Harvest
Namely
| Feature | Harvest | Namely |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.8/mo | Contact sales |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | agencies, consultants, freelancers, professional-services | mid-size-companies, hr-teams, growing-businesses, people-operations |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Expense Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Budgets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reports | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Capacity | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✗ | ✓ |
| Benefits Admin | ✗ | ✓ |
| Talent Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Namely Pros
- All-in-one HR solution
- Good for mid-size companies
- Employee self-service
- Compliance tools
✗ Namely Cons
- Customer support issues reported
- Interface can be slow
- Limited customization
The Verdict
Harvest is built for agencies and consultants, with a focus on time-tracking and invoicing. Namely targets mid size companies and hr teams and leads with payroll and benefits-admin.
Namely uses custom enterprise pricing, while Harvest starts at $10.8/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Harvest has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Namely requires a paid subscription from day one.
Harvest edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Harvest offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Namely takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Harvest has a slight overall edge — but if all-in-one hr solution matters most to you, Namely may still be the right call.