Scoro vs Harvest: Complete Comparison (2026)

Scoro vs Harvest: which one actually runs your entire business?

Both handle time tracking and project billing: logging hours against work, turning those hours into invoices, and giving you a view of what the team is doing. But once a project scales beyond basic time logs, most users end up managing proposals, contracts, client communication, and project delivery through other apps... because neither has client-facing proposals with e-signatures, contract management, a branded client portal, or any of the other necessary features to truly run an entire workflow from one place.

Scoro covers project management, resource planning, CRM, quoting, and financial reporting in one platform, but a minimum of 5 seats is required on every plan at $19.90 per user per month, making it $99.50 a month before a single project is tracked, and there are no client-facing proposals with e-signatures, no contracts, and no client portal where clients can see progress.

Harvest tracks time and creates invoices through a focused interface that most users learn in an hour, but there's no project management, no proposals, no contracts, no client portal, and no way to manage the actual delivery work beyond a budget bar showing how many hours have been logged.

Plutio handles time tracking and billing, then connects it to the rest of the workflow. Tracked time feeds directly into invoices, proposals auto-create projects with task boards, and clients log into a branded portal on your domain to see progress without emailing you. Skip the comparison and try Plutio free.

Last updated March 2026

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Quick comparison (TLDR)

Scoro is a professional services automation platform covering project management, resource planning, CRM, quoting, time tracking, and financial reporting. A minimum of 5 seats is required on every plan, so the entry cost is $99.50 per month even for small teams. There are no client-facing proposals with e-signatures and no client portal.

Harvest focuses on time tracking and invoicing. Harvest Free covers 1 user and 2 projects at no cost, and Pro is $12 per user per month for unlimited users and projects. Harvest takes about an hour to learn, integrates with Asana, Trello, QuickBooks, and Slack, and has a mobile app. Project management, proposals, and a client portal are all absent.

Key differences at a glance

Pricing model: Harvest Pro is $12 per user per month with no minimums. Scoro Core requires 5 seats minimum at $19.90 per user, making the floor $99.50 per month.
Project management: Scoro includes Gantt charts, Kanban boards, task dependencies, and resource planning. Harvest has no project management beyond a budget bar showing hours logged.
Time tracking: Scoro ties time to tasks and projects with financial reporting. Harvest has timesheets, a timer, and expense tracking with direct invoicing, but stops at budget tracking with no project management.
Invoicing: Scoro generates invoices from tracked time and quotes. Harvest invoices directly from time logs with Stripe and PayPal integration.
Proposals and contracts: Neither tool has client-facing proposals with e-signatures or contract management. Both stop before the client relationship formally starts.
Client portal: Neither tool has a client portal where clients can log in, review progress, or approve work without emailing you.

The verdict? Scoro fits agencies that need full project management, resource planning, and financial reporting and can justify the 5-seat minimum. Harvest fits freelancers and small teams that need time tracking and invoicing without the project management overhead of Scoro. If you need proposals, contracts, and a client portal alongside time tracking and project management, Plutio covers everything for $19/month.

Paying for 5 seats when you only need 2?

One branded platform. Proposals to invoice.

Proposals, contracts, Kanban boards, time tracking, invoicing, and white-labeled client portals. All connected for $19/month.

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Pricing and entry cost

How much does it actually cost to get started, and what do you get at each price point?

Scoro

Per-user pricing with a 5-seat floor on every plan. Scoro's Core plan is $19.90 per user per month, but requires a minimum of 5 seats, so the lowest possible monthly bill is $99.50. Growth is $32.90 per user per month ($164.50 minimum), and Performance is $49.90 per user per month ($249.50 minimum). Annual billing reduces these rates. For a solo freelancer or a 2-person team, the minimum spend is $99.50 per month even if only one person logs in.

Core plan covers most project and time features
Annual billing reduces monthly rate
Growth and Performance add resource planning and advanced reporting
5-seat minimum on every plan regardless of team size
Solo users pay 5x what a solo plan would cost

Harvest

Free for 1 user, $12 per user per month for unlimited teams. Harvest Free allows 1 user and 2 projects with no time limits. Harvest Pro is $12 per user per month for unlimited users and unlimited projects. There are no seat minimums, so a solo user pays $12 and a 3-person team pays $36. The pricing is transparent and scales with actual team size rather than a floor.

