Solo Biz Soft Editorial Team If you bill by the hour, or want to know where your week goes, a time tracker pays for itself. This guide compares three popular options using each company’s own pricing page: Clockify, Toggl Track and Harvest.
Prices are in US dollars and were checked on 19 September 2026.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clockify | Free, up to 5 users | $3.99 annual or $4.99 monthly per seat | Invoicing on Standard |
| Toggl Track | Free | From $9 per user per month (annual-billing view) | Billable rates from Starter |
| Harvest | Free: 1 seat, 2 projects | $9 per seat a month | Time tracking, invoicing and expenses together |
Our top picks
Three time trackers compared
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Clockify Best free plan
Best for: Freelancers who want unlimited tracking for free
Free plan lists unlimited tracking for up to 5 users, with billable rates from Basic.
Free; paid from $3.99/seat/mo Try Clockify -
Toggl Track Polished
Best for: Freelancers who like a simple, polished timer
Free plan lists timers, tasks and estimates; billable rates start on Starter.
Free; paid from $9/user/mo Try Toggl Track -
Harvest Time and invoices
Best for: Freelancers who want tracking and invoicing in one place
Free plan lists time tracking, invoicing and expense tracking for one seat.
Free (1 seat, 2 projects); Teams $9/seat/mo Try Harvest
Clockify: unlimited tracking on the free plan
Clockify’s free plan lists unlimited tracking, a timer, timesheets, calendar and reports for up to five users, with a one-month report range and PDF-only exports. Basic adds billable rates, and Standard adds invoicing and approvals.
Pros
- Generous free plan
- Low paid prices
- Invoicing on Standard
Cons
- Free reports limited to one month
- PDF-only exports on Free
- Advanced features need Pro
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Toggl Track: a polished timer
Toggl’s free plan lists manual and real-time timers, focus mode, tasks and estimates and personal reports, without billable rates or team reports. Starter ($9 per user a month on Toggl’s annual-billing view) adds billable rates and team-level reports; Premium ($16 per user a month on the same view) adds profitability reports and timesheet approvals. Check the monthly-billing prices on Toggl’s site.
Pros
- Polished apps and browser extension
- Free plan for personal use
- Many integrations
Cons
- No billable rates on Free
- Higher paid prices than Clockify
- Invoicing not listed
Visit Toggl TrackFree plan
Harvest: tracking and invoicing together
Harvest’s free plan is for one seat and two projects, and lists time tracking, invoicing and expense tracking. The Teams plan is $9 per seat a month ($108 a year) with unlimited seats, team reporting and accounting integrations such as QuickBooks Online and Xero. Harvest says additional invoices, projects, clients and tasks are billed by usage, so check the current details.
Pros
- Time tracking and invoicing in one tool
- Free plan for one seat
- Integrates with accounting tools
Cons
- Free plan limited to 2 projects
- Paid plan costs more than Clockify
- Usage-based billing details to check
Visit HarvestFree plan
How to choose
If you have many clients and projects: Clockify’s free plan has no project limit listed.
If you want tracking and invoices together: try Harvest’s free plan with a couple of projects.
If you prefer a simple timer: try Toggl Track.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a paid time tracker?
Not necessarily. All three have free plans that track time.
Which is best for invoicing?
Harvest lists invoicing on its free plan; Clockify lists it on Standard.
Can I import my time into an invoice?
Some tools connect to accounting software. Check each integration.
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Prices and features were checked on 19 September 2026 and can change. Always confirm on the company’s website.