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Harvest vs Hiveage

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Harvest

Professional Services

Time tracking software for teams that care about where their time goes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hiveage logo

Hiveage

Professional Services

Simple, all-in-one invoicing and billing software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Harvest the free plan is one seat and two projects, so it suits a solo freelancer and nothing larger; Hiveage free plan limited to 5 clients
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Harvest and Hiveage actually diverge.

Attributes where Harvest and Hiveage differ
AttributeHarvestHiveage
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2006Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Professional Services).

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

  • Time tracking
  • Expense tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Project budgets
  • Team capacity
  • Detailed reports
  • Mobile apps
  • Browser extension

Only in Hiveage

Nothing recorded that Harvest does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Harvest

  • Time tracking against projects and clientsnot Hiveage
  • Turning tracked time into invoicesnot Hiveage
  • Expense capture alongside billable hoursnot Hiveage
  • Team capacity and utilisation reporting on the paid plansnot Hiveage
  • Feeding billed time into QuickBooks or Xeronot Hiveage

Hiveage

  • Tracking when clients view and pay invoices remotelynot Harvest
  • Managing unlimited recurring billing for subscription retainer servicesnot Harvest
  • Creating and sending invoices immediately from job sitesnot Harvest
  • Generating financial reports without spreadsheetsnot Harvest
  • Coordinating team expenses and billable hours for agenciesnot Harvest

Where each one falls short

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

Harvest

  • The free plan is one seat and two projects, so it suits a solo freelancer and nothing larger
  • Team reporting and unlimited projects require the Teams plan at $9 per seat per month
  • Profitability reporting, timesheet approvals and custom reports need Enterprise at $14 per seat per month
  • SAML single sign-on is Enterprise only
  • QuickBooks, Xero and Stripe integrations are withheld from the free plan

Hiveage

  • Free plan limited to 5 clients
  • Client limits increase with plan tier
  • Custom plans for 1,000+ clients require direct contact

Pricing, plan by plan

Harvest

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 seat
    • Time tracking
    • Invoicing
  • Teams$9/month
    • Unlimited seats
    • Team reporting
    • Accounting integrations (Stripe, QuickBooks, Xero, Deel)
  • Enterprise$14/month
    • Unlimited seats
    • Unlimited custom reports
    • Profitability reporting

Hiveage

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 clients
    • Unlimited invoices/estimates/time tracking/expenses
  • Basic$16/month
    • 50 clients
    • Financial reports
  • Pro$25/month
    • 250 clients
    • 5 team members
    • Custom domain
  • Plus$42/month
    • 1,000 clients
    • 10 team members
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Harvest if

  • You need time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want expense tracking.
Harvest review

Choose Hiveage if

  • You want to start without paying.
Hiveage review

Questions people ask

Is Harvest or Hiveage better?
Neither clearly leads. Harvest starts at Free and Hiveage at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Harvest or Hiveage?
Harvest starts at Free and Hiveage at Free.
Does Harvest or Hiveage run on more platforms?
Harvest runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Hiveage runs on Web.
Can I use Harvest for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Harvest best used for?
Harvest is most often used for time tracking against projects and clients, turning tracked time into invoices, expense capture alongside billable hours, team capacity and utilisation reporting on the paid plans. Of those, time tracking against projects and clients and turning tracked time into invoices are not what Hiveage is typically brought in for.
What can Harvest do that Hiveage cannot?
Harvest covers Time tracking, Expense tracking, Invoicing, Project budgets.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Harvest: How much does Harvest cost?

Harvest offers a free plan for 1 user and Teams plan starting at $9/seat/month (billed annually at $108/seat for 20% savings). Enterprise plan starts at $14/seat/month.

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Hiveage: Does Hiveage offer annual billing discounts?

Hiveage annual plans provide 17% savings compared to monthly billing. Yearly plan prices are lower than monthly equivalents across all tiers.

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Harvest: Is there a free version of Harvest?

Yes, Harvest's free plan includes 1 seat with time tracking, invoicing, expense tracking, and 2 projects.

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Hiveage: Can I cancel Hiveage anytime?

Yes, Hiveage users can switch between plans or cancel anytime without long-term contracts required.

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Harvest: What is included in the Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan includes unlimited custom reports, profitability reporting, timesheet approvals, activity logs, and SAML-based SSO at $14/seat/month.

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Hiveage: Is there a trial for Hiveage?

Hiveage offers a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan with no credit card required.

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Harvest: Does Harvest offer a discount for annual billing?

Yes, annual billing provides 20% discount, reducing the Teams plan to $108/seat/year and Enterprise plan to $168/seat/year.

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