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Harvest vs Metronome

Harvest logo

Harvest

Professional Services

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Metronome logo

Metronome

Accounting

Infrastructure for usage-based billing and monetization

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; Metronome no published pricing on homepage, requires sales contact
  • They diverge on capability: Harvest covers Time tracking, Metronome covers Real-time usage metering.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Harvest and Metronome actually diverge.

Attributes where Harvest and Metronome differ
AttributeHarvestMetronome
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumUsage-based and custom
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb, API
CategoryProfessional ServicesAccounting
Founded2006Unknown

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

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 Metronome

  • Real-time usage metering
  • Multiple pricing models
  • Flexible pricing implementation
  • Customer-facing dashboards
  • Revenue analytics
  • Pricing experimentation
  • Multi-dimensional pricing
  • Stripe integration

What people use each for

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

Harvest

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

Metronome

  • Implementing usage-based billing for SaaS productsnot Harvest
  • Managing complex enterprise pricing modelsnot Harvest
  • Testing pricing changes and monetization strategiesnot Harvest
  • Real-time revenue analytics and trackingnot Harvest
  • Integration with payment processors and accounting systemsnot 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

Metronome

  • No published pricing on homepage, requires sales contact
  • Limited documentation of feature comparison between plans
  • Startup plan pricing is transaction-based and may become expensive at scale
  • Enterprise customers need custom contracts with dedicated support
  • Integration ecosystem appears limited compared to some competitors

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

Metronome

On request
  • Startup$null/variable
    • Real-time usage metering
    • Multiple pricing models
    • Flexible pricing implementation
  • Custom$null/custom
    • All Startup features
    • Invoicing integrations with Salesforce, NetSuite
    • Cloud marketplace integration (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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 Metronome if

  • You need real-time usage metering.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want multiple pricing models.
Metronome review

Questions people ask

Is Harvest or Metronome better?
Neither clearly leads. Harvest starts at Free and Metronome at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Harvest or Metronome?
Harvest has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Harvest and On request for Metronome.
Does Harvest or Metronome run on more platforms?
Harvest runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Metronome runs on Web, API.
Can I use Harvest for free?
Yes. Harvest has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Metronome 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 Metronome is typically brought in for.
What can Harvest do that Metronome cannot?
Harvest covers Time tracking, Expense tracking, Invoicing, Project budgets. Metronome covers Real-time usage metering, Multiple pricing models, Flexible pricing implementation, Customer-facing dashboards.

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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Metronome: What pricing does Metronome charge for its platform?

Metronome charges based on billing volume (0.8% per transaction) and event ingestion ($0.04 per 1,000 events). Custom plans with dedicated support are available for larger deployments.

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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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Metronome: Does Metronome work with payment providers other than Stripe?

The Startup plan includes native Stripe integration. Custom plans can integrate with additional payment processors and accounting systems including Salesforce, NetSuite, and cloud marketplaces.

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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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Metronome: Can I test pricing changes before deploying them to all customers?

Yes, Metronome provides continuous pricing experimentation capabilities that allow you to test and roll out pricing changes across customer cohorts safely.

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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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