Can I open-source Harvest?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. ERPNext (36k stars), ActivityWatch (14k stars), Dolibarr (8k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Harvest — self-host with real ops work and stop paying $11/mo.
People still pay for Harvest because the timer is simple, but people pay for frictionless capture and a history they trust enough to invoice or change habits from. The recurring cost buys idle detection, permissions, app metadata, privacy, notifications, sync, reports, integrations, and backups, not just the visible interface.
xteam timesheets, integrations, invoicing, reminders, support, and reliability
xcross-device history
xteam timesheets and payroll
xbehavioral datasets
xblocking across every platform
These projects already replace it, free.
EERPNextTimesheets become invoices cleanly; unfortunately the replacement arrives attached to an entire ERP and its operations manual.open source↗DDolibarrHarvest is in there somewhere, behind an entire ERP; the price is zero and the setup vocabulary is not.open source↗KKimaiTimesheets, rates, reports and invoices are all there; approvals need its free plugin and the server still needs an adult.open source↗What each one is, in full: ERPNext · Kimai
all 4 open-source alternatives to Harvest →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Harvest pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/user | $0/user | 1 seat; 2 projects. |
| teams | $11/user | $9/user | Unlimited seats; base plan includes time tracking and invoicing; additional invoices, projects, clients, and tasks are usage-billed. |
| enterprise | $17.50/user | $14/user | Unlimited seats; enterprise controls and support; additional invoices, projects, clients, and tasks are usage-billed. |
| enterprise plus | custom | — | Custom limits, security, and support. |
free tier1 seat; 2 projects.
billingmonthly + annual (about -18% to -20%); 30-day trial; Enterprise Plus custom
hidden costsUsage beyond included invoices/projects/clients/tasks is billed separately at rates not published on the public card; added seats are prorated, while removed annual seats generally do not create a refund until renewal.
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Harvest?
Yes. ERPNext replaces Harvest today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Harvest cost?
Harvest costs about $11/month (Teams, checked 2026-08-14), which is $132 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Harvest?
Honestly: team timesheets, integrations, invoicing, reminders, support, and reliability; cross-device history; team timesheets and payroll; behavioral datasets; blocking across every platform. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Harvest?
Yes: ERPNext (Timesheets become invoices cleanly; unfortunately the replacement arrives attached to an entire ERP and its operations manual.) Dolibarr (Harvest is in there somewhere, behind an entire ERP; the price is zero and the setup vocabulary is not.) Kimai (Timesheets, rates, reports and invoices are all there; approvals need its free plugin and the server still needs an adult.) All 4 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/harvest/alternatives.