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Head-to-head · Time Tracking Software

RescueTime vs Harvest

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score RescueTime #2 in Time Tracking Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit RescueTime
Harvest #9 in Time Tracking Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Harvest

RescueTime leads on 0 checks, Harvest 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 scoreRescueTime · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

RescueTime scores higher on our rubric for time tracking software: 9.0 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #9.

RescueTime is the better fit for automatic productivity and activity tracking. Harvest is the better fit for teams pairing tracking with invoicing.

  • RescueTime fits best

    Automatic productivity and activity tracking

  • Harvest fits best

    Teams pairing tracking with invoicing

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Side by side

Feature RescueTime 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Harvest 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.3
Ranking #2 in Time Tracking Software #9 in Time Tracking Software
Best for Automatic productivity and activity tracking Teams pairing tracking with invoicing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $84/yr $108/seat/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Tickets, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 8 integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RescueTime 6/6 · Harvest 6/6
Project tracking ✓ ✓
Billable time ✓ ✓
Timesheet approvals ✓ ✓
Desktop app ✓ ✓
Offline tracking ✓ ✓
Data export ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile apps Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks application and website activity automatically across major platforms
  • Combines project, client, task, billable, and timesheet workflows
  • Adds focus controls, exports, approvals, offline entry, and AI features
  • 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.
Cons
  • The listed paid plans use annual billing
  • Timesheets and billable rates require Solo+ or Team+
  • Plan choice is needed to match individual or team workflows
  • 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.
Our verdict

RescueTime is a time-tracking and productivity application for individuals, freelancers, professionals, and teams. It automatically records time spent in applications and websites, then turns that activity into productivity reports,…

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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…

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  1. RescueTimeTime Tracking Software 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. HarvestTime Tracking Software 8.3Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • RescueTime — where it wins

    • Tracks application and website activity automatically across major platforms
    • Combines project, client, task, billable, and timesheet workflows
    • Adds focus controls, exports, approvals, offline entry, and AI features

    Where it doesn't

    • The listed paid plans use annual billing
    • Timesheets and billable rates require Solo+ or Team+
    • Plan choice is needed to match individual or team workflows

  • 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.
  • RescueTime9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad automatic tracker for productivity, billable work, focus, and team timesheets.

    Visit RescueTimeFull verdict →
  • Harvest8.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Harvest fits teams that need time tracking connected to billing, expenses, and reporting.

    Visit HarvestFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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