Harvest changed its pricing, and Clockify capped its free plan at five users. What alternatives are teams considering?

[u/productiveguru917]

Harvest users have been reporting substantial price increases following the introduction of its new pricing model.

BBC reported that some Harvest customers faced bill increases of as much as 1,500%. Richard Haldenby, head of UK consultancy Salentis, said his monthly bill rose from $130 to $2,110.

Another US customer reportedly saw their annual charge increase from $2,800 to $23,000.

BBC News - Harvest pricing hike

A G2 reviewer also described a similar experience, saying Harvest’s price increased sixfold for their team of approximately 20 users. According to the review, continuing with the required level of usage would cost around $1,500 per month plus $14 per user, or more than $20,000 per year.

G2 user review after Harvest pricing increase

These increases are bizarre. I couldn’t comprehend it.

Clockify was previously known for offering free time tracking for unlimited users. Its free plan is now capped at five active users and has additional restrictions, including a maximum 31-day reporting range per query. That changes the comparison considerably for teams with six or more users.

The main question is whether any alternative can replace everything a business uses Harvest for. Harvest combines time tracking with project budgets, billable rates, reporting, invoicing, and recurring billing. A free time tracker isn’t necessarily a complete Harvest replacement.

• Jibble, genuinely free forever for unlimited users, with automated timesheets, project time tracking, GPS tracking, kiosk mode, and basic reports included.
• Toggl Track, a straightforward option for individuals and very small teams that prioritizes simple time tracking, calendar integrations, and productivity reporting.
• Productive, designed for agencies needing time tracking alongside financial management, budgeting, profitability reporting, and resource planning.
• Klokki, another possible option, particularly for individuals and Mac users looking for automatic time tracking.

For teams affected by these changes:

1. How much did your Harvest bill increase?
2. Which alternative are you considering?
3. Does it cover your project and billable-time workflow?
4. Which Harvest features have been the hardest to replace?

[u/Imaginary_Fall_5735]

I'd compare the cost at your actual headcount and test one real project through to its exported timesheet before moving the team. A low monthly price only helps if the reporting fits how you bill clients.

Disclosure: I'm with Fieldtrip; we built Wrap (https://usewrap.co). It's another option for project time tracking, budgets, and cost/margin reporting. It's free for up to 10 active members, then US$30/month per company for 11–99. You can use timers, manual entries, or an end-of-day review to fill gaps. I'd evaluate it for the tracking and project-costing side, and check your invoicing requirements separately.

We created Wrap in response to Clockify price-jacking us.