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Harvest vs Remember The Milk

Harvest logo

Harvest

Consulting

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Remember The Milk logo

Remember The Milk

Productivity

The smart to-do app for busy people

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; Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
  • They diverge on capability: Harvest covers Time tracking, Remember The Milk covers Smart lists.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Harvest and Remember The Milk actually diverge.

Attributes where Harvest and Remember The Milk differ
AttributeHarvestRemember The Milk
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CategoryConsultingProductivity
Founded20062004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), 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 Remember The Milk

  • Smart lists
  • Location reminders
  • Task sharing
  • Advanced search
  • Subtasks
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Evernote

What people use each for

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

Harvest

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

Remember The Milk

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

Remember The Milk

  • Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
  • Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
  • No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views

Pricing, plan by plan

Harvest

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Harvest review.

Remember The Milk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Task creation and organization
    • Basic reminders
    • List sharing
  • Pro$39.99/year
    • All free features
    • Advanced sorting
    • Attachments

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 Remember The Milk if

  • You need smart lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want location reminders.
Remember The Milk review

Questions people ask

Is Harvest or Remember The Milk better?
Neither clearly leads. Harvest starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Harvest or Remember The Milk?
Harvest starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free.
Does Harvest or Remember The Milk run on more platforms?
Harvest runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
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 Remember The Milk is typically brought in for.
What can Harvest do that Remember The Milk cannot?
Harvest covers Time tracking, Expense tracking, Invoicing, Project budgets. Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Remember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?

Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.

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Remember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?

Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.

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Remember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?

Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.

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Remember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?

Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.

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