Chronobill vs Harvest
Two solid tools for time tracking and invoicing. See how they compare on pricing, features, and which fits your freelance workflow better.
What is Harvest?
Harvest
Founded in 2006 - 70,000+ companies
Harvest is a well-established time tracking and invoicing platform founded in 2006. Used by over 70,000 companies worldwide, it offers a mature solution for teams that need project-based time tracking with integrated invoicing and expense management. Harvest has built a strong reputation for reliability and integrates with 50+ popular business tools.
Pricing
Free (1 user, 2 projects) or $11-14/user/month
Best For
Teams needing time tracking + invoicing with extensive integrations
Key Strengths
Feature-by-feature comparison
An honest look at what each tool offers. We've highlighted where Harvest excels and where Chronobill has the edge.
| Feature | Chronobill | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features | ||
| Time tracking (web, desktop, mobile) | ||
| Built-in invoicing | ||
| Expense tracking | ||
| Project budgets & tracking | ||
| Reporting & analytics | ||
| Unique to Chronobill | ||
| Action Inbox for unbilled time | ||
| Factur-X/ZUGFeRD XML export | ||
| EU late payment interest calculator | ||
| Voice AI time entry | ||
| Team & Enterprise | ||
| Team features (approvals, permissions) | Coming Soon | |
| SSO / SAML authentication | Premium only | |
| Integrations | ||
| Native integrations count | 10+ | 50+ |
| QuickBooks / Xero integration | Coming Soon | |
| Slack / Asana / Trello integration | ||
Pricing comparison
Harvest uses per-user pricing, while Chronobill offers flat-rate pricing for freelancers.
Chronobill
Pro Plan
- Unlimited clients & projects
- Unlimited time entries
- Unlimited invoices
- Action Inbox for unbilled time
- Factur-X/ZUGFeRD XML export
- Voice AI time entry
- Expense tracking
- No per-user pricing
Harvest
Pro Plan
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited time entries
- Invoicing included
- Team reporting
- 50+ integrations
- Expense tracking
- Desktop & mobile apps
- Per-user pricing adds up
Save up to 45% annually compared to Harvest Pro for solo freelancers
Real-world cost comparison
| Scenario | Chronobill | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Solo freelancer (1 user) | €4/month | $11/month (or free with limits) |
| Small team (3 users) | €4/month total | $33/month |
| Annual cost (solo) | €48/year | $132/year |
Which is right for you?
An honest look at when each tool makes sense. We're not pretending Harvest isn't a great product.
Choose Chronobill if...
- You're a solo freelancer or very small team
- You want to prepare for EU e-invoicing requirements (2026)
- You want to avoid per-user pricing that scales with team size
- You lose revenue to forgotten billable time and want the Action Inbox to catch it
- You prefer a simpler, focused tool over feature bloat
- You're starting fresh and don't need 50+ integrations
Choose Harvest if...
- You have a team of 5+ people and need timesheet approvals
- You rely heavily on integrations with Asana, Trello, or Slack
- You're already invested in the Harvest ecosystem
- You need SSO/SAML for enterprise security requirements
- You want a battle-tested platform with 18+ years of track record
- You're a US-based team without EU invoicing requirements
We believe in honest comparisons. Both tools have their strengths, and the best choice depends on your specific needs. We encourage you to try both and see which fits your workflow better.
Stop chasing invoices.
Stop forgetting billable hours.
Chronobill handles the busywork — you focus on the work that pays.