. Reviewers mention that the software allows for seamless time tracking and project management, making it a favorite among small businesses.
  • Users say that Paychex offers a clean and user-friendly interface, which is particularly beneficial for payroll management. They appreciate having a centralized location for pay and benefits, making it easier to navigate their financial information.
  • Reviewers mention that while Paychex is customizable, some users find it less intuitive than Harvest. They note that reaching out to dedicated account representatives for assistance with custom reports can be a helpful feature, but it may not be as straightforward as Harvest's built-in functionalities.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Harvest's strong performance in mobile user support and offline capabilities enhances its usability for teams on the go. Users enjoy the flexibility of tracking time and managing projects from anywhere, which is a significant advantage for remote work environments.
  • According to recent feedback, both products have their strengths in support quality, but Harvest edges out with a higher rating. Users appreciate the responsive support team that assists with any issues, while Paychex users have noted some delays in response times, which can be a concern for urgent payroll matters.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Harvest
Free
Free
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Paychex
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Free Trial
Harvest
Free Trial is available
Paychex
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
744
8.7
1,307
Ease of Use
9.1
743
8.5
1,367
Ease of Setup
9.0
268
8.3
976
Ease of Admin
8.8
249
8.5
956
Quality of Support
8.7
450
8.3
1,260
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
217
8.5
955
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
721
7.5
1,284
Features by Category
Core HRHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
7.6
510
Core HR
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
8.1
76
Not enough data
8.4
113
Not enough data
7.7
114
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.3
5
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
Expense ManagementHide 33 FeaturesShow 33 Features
Not enough data
8.1
304
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.4
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
19
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Travel Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
16
|
Verified
Client Invoicing
8.7
351
Feature Not Available
8.4
267
Feature Not Available
8.3
323
8.2
75
|
Verified
Mobile
Not enough data
7.6
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.8
24
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
26
|
Verified
Administration
8.5
325
8.0
135
|
Verified
8.5
333
7.9
137
|
Verified
8.4
343
8.1
141
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
131
|
Verified
8.7
362
8.3
199
|
Verified
Platform
8.4
389
8.2
217
|
Verified
8.3
262
7.7
99
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
6.9
35
9.1
417
8.2
208
|
Verified
8.6
317
8.0
149
|
Verified
7.7
219
7.5
76
|
Verified
PayrollHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
Not enough data
8.5
1,040
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.6
853
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
545
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
529
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
857
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
562
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
931
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
406
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
779
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
563
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
455
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
782
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
830
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
9.1
878
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
834
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
826
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.8
262
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
302
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
306
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
265
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
860
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
838
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
872
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
726
|
Verified
Benefits AdministrationHide 31 FeaturesShow 31 Features
Not enough data
7.9
528
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.2
233
Not enough data
8.0
196
Not enough data
7.0
112
Not enough data
8.3
172
Not enough data
8.5
190
Not enough data
8.3
225
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
7.9
152
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.2
233
Not enough data
8.0
196
Not enough data
7.0
112
Not enough data
8.3
172
Not enough data
8.5
190
Not enough data
8.3
225
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
8.3
222
Not enough data
7.9
152
Not enough data
7.6
102
Not enough data
5.8
19
Not enough data
6.7
23
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
PEO ProvidersHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
6.8
12
Compliance
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
10
Platform
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
7.3
8
Support
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
6.5
11
Time & AttendanceHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
7.5
36
Automation
Not enough data
7.3
25
Logistics
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
6.7
25
Management
Not enough data
6.5
19
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
8.0
30
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
7.6
28
Monitoring
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.1
26
Project Cost ManagementHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.5
218
Not enough data
Cost Tracking
8.6
172
Not enough data
8.5
181
Not enough data
8.5
175
Not enough data
Candidate Relationship ManagementHide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
Not enough data
7.9
499
Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
6.8
21
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
7.6
22
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
Background CheckHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.3
75
Background Check Administration
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Background Check Data
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.8
9
Background Check Additional Functionality
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
5.2
7
AI Insight Check - Background Check
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
AI Investigation and Verification - Background Check
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
6.2
10
Performance reviews
Not enough data
5.0
8
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
5.6
8
Goals
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.2
7
Feedback
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Data
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
9
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
HR AnalyticsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
7.0
13
Reports
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
12
Cleaning
Not enough data
6.4
13
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.7
9
HCM SoftwareHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Talent ManagementHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
RecruitingHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
OnboardingHide 29 FeaturesShow 29 Features
Not enough data
7.8
505
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.0
106
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.2
95
Not enough data
7.6
47
Not enough data
7.0
46
Not enough data
7.1
45
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
130
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
7.9
61
Not enough data
7.8
83
Not enough data
7.9
101
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.7
57
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
7.6
64
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
6.6
50
Not enough data
8.3
117
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Time TrackingHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.7
644
8.1
307
Time Tracking
9.3
622
8.3
218
9.2
619
8.4
132
8.9
542
8.4
95
Client Invoicing
8.7
351
Feature Not Available
8.4
267
Feature Not Available
8.3
323
8.2
75
|
Verified
Mobile Time Tracking
9.4
564
8.3
151
Administration
8.5
325
8.0
135
|
Verified
8.5
333
7.9
137
|
Verified
8.4
343
8.1
141
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
131
|
Verified
8.7
362
8.3
199
|
Verified
Platform
8.4
389
8.2
217
|
Verified
8.3
262
7.7
99
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
6.9
35
9.1
417
8.2
208
|
Verified
8.6
317
8.0
149
|
Verified
7.7
219
7.5
76
|
Verified
Training eLearningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
7.1
474
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
Workforce ManagementHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.4
497
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
8.2
38
Pre-Employment ScreeningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.2
474
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
312
Not enough data
7.4
165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
8.2
401
Not enough data
8.4
423
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Harvest
Harvest
Paychex
Paychex
Harvest and Paychex are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
Harvest
Harvest is categorized as Project Cost Management
Paychex
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Harvest
Harvest
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.0%
Paychex
Paychex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Harvest
Harvest
Marketing and Advertising
28.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Computer Software
8.2%
Design
3.9%
Internet
2.8%
Other
42.6%
Paychex
Paychex
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.0%
Construction
6.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Real Estate
4.0%
Retail
3.9%
Other
74.2%
Alternatives
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Toggl Track
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Timely
Timely
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TimeCamp
TimeCamp
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Paychex
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isolved
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Paycom
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Rippling
Rippling
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Paylocity
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Discussions
Harvest
Harvest 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
Jake S.
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
Kristelle S.
KS
Hi there! Happy to chat. Shoot me an email at kristelle@siarza.netRead more
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Paychex
Paychex Discussions
We have reduced employees, yet still pay the same bi-monthly fee. Shouldn't it be lower?
7 Comments
EG
There is probably a base rate, determined by a minimum number of employees. As long as you have more than the minimum number of employees, the fee would be...Read more
Paycheck Stubs
3 Comments
EG
15 minutes does not seem like an inordinate amount of time for a payroll to be processed, especially if you are submitting it on a day when a multitude of...Read more
How can we get more training on reporting? Or custom reporting
2 Comments
NO
There are tutorials in the portal as well as you were assigned a dedicated specialist. either should be able to assist your in making custom reports.Read more
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