Compare Buddy Punch and Harvest 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3.99 1 Employee Per Month
Free
Buddy Punch
Star Rating
(291)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3.99 1 Employee Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansHarvest
Star Rating
(810)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Harvest excels in its reporting capabilities, with a score of 9.3, allowing for detailed insights into time tracking and project performance, while Buddy Punch, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.1.
- Reviewers mention that Buddy Punch offers superior ease of use with a score of 9.7 compared to Harvest's 9.1, making it a preferred choice for teams looking for a straightforward time tracking solution.
- G2 users highlight Harvest's robust process automation features, scoring 9.4, which streamline workflows effectively, whereas Buddy Punch does not have a comparable score in this area.
- Users on G2 appreciate Buddy Punch's mobile time tracking functionality, scoring 9.6, which allows employees to log hours easily on-the-go, while Harvest scores slightly lower at 9.4.
- Reviewers say that Harvest's invoice creation and delivery feature, scoring 8.8, is effective for managing client billing, but Buddy Punch offers a more streamlined experience with a score of 8.6.
- Users report that Buddy Punch shines in workflow automation, scoring 9.3, which helps in managing tasks efficiently, while Harvest's score of 8.5 indicates room for improvement in this area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Buddy Punch
Standard
Starting at $3.99
1 Employee Per Month
Time Tracking for any size business.
- Web Cam Integration
- IP Address Reporting & Locking
- Automatic Overtime Calculations
Free Trial
Buddy Punch
Free Trial is available
Harvest
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.6
236
8.9
725
Ease of Use
9.7
240
9.1
724
Ease of Setup
9.6
128
9.0
251
Ease of Admin
9.7
97
8.8
245
Quality of Support
9.6
201
8.7
435
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
94
9.0
213
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
221
8.0
702
Features by Category
Automation
9.4
143
Not enough data
Logistics
9.2
148
Not enough data
9.3
141
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
9.2
125
Not enough data
9.3
139
Not enough data
9.1
141
Not enough data
9.5
158
Not enough data
9.5
148
Not enough data
9.4
154
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
125
Not enough data
Cost Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.4
168
Not enough data
8.5
162
Platform Basics
9.3
43
Not enough data
9.3
51
Not enough data
9.5
46
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.9
41
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.4
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.5
148
9.3
605
9.3
120
9.2
603
Feature Not Available
8.9
527
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.8
336
Feature Not Available
8.5
252
Feature Not Available
8.3
308
Mobile Time Tracking
9.5
138
9.4
549
Administration
8.9
114
8.5
310
9.3
114
8.5
318
9.0
112
8.5
328
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.3
127
8.7
347
Platform
9.1
125
8.4
374
8.9
94
8.3
247
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.6
134
9.1
402
9.3
117
8.6
302
Feature Not Available
7.7
205
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buddy Punch and Harvest are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
Buddy Punch is categorized as Time & Attendance and Employee Scheduling
Harvest is categorized as Project Cost Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buddy Punch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Harvest
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
Construction
6.9%
Medical Practice
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Retail
4.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
73.7%
Marketing and Advertising
28.2%
Information Technology and Services
14.2%
Computer Software
8.2%
Design
3.9%
Internet
2.7%
Other
42.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Buddy Punch
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Joshua T.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
I like how it is really manageable to switch task toggle
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The fact that I am not able to enter my times on the timecard using my mobile phone.
Harvest
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Julie A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I like that when I copy from the prior day's timesheet, my notes copy too. I also like that I can separate time and expenses by client or by individual client project, as some clients have multiple projects.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ben M.
Verified User in Insurance
If it is not configured properly, the tool can get too granular and you spend more time tracking your work than actually working. I
Joshua T.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
I like how it is really manageable to switch task toggle
Julie A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I like that when I copy from the prior day's timesheet, my notes copy too. I also like that I can separate time and expenses by client or by individual client project, as some clients have multiple projects.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The fact that I am not able to enter my times on the timecard using my mobile phone.
Ben M.
Verified User in Insurance
If it is not configured properly, the tool can get too granular and you spend more time tracking your work than actually working. I
Discussions
is there a way to see when people want spacific time off not just the hours but the exact time they are gone
2 comments
EC
Time Off is based on how many hours per day, however we do have a notes section where the user can indicate specific times if needed.Read more
Do you use only Buddy Punch to manage PTO?
2 comments
RH
Yes, we use and love the PTO features. It has easy requests for time off and approvals. We have a difficult accrual process with multiple factors and Buddy...Read more
Included
1 comment
Official Response from Buddy Punch
All plans include all of our Time Tracking features: GPS Coordinates, Web Cam Integration, IP & Time Stamping, 128-bit AES Security, iPhone and Android...Read more
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
What is the easiest way to manage changing pay rate in many projects for a single client?
1 comment
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
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