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Compare Harvest and Timely 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$9.00 1 User 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
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Star Rating
(476)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.00 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 providing a comprehensive suite of features for project cost management, with users appreciating its ability to facilitate real-time visualization of work processes. This makes it a strong choice for teams needing detailed oversight of their projects.
- Users say that Timely stands out for its user-friendly interface and automatic time tracking capabilities, which significantly reduce the need for manual entries. This feature is particularly praised for enhancing efficiency and ensuring accurate tracking of work activities.
- Reviewers mention that Harvest's ease of use is a notable strength, with many users highlighting its intuitive time tracking and integration capabilities. However, some users feel that it could improve in adapting to specific workflow needs, indicating a potential area for enhancement.
- According to verified reviews, Timely's planning and stopwatch features are appreciated for their ability to help users manage their time effectively, especially for consultants who benefit from quick and straightforward tracking. This functionality is seen as a valuable addition to their daily workflow.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Harvest has a larger number of reviews, indicating a broader user base, Timely's recent feedback reflects a high level of satisfaction, particularly in support quality and product direction, suggesting that it is responsive to user needs.
- Users report that Harvest's project cost management capabilities are robust, but some find its invoice creation and delivery features less effective compared to Timely, which has received feedback indicating a need for improvement in this area. This could influence decisions for teams prioritizing billing efficiency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Timely
Starter
$9.00
1 User Per Month
For Solo/Micro business
Finish timesheets in 10 min, bill for 20% more hours.
- Max 5 users
- 20 Active projects
- Unlimited Teams
Free Trial
Harvest
Free Trial is available
Timely
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
744
9.3
390
Ease of Use
9.1
743
9.5
392
Ease of Setup
9.0
268
9.2
203
Ease of Admin
8.8
249
9.4
149
Quality of Support
8.7
450
9.5
307
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
217
9.6
145
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
721
9.6
392
Features by Category
Automation
Not enough data
8.3
34
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.1
35
Management
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
7.5
32
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
9.1
35
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.0
31
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.4
34
Cost Tracking
8.6
172
8.8
42
8.5
181
8.8
40
8.5
175
8.5
38
Time Tracking
9.3
622
9.5
332
9.2
619
9.4
344
8.9
542
9.2
281
Client Invoicing
8.7
351
8.1
193
8.4
267
7.4
165
8.3
323
8.6
208
Mobile Time Tracking
9.4
564
9.2
310
Administration
8.5
325
8.5
225
8.5
333
8.9
241
8.4
343
8.3
233
Feature Not Available
8.4
180
8.7
362
8.9
241
Platform
8.4
389
9.0
292
8.3
262
8.3
225
Feature Not Available
8.1
185
9.1
417
9.4
305
8.6
317
8.5
228
7.7
219
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Harvest and Timely are categorized as Time Tracking and Project Cost Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Harvest
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Timely
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%
Marketing and Advertising
13.3%
Computer Software
10.8%
Design
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Consulting
5.4%
Other
53.1%
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
Is there a way to format reports? i.e modify the printed output?
2 Comments
M
Hey!
We currently don't have a way of formatting the PDF output from Timely. Have you tried using the shareable report feature? That way you can send a...Read more
How can I make tags more custom and easy to use for multiple projects?
2 Comments
M
Hi Daniel!
Sorry for the late reply – but here goes!
What exactly do you mean by more custom? You can re-use a list of tags for multiple projects, so...Read more
Will you offer integration with Fiken in the future? www.fiken.no
1 Comment
Official Response from Timely
Hi Jermund. A Fiken integration is not on our short-term roadmap, though we do plan on developing more invoicing integrations in the future.
Here's where...Read more
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