Head-to-head · Time Tracking Software
Harvest vs TMetric
Harvest leads on 0 checks, TMetric on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHarvest · 8.3/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
Harvest scores higher on our rubric for time tracking software: 8.3 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #14.
Harvest is the better fit for teams pairing tracking with invoicing. TMetric is the better fit for teams wanting flexible integrations.
- Harvest fits best
Teams pairing tracking with invoicing
- TMetric fits best
Teams wanting flexible integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Harvest 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | TMetric 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #9 in Time Tracking Software | #14 in Time Tracking Software |
| Best for | Teams pairing tracking with invoicing | Teams wanting flexible integrations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $108/seat/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 50+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Harvest 6/6 · TMetric 6/6 | ||
| Project tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Billable time | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timesheet approvals | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile apps | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Harvest combines project and task time tracking with timesheets, billing, expense management, and business reporting. It is aimed at freelancers, small businesses, professional-services firms, and larger teams that need to connect recorded… Read the review → |
TMetric is a time-tracking application from Devart for individuals, agencies, consultancies, and client-facing teams. It supports timer-based and manual entries, with work organized by clients, projects, and tasks. Teams can track billable… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Harvest — where it wins
- Free plan includes time tracking, invoicing, and expense tracking.
- Supports approvals, profitability reporting, exports, and offline tracking.
- Connects with Asana, Slack, Jira, Trello, Zapier, and other tools.
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 1 seat and 2 projects.
- Advanced onboarding and white labelling require Enterprise Plus.
- Paid plans are priced per seat per month with annual billing.
TMetric — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited tracking, clients, projects, reports, and API access
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, and API
- Supports budgets, approvals, invoicing, exports, and accounting integrations
Where it doesn't
- Paid plan prices are not shown here
- Advanced monitoring features are limited to the Business plan
- No AI features or open-source edition
- Harvest8.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Harvest fits teams that need time tracking connected to billing, expenses, and reporting.
Visit HarvestFull verdict → - TMetric7.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible time tracker with strong integrations, offline apps, and team workflows.
Visit TMetricFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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