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Clockify vs Harvest: which one to choose in 2026?

Two time-tracking leaders, two philosophies. We compare their strengths and limits honestly, then present a European third option built for AI agents.

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Clockify: the free and low-price champion

Clockify earned its reputation with an exceptionally generous free plan: unlimited users, projects and tags included. It's often the starting point for teams new to time tracking.

On the paid side, it's one of the cheapest options on the market, around $3.99 per user. The features-to-price ratio is hard to beat.

  • Free plan with unlimited users
  • One of the lowest entry prices (~$3.99/user)
  • Organized by projects and tags
  • Hosted outside the European Union
  • No MCP API for AI agents

Harvest: mature built-in invoicing

Harvest shines with its built-in invoicing: turning tracked hours into client invoices happens natively, with solid payment tracking. It's a major asset for agencies and freelancers who bill by the hour.

The free plan, however, is limited (1 user, 2 projects) and the paid tier is higher, around $11-12 per seat.

  • Built-in invoicing and payment tracking
  • Restricted free plan (1 user, 2 projects)
  • Higher price (~$11-12/seat)
  • Hosted outside the European Union
  • No MCP API for AI agents

The third way: Rytmely

Rytmely doesn't try to match Clockify or Harvest feature for feature, but to cover needs neither addresses: a clear Client → Project → Label structure, 100% European, GDPR-compliant hosting, and a native MCP API that lets AI agents start and stop timers directly.

The Solo plan is free with unlimited clients and projects; the Team plan is €8 per user per month.

  • Client → Project → Label structure
  • Native MCP API for AI agents
  • Hosted in Europe, GDPR-compliant
  • Free Solo plan, unlimited clients and projects
  • Team plan at €8/user/month

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Clockify vs Harvest vs Rytmely at a glance

A factual comparison of the three tools across the criteria that matter most when choosing.

CriterionClockifyHarvestRytmely
Entry price~$3.99~$11€8
Free planUnlimited users1 user, 2 projectsUnlimited Solo
Built-in invoicingCSV/JSON export
European hosting (GDPR)
MCP API for AI agents
Client→Project→Label structure
OrganizationProjects + tagsProjects + tasksClient → Project → Label
French interfacePartialPartial

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A third way, European and AI-ready

Client → Project → Label structure, GDPR hosting and a native MCP API. The Solo plan is free, with no limit on clients or projects.

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