Automatic records
BirdsEye records the day by itself. Harvest relies on timers and weekly timesheets.
BirdsEye vs Harvest
BirdsEye and Harvest suit different jobs. BirdsEye records the working day automatically, with attendance, screenshots and productivity scoring, from $5 per user. Harvest is manual time tracking tied to invoicing and expenses: people run timers or fill in timesheets, and its pricing page lists no activity monitoring. Harvest is free for one seat and two projects, then $9 per seat.
BirdsEyeAutomatic time tracking with visible rules
from$5HarvestTime tracking with invoicing for client work
from$9Prices and features were checked on 11 November 2026 against each vendor's public pages. BirdsEye is our product.
Why choose BirdsEye over Harvest.
Attendance and live status
Managers see who is working without asking.
$5 against $9
Per seat per month on annual billing.
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The day records itself
No timer to start and no timesheet to fill in.
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Attendance from tracked time
Present, late and leave without a clock-in system.
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Edit or delete tracked time and the worklog is corrected.
BirdsEye vs Harvest pricing.
What 25 people cost each month on the lowest plan with app tracking, screenshots and attendance, billed annually.
BirdsEye vs Harvest: features compared.
| Feature | BirdsEye | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price per user per month | $5 billed annually, $6 monthly | $9 billed annually, $11 monthly |
| Minimum seats | None | None listed |
| Free plan or trial | 14-day free trial, no card | Free for 1 seat and 2 projects, 30-day trial |
| App and website tracking | Every plan | None. Manual timers and timesheets |
| Screenshots | Every plan, with blur | None |
| Attendance and leave | Every plan | Not listed |
| Projects and budgets | Projects on every plan, budgets on Team | Projects and estimates on every plan |
| Jira and integrations | Issue picker and worklog reconciliation on Team | 50+ integrations |
| Payroll and invoicing | No. Exports CSV for payroll and invoicing tools | Invoicing and expenses on every plan |
| Apps | Windows agent, web dashboard, Android app for managers | Web, desktop and mobile apps |
BirdsEye or Harvest: which should you choose?
Choose BirdsEye if
- You want hours observed, not typed in on Friday
- You need attendance and live status
- You want proof of work, with blur and limits
Choose Harvest if
- You invoice clients from tracked time
- You track expenses alongside time
- Your team prefers manual timers and no monitoring
Where Harvest is stronger
- Invoicing and expenses on every plan
- Accounting sync with QuickBooks and Xero
- 50+ integrations
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between BirdsEye and Harvest?
BirdsEye and Harvest suit different jobs. BirdsEye records the working day automatically, with attendance, screenshots and productivity scoring, from $5 per user. Harvest is manual time tracking tied to invoicing and expenses: people run timers or fill in timesheets, and its pricing page lists no activity monitoring. Harvest is free for one seat and two projects, then $9 per seat.
Is BirdsEye cheaper than Harvest?
BirdsEye starts at $5 per user per month on annual billing and Harvest at $9. Harvest does not sell app tracking, screenshots and attendance together as one plan.
Does Harvest take screenshots?
No. Harvest takes no screenshots. BirdsEye takes screenshots at random intervals on every plan, with light or heavy blur, and refuses captures outside working hours.
Is BirdsEye or Harvest better for Jira?
BirdsEye lets people pick a Jira issue in the desktop agent and keeps Jira worklogs matched to tracked time, including after an entry is edited or deleted. Harvest offers more than 50 integrations.
Does BirdsEye or Harvest have a free plan?
BirdsEye has no free plan. It has a 14-day free trial with no credit card. Harvest is free for one seat and two projects, and its paid plans have a 30-day trial.
Sources and more comparisons
Harvest is a trademark of its owner. BirdsEye is not affiliated with it. Vendors change prices and plans often, so confirm the details on their sites before you buy.
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