Free plan available for solo users
No seat minimums on Pro
Predictable per-user cost
No project management or proposals at any price
Adding team members is the only way to unlock more capability

Time tracking

Both tools center on tracking hours. How does that actually work, and what can you do with the data?

Scoro

Task-level time tracking tied to project budgets and financial reports. Scoro time entries attach to specific tasks and projects. You can log time manually, use a timer, or submit timesheets. Time data feeds into project budgets, showing how much of the budget has been consumed in hours and money. Financial reporting pulls tracked time across projects to show margins and revenue per project. Time can be billed directly to invoices. (For comparison, Plutio tracks time at the task level and connects directly to invoicing.)

Timer and manual time entry
Timesheet submission and approval
Budget tracking in hours and cost
Financial reporting by project
Requires 5-seat minimum to access any plan
No client-visible time reporting

Harvest

Timer and timesheet-based tracking with direct invoice generation. Harvest has a running timer, manual time entry, and weekly timesheet views. Time entries attach to projects and tasks. Expense tracking runs alongside time tracking, so you can log both billable hours and reimbursable costs in one place. Tracked time converts to invoices with one click. Budget bars on projects show at a glance how many hours have been used against the budgeted amount.

Browser timer and mobile app
Weekly timesheet view
Expense tracking alongside hours
One-click invoice from time logs
No project management beyond budget tracking
No resource planning or capacity views

Project management

A client signs on for a 3-month project. Can either tool manage the actual delivery work?

Scoro

Full project management with Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and resource planning. Scoro covers the project management side in depth. Projects have tasks with due dates, dependencies, and assignments. Gantt charts show project timelines with drag-and-drop date adjustments. Kanban boards give teams a visual workflow view. Resource planning shows who is over- or under-booked across all active projects. Complex multi-month agency projects can run entirely within Scoro without a separate PM tool.

Gantt charts with task dependencies
Kanban boards
Resource planning and capacity tracking
Project budgets with cost and hour views
5-seat minimum to access any plan
No client-facing project views

Harvest

No project management beyond budget bars. Harvest's project view shows a budget bar indicating how many hours have been logged against the budgeted amount, and a list of who has tracked time. Tasks, Kanban boards, Gantt charts, and deliverable tracking are all absent. Most Harvest users connect to Asana, Trello, or Basecamp for project delivery, then use Harvest only for time tracking.

Budget bar showing hours used vs budgeted
Time breakdown by team member
No tasks or deliverable tracking
No Kanban or Gantt views
No resource planning
Requires separate PM tool for actual delivery

Invoicing and financial reporting

When hours are logged, how do they turn into invoices, and what financial visibility do you get?

Scoro

Quotes, retainer billing, and financial reporting all included in Scoro. Scoro generates invoices from tracked time and from quotes. Retainer billing and recurring invoices are available. Financial reporting shows revenue per project, margin per client, and team utilization rates. A revenue dashboard shows what has been billed, what invoices are unpaid, and what is projected for the period. Expense tracking feeds into the same reports, giving a single view of project margins that most freelancer tools don't provide.

Invoices from tracked time and quotes
Recurring and retainer invoicing
Revenue and margin dashboards
Expense tracking in financial reports
No e-signature proposals or contracts
5-seat minimum applies to billing access too

Harvest

Time-to-invoice in one click, with Stripe and PayPal integration. Harvest invoices are generated directly from time logs. You select the time entries to bill, Harvest creates the invoice, and you can accept payment via Stripe or PayPal. Invoice reminders go out automatically. Basic reporting shows hours tracked, amounts invoiced, and unpaid balances by client. There is no revenue forecasting, no margin tracking, and no financial dashboard beyond invoice status.

Invoice from selected time entries
Stripe and PayPal payment integration
Automatic invoice reminders
Basic reporting on hours and invoice status
No revenue forecasting or margin reports
No recurring billing for retainers

Proposals and client intake

Before a project starts, a client needs to say yes. How do both tools handle the step from quote to signed agreement?

Scoro

Quotes and CRM, but no e-signature proposals or contracts. Scoro has a CRM for tracking leads and contacts, and a quoting module for generating cost estimates. Quotes can be converted to projects or invoices once the client approves. But approval in Scoro is informal: there is no client-facing proposal document with e-signature capability, no contract management, and no audit trail of the signed agreement. For agencies that need a signed contract before work starts, Scoro requires a separate tool for that step.

