Last Updated: 2026-05-14
Which Time Tracking tool is right for your business in 2026? We compared 14 features across pricing, integrations, ease of use, and more.
"Buddy Punch is an employee time tracking and scheduling software that helps businesses manage their workforce efficiently."
"Harvest is a time tracking and invoicing software that allows teams to track time on projects and create invoices easily."
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🏆 Winner for Small Business
Buddy Punch
Buddy Punch is the clear winner for small businesses, offering better pricing, more integrations, and greater ease of use.
🏆 Winner for Mid Market
Buddy Punch
Buddy Punch also edges out Harvest in the mid-market segment due to superior customer support options and overall usability.
🏆 Winner for Enterprise
Buddy Punch
Buddy Punch is preferred for enterprise users due to strong payroll integration and superior user permissions management.
14 features compared across 13 categories
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Time Entry | Yes | Yes | Buddy Punch |
| Timesheets Review | Yes | Yes | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
Yes
Harvest
Yes
Buddy Punch
Yes
Harvest
Yes
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available Integrations | 50+ | 30+ | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
50+
Harvest
30+
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | iOS and Android | iOS only | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
iOS and Android
Harvest
iOS only
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Types of Reports | Customizable | Standardized | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
Customizable
Harvest
Standardized
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Structure | $2/user/month | $12/user/month | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
$2/user/month
Harvest
$12/user/month
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Tracking | Basic | Advanced | Harvest |
Buddy Punch
Basic
Harvest
Advanced
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | User-friendly | Moderately Complex | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
User-friendly
Harvest
Moderately Complex
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Options | Email and Chat | Email and Phone | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
Email and Chat
Harvest
Email and Phone
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integration with Payroll Systems | Yes | Limited | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
Yes
Harvest
Limited
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Fields | No | Yes | Harvest |
Buddy Punch
No
Harvest
Yes
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Alerts | Yes | No | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
Yes
Harvest
No
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Requests | Yes | Yes | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
Yes
Harvest
Yes
| Feature | Buddy Punch | Harvest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role-based Access | Yes | No | Buddy Punch |
Buddy Punch
Yes
Harvest
No
Harvest is the cheaper option starting at $12/month, while Buddy Punch begins at $15/month.
Buddy Punch is highly recommended for businesses that specifically need: budget-conscious teams looking for affordable solutions, companies needing extensive integrations, teams that prioritize user-friendly interfaces.
Harvest is the better choice if your primary focus is: businesses needing advanced project tracking, companies that value custom fields, users who prefer complex interfaces.
Buddy Punch is the clear winner for small businesses, offering better pricing, more integrations, and greater ease of use.
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