See the work behind the hours, not just the hours
TimoDesk is a Harvest alternative for teams that need proof of their hours: $1 per user per month with screenshots and activity levels. Harvest Teams is $9, and its hours are self-reported, with no screenshots.
9X the price, for a plan that takes no screenshots
Harvest pricing is the annual-billing rate published at www.getharvest.com, checked October 2026. Free plan for 1 seat and 2 projects. 30-day free trial, no card required. Prices change, so check their site for the current price.
Harvest pricing by plan
Each plan below includes a different set of features and reports. TimoDesk has one plan, and every feature is on it.
| Plan | Annual billing | Monthly billing |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Free | $0 | $0 |
| Harvest Teams | $9 | $11 |
| Harvest Enterprise | $14 | $17.50 |
| Harvest Enterprise Plus | Custom | Custom |
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TimoDesk
One plan, every feature
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$1 |
$1 |
Per user, per month.
Feature comparison
We list only features we can confirm from published material. When a feature needs a higher tier, the cell names that tier instead of showing a check. When Harvest does something TimoDesk does not, the table says so. See how TimoDesk handles screenshots, activity levels and reports.
| Capability | TimoDesk | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop time tracking | ||
| Windows, macOS and Linux | Windows, Mac | |
| Screenshot capture | ||
| Activity level monitoring | ||
| App and website usage | ||
| Projects and tasks | ||
| Timesheets and PDF export | ||
| Manual time with approval | Enterprise | |
| Kanban project boards | ||
| Client access | Invoices only | |
| Invoicing | ||
| Performance and heatmaps | ||
| Video screen recording | ||
| GPS and geofencing | ||
| Built-in payroll | ||
| Third-party integrations | Not yet | 50+ |
| Free plan | 1 seat | |
| Every feature on one plan |
Proof of work that Harvest doesn't record
While the timer runs, TimoDesk takes a screenshot every 3 to 60 minutes. Each one is linked to the project and task it came from, with the activity level for that period, so you can check an hour in two clicks.
- Set the interval for the whole team or for each member
- Screenshots taken while a member is idle are thrown away
- Stored with TimoDesk or in your own S3 bucket or FTP server
- On the only plan, at $1 per user per month
See who worked when, and how actively
Team Day shows every member's sessions on one timeline, coloured by activity level. Activity comes from keyboard and mouse counts, and TimoDesk never records what is typed. App and website usage shows where the hours went.
- Hours, last finish and average activity for the whole team
- App and website usage by member, project and task
- Manual time requests with approval
- Windows, macOS and Linux apps, plus the web dashboard
Who each one is right for
Harvest is a well-known timesheet and invoicing tool. Your team logs hours and expenses, and you turn them into client invoices. It takes no screenshots and records no activity levels or app usage, so the hours are what people enter. If you bill clients from timesheets and trust those hours, Harvest fits. If you need to see the work behind them, TimoDesk does that for a ninth of the Teams price.
- Invoicing and expense tracking on every plan, even Free
- Over 50 integrations, plus accounting and payment tools on Teams
- A free plan for one seat and two projects
- Profitability reports and timesheet approval on Enterprise
- A simple timer and timesheet that people fill in themselves
- Screenshots linked to the task being worked on
- Activity levels recorded with every session
- App and website usage reports
- Manual time requests with approval on the only plan
- Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux
Choose Harvest if you mainly need timesheets, expenses and client invoices in one place, and you trust the hours your team enters. Choose TimoDesk if you need to see the work behind the hours, with screenshots and activity levels, for a ninth of the Harvest Teams price.
How much you save per year
The Harvest Teams price compared with TimoDesk at $1 per user, over 12 months. You may save more, because TimoDesk bills only the people who tracked time, not every seat you hold.
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TimoDesk vs We360.ai
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TimoDesk vs Monitask
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$6.49
6× TimoDesk
TimoDesk vs Harvest, answered
Clear answers on price, features and when Harvest is the better fit.
Is TimoDesk cheaper than Harvest?
Yes, on paid plans. TimoDesk is $1 per user per month with screenshots, activity levels and a kanban board for each project. Harvest Teams is $9 per seat per month on annual billing, or $11 billed monthly. Harvest also has a free plan for one seat and two projects, and TimoDesk doesn't.
Does Harvest take screenshots?
No. Harvest does not list screenshots, activity levels or app usage on any plan. Hours come from its timer or from timesheets people fill in. TimoDesk takes screenshots every 3 to 60 minutes and records activity levels on its only plan.
Can TimoDesk send invoices like Harvest?
No. TimoDesk does not invoice your clients. You can export a monthly timesheet as a PDF and bill from it in your own accounting tool. If invoicing from timesheets is the main job, Harvest is the better fit.
Does TimoDesk work on Linux?
Yes. TimoDesk has desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux. Harvest has desktop apps for Windows and Mac, plus browser extensions.
What does Harvest do that TimoDesk doesn't?
Invoicing, expense tracking and more than 50 integrations, with accounting and payment tools on Teams. Enterprise adds profitability reports. TimoDesk has none of those yet, so if they matter more than proof of work, choose Harvest.
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