CRM for leads and contacts
Quotes that convert to projects
Basic client activity tracking
No client-facing proposals with e-signatures
No contract management
No client portal for reviewing quotes

Harvest

No proposals, CRM, or contract features. Harvest starts after the client relationship exists. There is no lead tracking, no proposal builder, no contracts, and no e-signature. A project in Harvest is just a container for time entries. Harvest assumes you have already agreed on scope and price elsewhere, and now you need to track the hours. For freelancers sending proposals and contracts through separate tools, Harvest slotsin at the tracking stage.

No proposals or quotes
No CRM or lead tracking
No contracts or e-signatures
No client intake workflow

Client portal and communication

When clients want to check progress, view invoices, or approve deliverables, where do they go?

Scoro

No client-facing portal or branded login area. Scoro is an internal team tool. There is no portal where clients can log in to see project status, view invoices, or communicate with your team. All project visibility is internal. Clients receive invoices and quote documents by email, but there is no self-service area where they can track the work, leave feedback, or approve deliverables without sending an email to your team.

Internal dashboards for team visibility
Invoices sent by email
No client-facing portal
No custom domain for client access
No client self-service for approvals

Harvest

No client portal or client-facing project views. Harvest has no client-facing interface beyond the invoice email. Clients receive invoices with a payment link, but there is no portal where they can log in, review the hours logged on their behalf, check project progress, or communicate with your team. For client communication, most Harvest users rely on email and their project management tool.

Invoices delivered by email with payment link
Clients can view and pay the invoice
No client portal or login area
No project visibility for clients
No approval workflow for deliverables

Integrations and workflow connections

Neither tool handles the full client workflow alone. What integrations do they offer to fill the gaps?

Scoro

Direct integrations focused on accounting and calendars. Scoro connects to QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage for accounting sync. Calendar integrations link to Google Calendar and Outlook. Zapier covers additional connections. The Scoro API allows custom integrations. Because Scoro covers project management internally, the integration list focuses on finance and communication rather than PM tools. There is no native Slack or Microsoft Teams integration for team messaging.

QuickBooks and Xero accounting sync
Google Calendar and Outlook
Zapier for custom connections
API available for custom integrations
No native Slack or Teams integration
No proposal or contract tool integrations

Harvest

Native integrations with the project management tools Harvest lacks. Because Harvest has no project management, it integrates with Asana, Trello, Basecamp, and ClickUp natively. Time entries in Harvest can attach to tasks in those tools. QuickBooks and Xero sync accounting data. Slack sends time tracking reminders. The mobile app works on iOS and Android. Zapier extends connectivity to hundreds of other tools. The integration list reflects exactly what Harvest knows it does not do.

Asana, Trello, Basecamp, ClickUp integration
QuickBooks and Xero accounting sync
Slack reminders for time tracking
iOS and Android mobile app
Zapier for additional connections
No proposal or contract tool connections

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Scoro vs Harvest pricing breakdown

Scoro and Harvest represent opposite ends of the pricing spectrum: Scoro requires a 5-seat minimum regardless of team size, while Harvest charges $12 per user per month with a free tier for solo users. The choice has a direct effect on monthly spend, especially for small teams.

Scoro Pricing (2026)

Core: $19.90 per user per month (annual) or higher monthly. Minimum 5 seats: $99.50 per month. Includes project management, time tracking, quoting, CRM, and invoicing.
Growth: $32.90 per user per month (annual). Minimum 5 seats: $164.50 per month. Adds resource planning, advanced reporting, and additional automation.
Performance: $49.90 per user per month (annual). Minimum 5 seats: $249.50 per month. Full feature access including advanced financial reporting.

Harvest Pricing (2026)

Free: $0 for 1 user and 2 projects. Time tracking, invoicing, and expense tracking with no time limit.
Pro: $12 per user per month (annual). Unlimited users, unlimited projects, and access to all features including reports, integrations, and team management.

