Compare Harvest and Hubstaff 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Harvest
Star Rating
(810)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(1,350)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Harvest excels in its time tracking capabilities, with a score of 9.3 for ease of completing timesheets, while Hubstaff scores slightly lower at 9.1. Reviewers mention that Harvest's interface is intuitive, making it easier for teams to log their hours efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Hubstaff shines in employee monitoring features, particularly with its project tracking scoring 9.1 and hours tracking at 9.3. Users on G2 appreciate the detailed insights Hubstaff provides, which help in understanding team productivity better.
- G2 users highlight that Harvest offers a more user-friendly reporting feature, scoring 9.1 compared to Hubstaff's 9.0. Reviewers say that Harvest's reports are straightforward and easy to customize, making it simpler for small businesses to analyze their time data.
- Users report that Hubstaff's mobile app is a strong point, with a score of 9.0 for mobile time tracking, while Harvest's mobile capabilities are rated at 8.3. Reviewers mention that Hubstaff's app allows for seamless time tracking on the go, which is crucial for remote teams.
- Reviewers mention that Harvest's integration capabilities are robust, scoring 9.1, which is slightly higher than Hubstaff's 8.8. Users on G2 appreciate the variety of tools that Harvest integrates with, enhancing their workflow and productivity.
- Users say that Hubstaff's cost tracking features are superior, with identification and allocation scores of 8.7 and 8.5 respectively, compared to Harvest's 8.6 and 8.4. Reviewers mention that Hubstaff provides more detailed insights into project costs, which is beneficial for budget management.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Free Trial
Harvest
Free Trial is available
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
725
9.0
1,232
Ease of Use
9.1
724
9.0
1,258
Ease of Setup
9.0
251
9.1
1,058
Ease of Admin
8.8
245
8.6
490
Quality of Support
8.7
435
8.9
1,067
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
213
8.9
473
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
702
8.9
1,220
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
9.2
233
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
8.3
229
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
234
Not enough data
9.0
228
Not enough data
8.5
229
Not enough data
8.4
220
Not enough data
8.1
221
Not enough data
8.3
222
Not enough data
9.1
217
Not enough data
8.3
215
Not enough data
8.3
212
Taxes
Not enough data
8.0
220
Not enough data
8.0
214
Not enough data
7.9
206
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
212
Not enough data
9.1
216
Not enough data
8.8
213
Not enough data
8.7
214
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
213
Not enough data
9.3
211
Not enough data
9.3
213
Not enough data
9.3
208
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
217
Logistics
Not enough data
9.0
213
Not enough data
8.9
214
Not enough data
8.9
210
Management
Not enough data
8.9
212
Not enough data
8.9
211
Not enough data
8.9
214
Not enough data
9.2
212
Not enough data
9.1
212
Not enough data
9.1
214
Not enough data
9.0
209
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.9
209
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
9.0
211
Cost Tracking
8.6
159
8.8
104
8.4
168
8.6
99
8.5
162
8.6
99
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
9.0
45
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.0
45
Setup
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
9.0
74
Not enough data
9.1
76
Management
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
8.9
72
Not enough data
8.9
74
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
73
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
9.1
69
Not enough data
8.7
71
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
9.0
70
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.2
66
Not enough data
8.4
70
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
8.6
71
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
70
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.1
96
Not enough data
9.3
98
Not enough data
9.1
99
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
8.7
93
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
98
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
8.6
92
Not enough data
9.0
95
Not enough data
8.9
93
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.4
72
Not enough data
9.3
75
Platform Administration
Not enough data
9.2
73
Not enough data
9.2
71
Not enough data
9.4
71
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.4
72
Not enough data
9.3
74
Not enough data
9.3
72
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
571
Not enough data
9.0
583
Not enough data
8.0
519
Not enough data
8.9
594
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Logging
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
486
Not enough data
8.0
465
Not enough data
8.2
482
Feedback
Not enough data
8.7
538
Not enough data
8.5
486
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
Not enough data
9.2
186
Not enough data
9.3
187
Not enough data
8.9
185
Not enough data
8.7
184
Time Tracking
9.3
605
9.1
805
9.2
603
9.2
821
8.9
527
9.0
759
Client Invoicing
8.8
336
8.5
620
8.5
252
8.3
613
8.3
308
8.5
614
Mobile Time Tracking
9.4
549
9.0
770
Administration
8.5
310
8.6
671
8.5
318
8.8
674
8.5
328
8.7
656
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
347
9.0
706
Platform
8.4
374
9.0
731
8.3
247
8.4
619
Feature Not Available
8.7
619
9.1
402
9.1
723
8.6
302
8.4
629
7.7
205
8.4
618
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
99
Not enough data
8.7
96
Not enough data
8.8
94
Not enough data
9.2
98
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
9.1
96
Not enough data
9.2
96
Not enough data
9.1
95
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
9.3
90
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
9.1
90
Not enough data
9.0
89
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
8.8
88
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Harvest and Hubstaff are categorized as Time Tracking and Project Cost Management
Unique Categories
Harvest has no unique categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, Payroll, Employee Monitoring, and Workflow Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Harvest
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hubstaff
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
28.2%
Information Technology and Services
14.2%
Computer Software
8.2%
Design
3.9%
Internet
2.7%
Other
42.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Computer Software
11.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.7%
Real Estate
4.6%
Consumer Services
3.7%
Other
57.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
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
Hubstaff
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Flavia H.
Verified User in Insurance
Since I have implemented this tool in my organization, I am at ease to easily judge the work progress of my particular team member in this it has become easy for me to evaluate them and thus I can give read them in addition it has becomes easy for my entire...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Recently they got some critical issues. My time tracked from Friday and today (Monday) hasn't been uploaded at all and this thankfully enabled me to move away from this awful service. Not only this is a very dangerous piece of spyware for those who are...
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.
Flavia H.
Verified User in Insurance
Since I have implemented this tool in my organization, I am at ease to easily judge the work progress of my particular team member in this it has become easy for me to evaluate them and thus I can give read them in addition it has becomes easy for my entire...
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
Verified User in Computer Software
Recently they got some critical issues. My time tracked from Friday and today (Monday) hasn't been uploaded at all and this thankfully enabled me to move away from this awful service. Not only this is a very dangerous piece of spyware for those who are...
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
How do I set up a weekly autopay thru PayPal so I don’t need to manually pay my staff each week?
2 comments
EL
There are many features Hubstaff gives with their membership but you need a premium account to pay your staff through HubstaffRead more
What is Hubstaff used for?
2 comments
CS
Hubstaff is used either on a computer or a mobile phone, to monitor and track staff productivity. It assists with automating many aspects of running a...Read more
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