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Harvest vs Kantata

Harvest logo

Harvest

Professional Services

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kantata logo

Kantata

Professional Services

AI-powered professional services automation, formerly Mavenlink

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Harvest has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Harvest the free plan is one seat and two projects, so it suits a solo freelancer and nothing larger; Kantata no transparent pricing tiers or rates published on the pricing page
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Harvest and Kantata actually diverge.

Attributes where Harvest and Kantata differ
AttributeHarvestKantata
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2006Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Kantata

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 Kantata
  • Turning tracked time into invoicesnot Kantata
  • Expense capture alongside billable hoursnot Kantata
  • Team capacity and utilisation reporting on the paid plansnot Kantata
  • Feeding billed time into QuickBooks or Xeronot Kantata

Kantata

  • Reducing cost leakage in professional services operationsnot Harvest
  • Increasing resource utilization across global operations teamsnot Harvest
  • Improving revenue forecasting accuracy for pipeline planningnot Harvest
  • Boosting service margins through better project managementnot Harvest
  • Automating workflows across connected business toolsnot 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

Kantata

  • No transparent pricing tiers or rates published on the pricing page
  • Pricing is entirely custom based on company size, goals, and team structure
  • Customers must complete a form before receiving pricing information from a PSA Advisor

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

Kantata

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Kantata review.

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 Kantata if

Nothing in the data separates Kantata from Harvest on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Kantata review

Questions people ask

Is Harvest or Kantata better?
Neither clearly leads. Harvest starts at Free and Kantata at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Harvest or Kantata?
Harvest has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Harvest and On request for Kantata.
Does Harvest or Kantata run on more platforms?
Harvest runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Kantata runs on Web.
Can I use Harvest for free?
Yes. Harvest has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kantata starts at On request.
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 Kantata is typically brought in for.
What can Harvest do that Kantata 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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Kantata: How much does Kantata cost?

Kantata does not publish standard pricing. Pricing is custom-built for each customer based on company size, business goals, and how the team works. Interested customers submit a form to discuss pricing with a PSA Advisor.

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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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Kantata: Is Kantata pricing based on per-seat licensing?

Kantata does not use standard per-seat pricing. Each plan is tailored to individual business requirements, company size, and team structure, determined through direct consultation with their sales team.

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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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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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