Harvest vs Hubstaff
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Time Tracking Software (2026) and The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Harvest ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for Agencies and teams billing and tracking hours / HR managers and business owners tracking remote and hybrid employee productivity. The top choice for agencies, seamlessly blending time tracking with invoicing and project budget management.
At a glance
| Harvest | Hubstaff | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Time Tracking Software (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Best for agency billing & profitability | Time tracking and payroll |
| Pricing | $$ ($12/user/mo) | $ ($7 to $10/user/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Fishers, USA |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
Harvest
The top choice for agencies, seamlessly blending time tracking with invoicing and project budget management.
www.getharvest.comHubstaff
Combines time tracking, GPS, and payroll, making it perfect for managing distributed and field teams.
hubstaff.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Monitoring Software Tools (2026)
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