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Harvest Forecast vs Timepage

Harvest Forecast logo

Harvest Forecast

Calendars

Simple visual resource planning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Timepage logo

Timepage

Calendars

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Harvest Forecast has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Harvest Forecast the free plan allows a single seat and 2 projects; Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • They diverge on capability: Harvest Forecast covers Visual scheduling, Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Harvest Forecast and Timepage actually diverge.

Attributes where Harvest Forecast and Timepage differ
AttributeHarvest ForecastTimepage
Starting priceFree$4.99/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebiOS, Apple Watch
Founded20061997

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Calendars).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Harvest Forecast

  • Visual scheduling
  • Capacity planning
  • Project assignments
  • Utilization reports
  • Harvest integration
  • Harvest
  • iCal
  • Web support

Only in Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Exchange
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Google Calendar

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Harvest Forecast

  • Team scheduling and capacity planningnot Timepage
  • Project utilization optimizationnot Timepage

Timepage

  • Schedulingnot Harvest Forecast
  • Appointment bookingnot Harvest Forecast
  • Time trackingnot Harvest Forecast
  • Resource managementnot Harvest Forecast
  • Team coordinationnot Harvest Forecast

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Harvest Forecast

  • The free plan allows a single seat and 2 projects
  • Paid plans bill per seat with usage charged beyond the base rate rather than being purely flat
  • The Enterprise plan is $14 per seat per month against $9 on Teams
  • The 20% saving requires annual payment
  • Enterprise Plus is custom priced

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

Pricing, plan by plan

Harvest Forecast

Free
  • Monthly$6.25/month
    • Per-person billing
    • Team scheduling
    • Shift assignments and timelines
  • Annual$5/month
    • Per-person billing
    • 20% discount vs monthly

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Harvest Forecast if

  • You need visual scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want capacity planning.
Harvest Forecast review

Choose Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.
Timepage review

Questions people ask

Is Harvest Forecast or Timepage better?
Neither clearly leads. Harvest Forecast starts at Free and Timepage at $4.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Harvest Forecast or Timepage?
Harvest Forecast has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Harvest Forecast and $4.99/one-time for Timepage.
Does Harvest Forecast or Timepage run on more platforms?
Harvest Forecast runs on Web. Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch.
Can I use Harvest Forecast for free?
Yes. Harvest Forecast has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Timepage starts at $4.99/one-time.
What is Harvest Forecast best used for?
Harvest Forecast is most often used for team scheduling and capacity planning, project utilization optimization. Of those, team scheduling and capacity planning and project utilization optimization are not what Timepage is typically brought in for.
What can Harvest Forecast do that Timepage cannot?
Harvest Forecast covers Visual scheduling, Capacity planning, Project assignments, Utilization reports. Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. Both handle Google Calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Harvest Forecast: How much does Harvest Forecast cost?

Harvest Forecast costs $6.25/person/month with monthly billing or $5/person/month with annual billing (20% discount).

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Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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Harvest Forecast: Is Harvest Forecast free?

Harvest Forecast offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required, but there is no permanent free plan.

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Harvest Forecast: Do nonprofits and educational institutions get discounts on Forecast?

Yes, Harvest Forecast offers special pricing for nonprofits, educational institutions, and classroom use.

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