The real cost: what users actually pay

Both tools leave gaps that require additional subscriptions. A typical stack for a 2-person agency using Scoro or Harvest looks something like this:

Proposals and contracts: PandaDoc or HoneyBook ($19-36/month)
Client portal: Copilot or client.io ($29-99/month)
Project management (if using Harvest): Asana or Trello ($0-11/month)

A 2-person team on Scoro Core already pays $99.50 per month. Adding a proposal tool and client portal brings the total to $150-200 per month. A 2-person team on Harvest Pro pays $24 per month, but adding project management, proposals, and a client portal puts the total at $75-150 per month. All-in-one platforms like Plutio start at $19/month with proposals, contracts, project management, time tracking, invoicing, and client portals in one subscription.

The verdict: Harvest is cheaper for solo and small teams. Scoro is cheaper than the alternative of assembling separate tools for project management alongside Harvest, once teams reach 5 or more people. Both require supplementary tools for proposals, contracts, and client portals.

Which tool is better for your business type?

The fundamental trade-off between Scoro and Harvest is depth versus simplicity: Scoro covers full agency operations but charges for 5 seats minimum, while Harvest covers time tracking and invoicing at any team size without a seat floor.

Solo freelancers and consultants

Harvest's free plan covers a solo consultant who needs to track time and send invoices. Scoro's minimum 5-seat cost makes it impractical for anyone working alone. A solo consultant billing 20 hours per week at $100 per hour does not need resource planning dashboards, so the extra Scoro cost has no return. Harvest with a project management tool like Trello and a proposal tool like Plutio covers the same needs at a fraction of the cost.

Agencies with 5 or more people

At 5 people, Scoro Core becomes $99.50 per month and covers project management, resource planning, time tracking, and financial reporting in one place. Harvest Pro for 5 users is $60 per month but still requires a separate project management tool at $0-55 per month. For agencies that actually use resource planning and project-level financial reporting, Scoro's coverage in one platform starts to compete on value. The gap is that neither handles proposals or client portals.

Hourly billing businesses (designers, developers, consultants)

Both tools handle hourly billing. Harvest's time-to-invoice flow is direct: log hours, generate invoice, get paid. Scoro tracks hours at the task level with margin analysis per project. Harvest covers businesses where time tracking and invoicing is the whole workflow, with no other delivery tool needed. Scoro covers businesses that also need to track how much revenue each project is generating and manage resource allocation across multiple concurrent clients, at the cost of the 5-seat floor.

Retainer-based businesses

Scoro handles recurring invoices and retainer billing. Harvest has recurring invoice scheduling but not automatic charging. Neither tool has automatic subscription billing where clients are charged without manual invoice approval. For businesses with monthly retainers, both tools require the client to pay each invoice individually, which means payment reminders and occasional lapses are part of the workflow. Platforms with built-in recurring billing handle this without manual intervention.

Project-based agencies with complex delivery

Scoro includes Gantt charts, task dependencies, and resource planning for complex delivery, but the 5-seat minimum at $99.50 per month is the cost of entry. Teams can see which projects are over budget and which team members are fully booked before assigning new work. Harvest gives you a budget bar and a time breakdown. For agencies running 5-10 concurrent client projects with multiple team members, Scoro's project management depth covers what Harvest cannot.

What both tools are missing

Scoro and Harvest handle time tracking and billing from different angles, but both stop before the client-facing layer. Once a client needs to review work, approve a deliverable, or sign before the project starts, most users open two or three other apps.

No client-facing proposals with e-signatures

Scoro has a quoting module, but there is no proposal document a client clicks through to review and sign. Harvest has no quoting or proposals at all. Most agencies using either tool send proposals through PandaDoc, Proposify, or a CRM separately, which means two systems to update when scope changes, and no connection between the signed agreement and the project that follows. Platforms like Plutio connect proposals directly to projects so scope is always in sync.

No contract management

Neither tool tracks contracts. A signed contract in Scoro or Harvest means a PDF in Google Drive and an email thread. There is no contract status dashboard, no reminder when a contract expires, and no audit trail connected to the project record. For agencies managing 20-50 active client relationships, tracking which contracts are signed, pending, or expiring requires a separate system.

No client portal

Clients using either tool have no place to log in and see their project status, review documents, approve work, or access invoices in one place. Scoro is entirely internal. Harvest clients receive invoices by email. For premium agencies whose brand experience is part of the service, the absence of a client portal means clients email your team every time they have a question. Platforms like Plutio provide branded portals on your domain where clients check progress without emailing you.

