Head-to-head · Timesheet Management Software
Harvest vs Buddy Punch
Harvest leads on 2 checks, Buddy Punch on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHarvest · 6.8/10
- Lowest starting priceBuddy Punch · $4.99/user/mo
- Free planonly Harvest
- Most featuresHarvest · 1 of 5
Harvest scores higher on our rubric for timesheet management software: 6.8 against 5.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Harvest offers free plan; Buddy Punch doesn't. Buddy Punch is cheaper to start at $4.99/user/mo against $9/user/mo. Harvest offers project tracking; Buddy Punch doesn't publish it.
Harvest is the better fit for service teams tracking billable projects and invoicing. Buddy Punch is the better fit for hourly teams needing GPS attendance and payroll links.
- Harvest fits best
Service teams tracking billable projects and invoicing
- Buddy Punch fits best
Hourly teams needing GPS attendance and payroll links
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Side by side
| Feature | Harvest 6.8/10 Visit ↗ | Buddy Punch 5.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.8 | 5.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Timesheet Management Software | #7 in Timesheet Management Software |
| Best for | Service teams tracking billable projects and invoicing | Hourly teams needing GPS attendance and payroll links |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9/user/mo | $4.99/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SSO/SAML, 2FA | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 22+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Harvest 1/5 · Buddy Punch 0/5 | ||
| Timesheet approvals | Not published | Not published |
| Project tracking | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Mobile apps | Not published | Not published |
| Payroll export | Not published | Not published |
| Billable rates | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Time capture | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Harvest brings timers and daily or weekly timesheets together with project and task tracking, invoicing, and expense management. It is aimed at freelancers and professional services teams that need to connect tracked hours to client work… Read the review → |
Buddy Punch is cloud-based time clock and timesheet software for organizations managing hourly, distributed, office, or field teams. Employees can clock in and out through web and mobile apps, while managers can review timesheets, track… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Harvest — where it wins
- Tracks billable and non-billable time by project and task
- Links time tracking with invoicing, expenses, and accounting integrations
- Offers approvals, profitability reporting, and offline mobile tracking
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan does not include team reporting or accounting integrations
- Profitability reports and timesheet approvals are Enterprise features
- Enterprise Plus pricing is not specified
Buddy Punch — where it wins
- GPS punches and geofencing help manage location-based attendance.
- Timecard approvals, break tracking, scheduling, and time off share one workflow.
- Payroll integrations include ADP, Gusto, Paychex Flex, and QuickBooks.
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered; access starts with a 14-day trial.
- Geofencing, QR and kiosk punching, break tracking, and scheduling require Pro.
- Advanced reporting, real-time GPS, and single sign-on require Advanced.
- Harvest6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $9/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
Harvest connects project timesheets with billable tracking, reporting, and invoicing.
Visit HarvestFull verdict → - Buddy Punch5.0/10 · From $4.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
GPS attendance, approvals, and payroll reporting for hourly teams across web and mobile.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026