TickTappy vs Harvest
A simpler, free alternative to Harvest
Harvest combines time tracking with invoicing and expense tracking for teams. TickTappy focuses purely on the tracking part: one tap to start, no project setup, no trial countdown. If you just want to track time without the business management layer, TickTappy is the lighter choice.
Feature Comparison
Free forever, all features
$9.99/yr or $29.99 lifetime
Yes, offline-first (no sync step)
iPhone, iPad, Watch, Android, Mac, Web
Widgets & Live Activities
Why choose TickTappy
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Free forever — no 30-day trial, no credit card required
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No project or client setup needed to start tracking
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Offline-first — works without internet, data stays private
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Apple Watch, widgets, and Live Activities
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Much lower price: $9.99/year vs $10.80/user/month
Try TickTappy — free, no account needed
One tap to start tracking. Works right in your browser or download the app.
When Harvest might be better
Harvest could be a better choice if:
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You need built-in invoicing and expense tracking
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You track time against specific clients and projects for billing
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You need team capacity planning and budgets
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You want QuickBooks or Xero integration for accounting
FAQ
Is TickTappy a good alternative to Harvest?
Yes, if you want simple time tracking without invoicing. TickTappy is free forever and requires no setup. Harvest is better if you need integrated billing and expense management.
Is TickTappy really free compared to Harvest?
Yes. Harvest offers only a 30-day free trial, then costs $10.80/user/month. TickTappy's core features are free forever. Premium sync costs just $9.99/year.
Can TickTappy replace Harvest for freelancers?
For time tracking, yes. TickTappy gives you faster one-tap tracking without project setup. However, if you use Harvest's invoicing and expense features, you would need separate tools for those.
Work out the numbers first
If you are still adding up last week by hand while you decide, these are free, need no account, and save nothing:
Try TickTappy — free, no account needed
One tap to start tracking. Works right in your browser or download the app.