No branded client experience

Beyond the missing portal, neither tool offers white-labeling. Scoro is a tool your team uses. Harvest invoice emails come from Harvest's system. For agencies charging premium rates where the client experience is part of the value, the absence of branded touchpoints undercuts the positioning. There is no custom domain, no removal of software vendor logos, and no consistent branded client journey from proposal to invoice.

Harvest has no project management at all

Worth naming clearly: every Harvest user manages actual project delivery in a separate tool, whether Asana, Trello, Basecamp, or ClickUp. Two systems, two logins, manual project creation in both, and no connection between the deliverables and the hours logged. When a task slips in Asana, someone has to manually adjust the budget in Harvest. Roughly 15-30 minutes per week per active project goes into keeping both systems in sync.

What users do when neither tool is enough

When Scoro or Harvest cannot handle the full workflow alone, users either build a multi-tool stack and accept the maintenance overhead, or look for a platform that covers more of the client lifecycle from one place.

The typical workaround stack

A 3-person agency on Scoro or Harvest typically assembles something like this:

Scoro or Harvest for time tracking and invoicing ($60-100/month)
PandaDoc or HoneyBook for proposals and contracts ($19-50/month)
Asana or Trello (if using Harvest) for project management ($0-25/month)
Copilot or Notion for client-facing documents or portal ($0-50/month)
Google Drive for file sharing and document storage ($0-12/month)

Total: $80-240 per month depending on team size, plus 3-5 separate logins and constant data entry across systems.

The hidden cost: time spent on handoffs

The subscription total is the visible expense. The hidden cost is the time spent transferring data between tools. When a client signs a proposal in PandaDoc, someone manually creates a project in Asana, then creates a project in Harvest for time tracking, then creates a billing record in Scoro. Each client onboarding involves 20-45 minutes of setup across multiple tools. Across 15 new clients per year, that is 5-10 hours of setup time that software should handle automatically.

The one-platform alternative

All-in-one platforms cover proposals, project management, time tracking, invoicing, and client portals in a single subscription. The trade-off is learning a new system and migrating existing data. For users who have invested in Scoro configurations or Harvest integrations, switching has a setup cost. For users spending 3-5 hours per week on tool-juggling, a single platform typically recovers that time within 30 days.

What one platform looks like in practice

If you are curious: Plutio is one platform that covers the complete workflow. Proposals connect to contracts. Signed contracts auto-create projects with Kanban boards and task assignments. Time tracking attaches to tasks and flows directly into invoices. Clients log into a branded portal on your domain to review progress and approve work. The comparison table below shows exactly where Plutio fills the gaps that Scoro and Harvest leave open. The goal is not to push you toward Plutio specifically, but to show what a unified workflow can look like.

Final verdict: Scoro vs Harvest

Scoro and Harvest solve different problems. Scoro covers agency operations at the cost of a 5-seat minimum. Harvest covers time tracking and invoicing at a price that works for any team size. Differences emerge when the client relationship needs more than hours and invoices.

Scoro trade-offs:

Covers project management, time tracking, and financial reporting in one place, but requires 5 seats minimum at $99.50 per month even for solo users or 2-person teams
Resource planning and team capacity views are built in, but there are no client-facing proposals with e-signatures and no contracts
Revenue dashboards and project margin reporting are available, but clients have nowhere to log in and check progress
Scoro covers internal operations, but the proposal and contract stage still requires separate tools before work can formally start

But know that: Scoro's 5-seat minimum means a solo or 2-person team pays for unused seats. The absence of client-facing proposals, contracts, and a client portal means those workflow steps still require separate tools.

Harvest trade-offs:

Time tracking and invoicing work without complexity, but project management requires a separate tool like Asana, Trello, or Basecamp
No seat minimums keep costs low for small teams (1-4 people), but adding project management tools brings the total monthly cost up
The per-project budget view is clear, but Harvest has no proposals, no contracts, and no client portal
Native integrations with Asana, Trello, and ClickUp fill the PM gap, but manual data entry between two systems is unavoidable

But know that: Harvest has no project management, no proposals, no contracts, and no client portal. Every non-billing part of the workflow requires a separate tool, meaning 3-4 logins and manual data entry between each one.

