TimeTrack vs Harvest for consulting firms

Utilization & margin — specialist vs generalist tracker

Side-by-side

CriterionTimeTrackHarvest
Target buyerConsulting firms / ESNGeneralist teams & freelancers
Timesheet approvalsEnterprise
Leave-excluded utilization (TACE)
Profitability / marginEnterprise
Consulting staffing
Public price$15.99 / active consultant / mo. VAT not applicable, art. 293 B of the French General Tax CodeTeams ~$9; Enterprise ~$14 / seat / mo (annual)

Who should choose which?

Choose TimeTrack if…

  • You need native utilization (leave excluded) and month-end close
  • You want staffing / capacity for consultants
  • You prefer a consulting-first workflow over a generalist tracker

Choose Harvest if…

  • You already run Harvest and only need basic time + invoices
  • Enterprise approvals/profitability are enough for your team
  • You do not need TACE or consulting staffing

Pricing

TimeTrack: $15.99 / active consultant / month or $159 / year, 14-day trial. VAT not applicable, art. 293 B of the French General Tax Code. Harvest Teams/Enterprise figures from public pricing pages (verified October 20, 2026).

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FAQ

Is TimeTrack better than Harvest for consulting firms?

Harvest is a strong generalist tracker; Enterprise adds approvals and profitability. TimeTrack differentiates with leave-excluded utilization (TACE), monthly CRA-style close, and consulting staffing — not by claiming exclusive approvals.

How much does TimeTrack cost vs Harvest?

TimeTrack: $15.99 per active consultant / month ($159 / year). VAT not applicable, art. 293 B of the French General Tax Code. Harvest public pricing (as of our last check): Teams ~$9/seat/month annual; Enterprise ~$14/seat/month. Always re-check Harvest’s site.

Does Harvest calculate TACE?

Harvest does not ship native ESN leave-excluded utilization (TACE/TACI). TimeTrack does.

TimeTrack vs Harvest for consulting firms (utilization & margin)