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At a Glance
Harvest
Harvest
Star Rating
(830)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Time Doctor
Time Doctor
Star Rating
(451)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.70 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Harvest excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and easy time tracking features. Users appreciate the ability to visualize work processes in real-time, making project management more efficient.
  • According to verified reviews, Time Doctor is recognized for its strong capabilities in managing job costing and payroll, particularly for remote teams. Users highlight its effectiveness in streamlining project costings, which is crucial for accurate financial management.
  • Reviewers mention that Harvest has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user trust. With a significant number of reviews, users feel confident in its reliability and performance for small businesses.
  • Users say that while Time Doctor offers flexibility with individual employee settings, Harvest provides a more cohesive experience for team collaboration, allowing for seamless integration of various work processes and digital support.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Harvest's ease of setup is a standout feature, with many users noting a quick onboarding process that helps teams get started without hassle. In contrast, some Time Doctor users have reported challenges during the initial setup phase.
  • According to recent feedback, Harvest's invoicing capabilities are well-received, with users appreciating the straightforward creation and delivery of invoices. Time Doctor, while effective in other areas, has received mixed reviews regarding its invoicing features, indicating room for improvement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Harvest
Free
Free
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Time Doctor
Basic
$6.70
1 User Per Month
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Free Trial
Harvest
Free Trial is available
Time Doctor
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
743
8.8
350
Ease of Use
9.1
742
9.0
357
Ease of Setup
9.0
267
8.9
211
Ease of Admin
8.8
249
8.9
193
Quality of Support
8.7
449
8.8
315
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
217
9.0
188
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
720
8.4
346
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Cost ManagementHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.5
217
Not enough data
Cost Tracking
8.6
171
Not enough data
8.5
180
Not enough data
8.5
174
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
6
Reports
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
218
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.7
176
Not enough data
8.9
193
Not enough data
8.4
146
Not enough data
9.2
195
Not enough data
8.3
134
Logging
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
154
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feedback
Not enough data
9.1
122
Not enough data
8.7
45
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.1
23
8.6
643
8.6
298
Time Tracking
9.3
621
9.0
246
9.2
618
9.2
263
8.9
541
8.8
191
Client Invoicing
8.7
350
8.2
145
8.4
266
8.5
134
8.3
322
8.3
136
Mobile Time Tracking
9.4
563
9.1
237
Administration
8.5
324
8.6
165
8.4
332
8.6
182
8.4
342
8.3
173
Feature Not Available
8.4
150
8.7
361
8.9
200
Platform
8.4
388
8.9
215
8.3
261
8.3
148
Feature Not Available
8.7
145
9.1
416
8.8
223
8.6
316
8.3
161
7.7
218
8.1
122
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Harvest
Harvest
Time Doctor
Time Doctor
Harvest and Time Doctor are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
Harvest
Harvest is categorized as Project Cost Management
Time Doctor
Time Doctor is categorized as HR Analytics, Time & Attendance, and Employee Monitoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Harvest
Harvest
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.9%
Time Doctor
Time Doctor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Harvest
Harvest
Marketing and Advertising
28.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.4%
Computer Software
8.2%
Design
3.9%
Internet
2.8%
Other
42.7%
Time Doctor
Time Doctor
Marketing and Advertising
12.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.4%
Computer Software
9.5%
Real Estate
5.9%
Education Management
3.8%
Other
55.6%
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Harvest
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Time Doctor
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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
What is the easiest way to manage changing pay rate in many projects for a single client?
1 Comment
Eileen C.
EC
I believe you can go to Team >Click on yourself>Edit profile>Basic Info. Change your billable rate in there and it should appy to all your projects. Read more
Time Doctor
Time Doctor Discussions
Does time doctor take screenshots?
2 Comments
Joan J.
JJ
Yes, Time Doctor takes screenshots throughout the day of your daily activity. Read more
Product Information
1 Comment
Official Response from Time Doctor
The initial set up will take around 10 minutes for the admin and 3-5 minutes for the users of the software plus a few minutes to watch training videos. After...Read more
Product Information
1 Comment
Official Response from Time Doctor
Yes. Time Doctor's reports will give you detailed insights into which websites are being used and for how long. You can access these reports online, and can...Read more