Consider switching to one platform if:

Proposals, contracts, project management, time tracking, and invoicing all live in separate apps right now
Client onboarding involves manually recreating data across 3-4 tools every time
Clients email your team to check project status because there is no place for them to log in
The 5-seat minimum on Scoro is costing more than the tools you actually use
Brand experience matters and client-facing documents still carry your software vendor's logo

But know that: Switching means learning a new system and migrating data. For most teams, this takes a focused week, not a month. The ongoing time savings from fewer tools typically recover that investment within 30 days.

The bottom line: Scoro covers full agency operations but locks in a 5-seat floor at $99.50 per month and stops before the client portal. Harvest handles time tracking and invoicing cleanly at $12 per user per month, but stops before project management, proposals, and contracts. Both cover billing and stop there, leaving proposals, contracts, and client portals to other tools. If your workflow already spans multiple apps, the comparison table below shows how all-in-one platforms like Plutio stack up against both.

Research & Sources

This comparison is based on direct hands-on testing, official documentation review, and analysis of user feedback across major review platforms. All data was verified in March 2026.

Research methodology

Each tool was evaluated through active trial accounts, official feature documentation, and analysis of 400+ user reviews across G2, Capterra, and TrustRadius. The focus was on common pain points in 3-star and below reviews, where users share honest limitations rather than promotional claims.

Platform ratings (March 2026)

Scoro: 4.5/5 on G2 (400+ reviews), praised for project management depth and financial reporting, criticized for cost at minimum seat count and complexity
Harvest: 4.3/5 on G2 (800+ reviews), praised for time tracking reliability and integrations, criticized for lack of project management and no client portal
Plutio: 4.6/5 on G2 (200+ reviews), praised for all-in-one coverage and white-labeling

Common user complaints (from 1-3 star reviews)

Scoro users frequently mention: "5-seat minimum is expensive for small teams," "No client portal," "No proposal e-signatures," "Steep learning curve for initial setup"

Harvest users frequently mention: "No project management at all," "Need another tool for proposals and contracts," "No client portal," "Reports are too basic for agencies"

Pricing sources (verified March 2026)

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Scoro vs Harvest vs Plutio: full feature comparison

See how all three tools compare on project management, time tracking, proposals, invoicing, and client portals

