# Harvest vs Tempo Comparison

| | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 836 | 114 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (67.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | $10   Flat Fee/month (up to 10 users) | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Harvest

Pros:
- Time Tracking (16 reviews)
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (6 reviews)
- Missing Features (5 reviews)

### Tempo

Pros:
- Time Tracking (1 reviews)


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (746 reviews) | 8.8 (73 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (746 reviews) | 8.5 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (271 reviews) | 8.2 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (250 reviews) | 7.9 (56 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (452 reviews) | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (218 reviews) | 8.9 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (722 reviews) | 7.5 (60 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Harvest

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free

Key Features:
- 1 seat
- 2 projects

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Tempo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Jira Cloud

Price: $10   Flat Fee/month (up to 10 users)

Description: Additional pricing options available. All packages include:

Key Features:
- Free 30-Day Trial
- 2 months free for annual subscriptions
- Full access to all features

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/tempo-2026-05-04/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Harvest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tempo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tasks

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Creation & Assignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Due Dates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do Lists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mass Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Tasks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Projects

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Map** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **GANTT** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Budgeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Critical Path** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Expense** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Methodologies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Definiton** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Project Monitoring

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baselining / KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Project Management

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Strategy and Innovation Roadmapping Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Harvest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tempo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analytics

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Execution

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Team Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Roadmapping

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Roadmaps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Timelines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Project Cost Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Harvest** | 8.5/10 | 217 |
| **Tempo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cost Tracking

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Identification** | 8.6 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Allocation** | 8.4 (179 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Costs** | 8.5 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Strategic Portfolio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Harvest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tempo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Objectives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roadmaps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Demand management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visiblity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategy Model** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Frameworks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **ESG Impact** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Process Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Harvest** | 8.6/10 | 648 |
| **Tempo** | 8.2/10 | 48 |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 9.3 (623 reviews) | 9.1 (47 reviews) | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | 9.2 (620 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | 8.9 (540 reviews) | 7.8 (33 reviews) | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | 8.7 (351 reviews) | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Electronic Payments** | 8.4 (265 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | 8.3 (321 reviews) | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 9.4 (563 reviews) | 8.9 (30 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 8.5 (323 reviews) | 7.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Workflow** | 8.4 (331 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 
| **Automated Reminders** | 8.4 (341 reviews) | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.7 (360 reviews) | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.4 (389 reviews) | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 
| **APIs / Integration** | 8.3 (260 reviews) | 7.4 (29 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.1 (416 reviews) | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 8.6 (315 reviews) | 7.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Offline** | 7.7 (217 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software)

**Unique to Harvest (1):** [Project Cost Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-cost-management)

**Unique to Tempo (3):** [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management), [Strategic Portfolio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategic-portfolio-management), [Strategy And Innovation Roadmapping Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/strategy-and-innovation-roadmapping-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Harvest | Tempo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 72.3% | 67.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 22.9% | 24.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.8% | 8.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Harvest

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 28.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.4%
- **Computer Software:** 8.1%
- **Design:** 3.9%
- **Internet:** 2.8%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.5%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 2.2%
- **Education Management:** 1.7%
- **Financial Services:** 1.6%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 33.0%

#### Tempo

- **Computer Software:** 42.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.3%
- **Financial Services:** 7.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.4%
- **Retail:** 3.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.8%
- **Automotive:** 0.9%
- **Civil Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 13.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Harvest

- [Hubstaff](https://www.g2.com/products/hubstaff/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2250 reviews)
- [Toggl Track](https://www.g2.com/products/toggl-track/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1588 reviews)
- [Timely](https://www.g2.com/products/timely-time-tracking/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (485 reviews)
- [TimeCamp](https://www.g2.com/products/timecamp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (354 reviews)
- [ClickTime](https://www.g2.com/products/clicktime/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1150 reviews)
- [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4530 reviews)
- [BigTime](https://www.g2.com/products/bigtime/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1686 reviews)
- [QuickBooks Time](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-time/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1448 reviews)
- [Deltek Replicon Time](https://www.g2.com/products/deltek-replicon-time/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (789 reviews)
- [Paymo](https://www.g2.com/products/paymo/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (594 reviews)

### Alternatives to Tempo

- [Deltek Replicon Time](https://www.g2.com/products/deltek-replicon-time/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (789 reviews)
- [Toggl Track](https://www.g2.com/products/toggl-track/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1588 reviews)
- [monday Work Management](https://www.g2.com/products/monday-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15359 reviews)
- [SAP SuccessFactors HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sap-successfactors-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1649 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1613 reviews)
- [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12356 reviews)
- [Paymo](https://www.g2.com/products/paymo/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (594 reviews)
- [Avaza](https://www.g2.com/products/avaza/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [Time Doctor](https://www.g2.com/products/time-doctor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (484 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2187 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Harvest

- Title: [What is the ultimate intention for the use of harvest?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-ultimate-intention-for-the-use-of-harvest) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Track your time and manage the hours spent on each project. You can even start a timer when you start a task. "
- Title: [What is the best way to keep my team actively logging time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30073-what-is-the-best-way-to-keep-my-team-actively-logging-time) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What is Harvest used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-harvest-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Time tracking, Task management, Client Reporting and Invoicing."
- Title: [Can I use it for multiple employees? And how to do it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-it-for-multiple-employees-and-how-to-do-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I have invested with some scam brokers in the past, and the story is as horrific as the ones i have read because i went through the ordeal myself. I lost..."
- Title: [I am looking for an agency mentor to help me get my pricing right in the current market.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31444-i-am-looking-for-an-agency-mentor-to-help-me-get-my-pricing-right-in-the-current-market) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there! Happy to chat. Shoot me an email at kristelle@siarza.net"

### Tempo

- Title: [How much does Tempo cost for Jira?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-tempo-cost-for-jira) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It costs as high as 3.80 USD/user/month"
- Title: [Is Jira tempo free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-jira-tempo-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [What does tempo software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-tempo-software-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Tempo is a digital timesheet, it replaces a physical punch card time clock or paper timesheet. Often, employers expect employees to submit a timesheet per..."
- Title: [Can you explain in an easy way how can we mark the logs as non-billable?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-explain-in-an-easy-way-how-can-we-mark-the-logs-as-non-billable) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The user could set up billable / non-billable accounts and add them to the issues, so they don't have to manually mark the worklogs themselves. 

More info..."
- Title: [Is there an iPad version coming down the pipeline?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-an-ipad-version-coming-down-the-pipeline) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, there is an existing Tempo Mobile app: https://www.tempo.io/mobile"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/harvest-vs-tempo-2026-05-04)