Trackpilots vs Harvest: Free Employee Monitoring vs $12/user Invoicing Tool
Harvest is a well-known time tracking and invoicing tool for agencies — but it has no screenshot monitoring, app tracking, or stealth mode, and its free plan caps out at 1 user. Trackpilots gives you free screenshot capture, app and website tracking, and attendance monitoring for unlimited users, with a paid Starter Pack at $3.99/user/month — a third of Harvest's $12/user/month price. This page compares every difference in detail.
Trackpilots vs Harvest 2026 — Full Feature Table
A direct comparison across the criteria that matter most for teams that need monitoring, not just invoicing-focused time tracking.
| Feature | Trackpilots | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | ✓ Unlimited users — free forever | Limited to 1 user, 2 projects |
| Screenshot Monitoring | ✓ Free — every 20 min; 1 min on paid | ✗ Not available at any tier |
| Stealth / Invisible Mode | ✓ Built-in (Starter Pack) | ✗ Not available |
| Paid Plan Price | ✓ $3.99/user/month | $12.00/user/month ($9 annual) |
| Invoicing & Billing | ✗ Not available | ✓ Core feature — invoices, payments |
| App & Website Tracking | ✓ Included on free plan | ✗ Not available |
| Attendance Tracking | ✓ Included on free plan | ✗ Not built for attendance |
| Inactivity Alerts | ✓ Starter Pack | ✗ Not available |
| Linux Support | ✓ Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Web only |
Pricing accurate as of June 2026. Verify current terms on each vendor's website.
Trackpilots in Action
A real look at the dashboard and monitoring features you get free with Trackpilots — no demo request needed to compare against Harvest.
Workforce engagement dashboard
Automatic screenshot capture
See How Much You Save vs Harvest
Enter your team size to compare monthly cost between Trackpilots and Harvest — all prices in USD.
Trackpilots / month
$39.90
$3.99/user × 10 users
Harvest / month
$90.00
$9.00/user × 10 users
You save / year
$601.20
56% cheaper
Estimates based on publicly listed USD pricing as of May 2026. Trackpilots Free plan (unlimited users, $0) is not included in this calculator — actual savings are higher if any users stay on the free tier.
Trackpilots vs Harvest: Which Fits Your Team?
Agencies and freelancers who invoice clients
Harvest's invoicing, expense tracking, and payment collection are core strengths Trackpilots doesn't attempt to match.
Better fit: HarvestTeams that need to verify remote work output
Harvest has no screenshots or app tracking at all. If verification matters, Trackpilots is built for exactly that.
Better fit: TrackpilotsTeams larger than 1 person on a budget
Harvest's free plan caps at 1 user; Trackpilots' free plan covers your whole team with monitoring included.
Better fit: TrackpilotsConsultants billing multiple clients
If client invoicing is your primary workflow, Harvest's mature billing tools remain the stronger choice.
Better fit: HarvestWhy Teams Switch from Harvest to Trackpilots
Harvest's biggest gap is that it isn't a monitoring tool at all — it has no screenshots, no app or website tracking, and no way to verify what employees are actually doing during tracked hours. Teams that need that visibility, beyond timesheets, find Harvest insufficient on its own. Trackpilots' free plan includes full screenshot monitoring for unlimited users.
Cost is the next factor. Harvest's Teams plan costs $12/user/month (or $9 billed annually), and its 2025 restructuring added usage-based fees on top of the per-seat rate for invoices, projects, and clients. Trackpilots' Starter Pack at $3.99/user/month is a flat, predictable price with no usage surcharges.
The free-plan ceiling makes it worse. Harvest's free tier supports only 1 user and 2 projects — unworkable for any team beyond a solo freelancer. Trackpilots' free plan supports unlimited users with full screenshot and attendance monitoring included.
Harvest's strength is genuinely excellent invoicing, expense tracking, and client billing workflows for agencies. If invoicing is your core need, Harvest remains a strong choice. For teams that need to monitor productivity and verify remote work, Trackpilots is built for that — Harvest isn't.
Our Verdict
Harvest and Trackpilots solve different problems: Harvest bills clients, Trackpilots monitors productivity. For teams that need screenshots, app tracking, and attendance — and a free plan with no per-user cap — Trackpilots is the clear choice.
Choose Harvest if you need invoicing and client billing. Choose Trackpilots if you need to see and verify what your team is working on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Harvest monitor employee screens or activity?
No. Harvest is built for time tracking and client invoicing, not employee monitoring — it has no screenshots, no app/website tracking, and no stealth mode. Trackpilots includes screenshot monitoring on its free plan for unlimited users.
Is there a free alternative to Harvest with monitoring features?
Yes. Harvest's free plan is limited to 1 user and 2 projects. Trackpilots' free plan supports unlimited users with screenshots, attendance, and app tracking included.
How does Trackpilots pricing compare to Harvest?
Harvest charges around $12/user/month ($9 billed annually) for its Teams plan. Trackpilots' Starter Pack is $3.99/user/month — about a third of Harvest's price — and includes monitoring features Harvest doesn't offer at all.
What is the best Harvest alternative for employee monitoring?
Trackpilots is the best alternative for teams that need actual productivity monitoring alongside time tracking — screenshots, app tracking, stealth mode, and attendance — features Harvest does not provide.
Can I use Harvest for invoicing and Trackpilots for monitoring?
Yes, many teams pair Harvest's invoicing with a separate monitoring tool. Trackpilots fills that monitoring gap with free screenshots and attendance tracking.
Does Harvest support team productivity dashboards?
Harvest's reporting is centered on billable hours and project budgets, not productivity or activity dashboards — an area where Trackpilots is purpose-built.
Switch to Trackpilots — Free for Your Entire Team
Set up takes under 10 minutes. Unlimited users, screenshot monitoring, attendance tracking, and productivity dashboards — all at a fraction of Harvest's price. No credit card, no time limit.
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