PRICING Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Starting price	$19/month (Core plan)	$26/user/month (Essential, 5-user minimum, annual billing)	$9/seat/month (Teams, annual) or $10.80/seat/month (monthly). Free plan for 1 seat and 2 projects.
Free plan	No free plan (14-day trial available)	No free plan (14-day trial)	Free plan for 1 seat and up to 2 projects (unlimited time tracking and invoicing)
Trial period	14-day free trial	14-day free trial (no credit card required)	30-day free trial on Teams plan
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Manage projects and tasks	Fully flexible project and task setup you can shape to your workflow	Full project management with Gantt charts, task lists, and milestones	Basic project and task structure for time and budget tracking only (no kanban, no Gantt, no dependencies)
Project roles and permissions	Control exactly who can view or edit each part of a project	Role-based access control with customizable permissions per project	Admin and member roles only (no granular project-level permissions)
Multiple task boards	Unlimited boards to run parallel workflows in the same project	Single task list per project with filtered views	No board views (list-only task display)
Embeddable project boards	Live project boards embedded into client portals or websites	No embeddable project boards	No embeddable project boards
Sharable project boards	Read-only public links for sharing progress without risk	No shareable project boards	No shareable project boards
Project stages and milestones	Define custom project lifecycles for different types of work	Project milestones and phases with Gantt visualization	No project stages or milestones
Connected proposals, contracts, and invoices	Everything related stays connected to the project automatically	Quotes convert to projects and invoices (no contracts)	Invoices link to tracked time (no proposals or contracts)
Custom project data fields	Track, sort, filter, and report on custom project data	Custom fields on projects and tasks	No custom project data fields
Kanban boards	Drag-and-drop tasks across customizable columns	Board view available (limited compared to dedicated PM tools)	No kanban boards
Table view	Bulk-edit tasks like a spreadsheet	Table/list view available	Basic list view for tasks (no advanced table features)
List view	Clean task lists with clear hierarchy	Task list view available	Default list view for tasks and projects
Calendar view	See tasks and deadlines on a calendar	Calendar view available	No calendar view for tasks
Gantt view	Plan work visually with task order and dependencies	Interactive Gantt chart with dependencies and milestones	No Gantt view
Subtasks	Break work down into multiple nested levels	Subtasks supported (launched early 2026)	Tasks within projects (no nested subtasks)
Email to task	Turn emails into tasks without manual copying	No email to task	No email-to-task feature
Task comments	Keep discussions tied directly to each task	Task comments with discussions	Notes on time entries (no dedicated task comment threads)
Task attachments	Store files directly on the task they belong to	File attachments on tasks	No file attachments on tasks
Task priorities	Define priority levels that fit your workflow	Priority levels on tasks	No task priority levels
Task labels & color coding	Use unlimited labels to visually organize tasks	Tags and color coding on tasks	No task labels or color coding
Multiple task assignees	Assign tasks to one or multiple teammates	Multiple assignees per task	Single assignee per task
Task templates	Reuse task-level structures across projects	Project and task templates	No task or project templates
Task permissions	Control access at the individual task level	Role-based task permissions	No task-level permissions
Task dependencies	Prevent work from starting out of order	Task dependencies with Gantt chart visualization	No task dependencies
Recurring tasks	Automate repeating work with flexible schedules	Recurring tasks supported	No recurring tasks (recurring time entries only)
Custom task data fields	Add task-level fields for tracking custom details	Custom fields on tasks	No custom task data fields
TIME TRACKING Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Time tracking system	Easily track time using timers or manual entries	Built-in time tracker with timer and manual entry	Start/stop timer and manual time entry (browser extension, desktop, and mobile)
Task-level tracking	Log time directly against tasks and subtasks	Track time per task	Track time per task with start/stop timer and manual entry
Project-level tracking	See time spent per project and per client	Track time per project with budget and cost tracking	Time and budget tracking per project with rollup reports and cost analysis
Billable time tracking	Clearly separate billable and non-billable time	Billable and non-billable time tracking with cost rates	Billable and non-billable categorization with hourly rates per person or project
Billable time invoicing	Turn tracked time into invoices without extra steps	Convert tracked time to invoice line items	Auto-populate invoices from tracked billable time (core Harvest feature)
Timesheet reports	View detailed time reports by task, project, or client	Comprehensive timesheet reports with utilization metrics	Detailed timesheet reports with filters by project, client, team member, and date range
Team timesheets	See how each team member tracks their time	Team timesheets with approval and utilization tracking	Team timesheet views with member-level breakdowns and capacity reporting
PROPOSALS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Create and send proposals	Create proposals clients can review, approve, and sign in one flow	Quotes/estimates only (not full proposals)	Estimates/quotes only (not full proposals with contracts or e-signatures)
Drag-and-drop proposal builder	Create custom, branded proposals without layout limits or code	No proposal builder (quote/estimate form only)	No proposal builder
Reusable proposal templates	Reuse proven proposal layouts across clients	Reusable quote templates	No reusable proposal templates
Real-time proposal analytics	See exactly when proposals are opened and reviewed	No proposal analytics	No proposal analytics
Live messenger on proposals	Answer questions directly while clients review proposals	No live messenger on quotes	No live messenger on proposals
