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At a Glance
Harvest
Harvest
Star Rating
(810)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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QuickBooks Time
QuickBooks Time
Star Rating
(1,433)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.00 1 User/Month + $20 Base Fee/Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Harvest excels in ease of completing timesheets, with a score of 9.3, which many find intuitive and user-friendly. In contrast, QuickBooks Time also scores 9.3, but reviewers mention that its interface can be slightly less straightforward for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Time shines in quality of support, achieving a score of 9.3, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Harvest, while still respectable at 8.7, has received feedback indicating that response times can vary.
  • G2 users highlight that Harvest's project accounting and revenue recognition features score 8.3, which some users find limiting for more complex projects. QuickBooks Time, on the other hand, scores 8.6 in this area, with users noting its better capabilities for managing intricate billing scenarios.
  • Users on G2 report that both platforms offer solid mobile time tracking, each scoring 9.4. However, reviewers mention that QuickBooks Time provides a more robust mobile app experience, with features like offline time tracking scoring 8.6 compared to Harvest's 7.7.
  • Reviewers say that Harvest's integration with business tools scores 8.5, which some users find adequate but lacking in variety. QuickBooks Time, with a score of 8.9, is noted for its broader range of integrations, making it easier for users to connect with other software they rely on.
  • Users report that while both products have strong performance and reliability scores of 9.1, QuickBooks Time is often mentioned as having a slight edge due to its consistent uptime and faster load times, which enhances the overall user experience.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Harvest
Free
Free
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QuickBooks Time
Premium
$8.00
1 User/Month + $20 Base Fee/Month
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Free Trial
Harvest
Free Trial is available
QuickBooks Time
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
725
9.1
1,278
Ease of Use
9.1
724
9.0
1,284
Ease of Setup
9.0
251
8.9
764
Ease of Admin
8.8
245
9.0
758
Quality of Support
8.7
435
9.3
1,138
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
213
9.5
738
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
702
8.9
1,259
Features by Category
Project Cost ManagementHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
8.5
489
Not enough data
Cost Tracking
8.6
159
Not enough data
8.4
168
Not enough data
8.5
162
Not enough data
8.7
6,013
9.0
10,240
Time Tracking
9.3
605
9.3
956
9.2
603
9.0
850
8.9
527
9.0
673
Client Invoicing
8.8
336
8.9
377
8.5
252
8.8
331
8.3
308
8.6
377
Mobile Time Tracking
9.4
549
9.4
839
Administration
8.5
310
8.9
636
8.5
318
8.9
612
8.5
328
8.9
582
Feature Not Available
8.9
451
8.7
347
9.1
673
Platform
8.4
374
8.9
677
8.3
247
8.8
479
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.1
402
9.1
697
8.6
302
9.1
652
7.7
205
8.6
378
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Harvest
Harvest
QuickBooks Time
QuickBooks Time
Harvest and QuickBooks Time are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
Harvest
Harvest is categorized as Project Cost Management
QuickBooks Time
QuickBooks Time has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Harvest
Harvest
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.6%
QuickBooks Time
QuickBooks Time
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Harvest
Harvest
Marketing and Advertising
28.2%
Information Technology and Services
14.2%
Computer Software
8.2%
Design
3.9%
Internet
2.7%
Other
42.8%
QuickBooks Time
QuickBooks Time
Construction
15.3%
Accounting
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Computer Software
3.2%
Other
63.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Harvest
Harvest
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Julie A.
JA
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.
BM
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

QuickBooks Time
QuickBooks Time
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AP
Anup P.
Verified User in Construction

Quick to answer questions, very nice to talk to and helpful.

Most Helpful Critical Review
SW
Susan W.
Verified User in Accounting

I wish it had the ability to send a lunch break reminder to people who have been clocked in for 4 hours. I also wish it would export subcontractor hours into Quickbooks. **Update - TSheets was a great program that was purchased by Quickbooks and is now...

Alternatives
Harvest
Harvest Alternatives
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Toggl Track
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Hubstaff
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Timely
Timely
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TimeCamp
Add TimeCamp
QuickBooks Time
QuickBooks Time Alternatives
Paychex
Paychex
Add Paychex
Toggl Track
Toggl Track
Add Toggl Track
UKG Pro
UKG Pro
Add UKG Pro
BigTime
BigTime
Add BigTime
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
I am looking for an agency mentor to help me get my pricing right in the current market.
1 comment
Kristelle S.
KS
Hi there! Happy to chat. Shoot me an email at kristelle@siarza.netRead more
QuickBooks Time
QuickBooks Time Discussions
Is support included during my trial and for my activated account?
2 comments
Official Response from QuickBooks Time
Absolutely! Regardless of how many employees you have, if you're still in your free trial, or if you've been a loyal customer for years, support is always...Read more
How many people have reviewed TSheets?
2 comments
Official Response from QuickBooks Time
TSheets is the #1 rated app in the QuickBooks app marketplace with over 1,300 reviews (https://appcenter.intuit.com/tsheets). Plus we have lots of reviews on...Read more
What is the best way to integrate Tsheets with a popular calendar software/organizational tool?
2 comments
AR
There is no native way to integrate with another calendar but there is an API you can use to develop such an integration. New integrations are added all the...Read more