FreeAgent
Harvest
| Feature | FreeAgent | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $14/mo | Free / from $10.8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | uk-freelancers, sole-traders, small-businesses, contractors | agencies, consultants, freelancers, professional-services |
| Founded | 2007 | 2006 |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expenses | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tax Returns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bank Reconciliation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Expense Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Budgets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Capacity | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ FreeAgent Pros
- Great for UK businesses
- HMRC compliant
- Easy invoicing
- Bank feeds
✗ FreeAgent Cons
- UK-focused
- Limited for larger businesses
- No inventory management
✓ Harvest Pros
- Integrated invoicing from tracked time
- Project budget tracking with alerts
- Excellent reporting for team utilization
- Simple one-click timer interface
✗ Harvest Cons
- Limited project management features
- Only one project on free plan
- No built-in scheduling or resource planning
The Verdict
FreeAgent is built for uk freelancers and sole traders, with a focus on invoicing and expenses. Harvest targets agencies and consultants and leads with time-tracking and invoicing.
Pricing is close: Harvest starts at $10.8/mo versus $14/mo for FreeAgent — not a deciding factor on its own.
Harvest has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. FreeAgent requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Harvest offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while FreeAgent takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.