Proposal flow automation	Move from proposal to contract, invoice, or booking automatically	Quote-to-project automation when quote is accepted	No proposal flow automation
Convert proposal to invoice	Create invoices directly from approved proposals	Convert quote to invoice	No proposal-to-invoice conversion (estimates only)
Packages and add-ons	Offer upsells and add-ons directly inside proposals	No packages or add-ons in quotes	No packages or add-ons in proposals
Interactive pricing tables	Let clients choose options before approving	Line-item pricing in quotes (not interactive)	No interactive pricing tables
Dynamic data and variables	Auto-fill proposal content with client and project data	No dynamic data/variables in quotes	No dynamic data or variables in proposals
Expiration dates	Automatically expire proposals after a set date	Quote expiration/validity dates	Expiration dates on estimates only (no proposals)
PDF Export	Download as branded PDFs	PDF export for quotes	PDF export available for invoices and estimates
Reusable content blocks	Create reusable proposal sections you can reuse on demand	No reusable content blocks	No reusable content blocks
Legally binding e-signatures	Collect secure electronic signatures on proposals	No e-signatures on quotes	No e-signatures
Custom proposal data fields	Create custom proposal data you can sort, filter, and report on	No custom quote data fields	No proposal custom data fields
CONTRACTS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Create and sign contracts	Create, send, and sign contracts in one continuous flow	No contract feature	No contracts
Drag-and-drop contract builder	Create fully custom contracts with flexible layouts, no code or formatting limits	No contract builder	No drag-and-drop contract builder
Legally binding e-signatures	Collect secure signatures with audit trails and signer verification	No native e-signatures (integrates with DocuSign via Zapier)	No e-signatures on contracts
Multi-signature / signees	Collect signatures from multiple people on the same contract	No contract feature	No multi-signature support
Reusable contract templates	Reuse contract structures to create new agreements faster	No contract templates	No contract templates
Auto-reminders automation	Automatically follow up until contracts are signed	No contract feature	No contract auto-reminders
Dynamic data/variables	Auto-fill contract content with client and project data	No contract feature	No dynamic data variables in contracts
Contract automation triggers	Trigger automated workflows the moment a contract is signed	No contract feature	No contract automation triggers
View notifications	See when contracts are opened and reviewed	No contract feature	No contract view notifications
PDF download with signature certificate	Download signed contracts with official proof of signature	No contract feature	No signed contract PDF download
Custom signer data fields	Collect structured signer information during signing	No contract feature	No custom signer data fields
Custom contract data fields	Create custom contract data you can sort, filter, and report on	No contract feature	No custom contract data fields
INVOICES & PAYMENTS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Create invoices and get paid	Send invoices and collect payments in one connected flow	Create and send invoices with Stripe integration	Create and send invoices from tracked time with Stripe and PayPal payment collection
Fully branded invoices	Match invoices to your brand with custom logos, colors, and layout	Fully branded invoices with customizable templates	Branded invoices with logo and custom colors
Drag and drop invoice builder	Create custom invoice layouts visually without formatting limits	Template-based invoice creation (no drag-and-drop)	No drag-and-drop invoice builder (template-based)
Customizable line items	Edit pricing, quantities, descriptions, and structure freely	Customizable line items with service catalog	Customizable line items with services catalog
Item or invoice discounts	Apply discounts at the item or full invoice level	Discounts on invoices and line items	Discounts supported on invoices
Customizable taxes	Create tax rules that match your location and use case	Customizable tax rates with VAT support	Custom tax rates supported on invoices
ACH payments	Accept bank transfers for lower-fee payments	ACH via Stripe integration	ACH bank transfers via Stripe integration
Stripe integration	Accept credit and debit cards instantly	Native Stripe integration	Native Stripe integration for invoice payments
Square integration	Collect in-person payments when needed	No Square integration	No Square integration
PayPal integration	Let clients pay using PayPal	No PayPal integration	Native PayPal integration for invoice payments
Flexible partial payments	Collect deposits and split payments across milestones	Partial payments and deposits supported	No partial payment support
Payment plans	Break invoices into scheduled installments	No payment plans	No payment plans or installment schedules
Automated recurring invoices	Automatically send invoices on a recurring schedule	Recurring and scheduled invoices	Automated recurring invoices with flexible frequency options
Subscription management	Manage ongoing client subscriptions and billing	No subscription management	No subscription management
Automated payment reminders	Follow up automatically until invoices are paid	Automated payment reminders	Automated payment reminders for overdue invoices
Reusable invoice templates	Reuse invoice layouts without rebuilding each time	Reusable invoice templates	Reusable invoice templates available
Multiple currency support	Bill clients globally in their local currency	Multiple currency support	Multiple currency support on invoices
Invoice automation triggers	Trigger automated workflows when invoices are sent or paid	Invoice from quote/project automation	No invoice automation triggers
View notifications	See when invoices are opened and paid	No invoice view notifications	Email notifications when invoices are viewed and paid
Built-in expense tracking	Track project-related costs alongside invoices	Built-in expense tracking with receipt attachment	Built-in expense tracking with receipt photos and reimbursements
Invoice deposits	Collect upfront payments before work starts	Invoice deposits supported	No invoice deposit support
Auto-invoice billable time	Turn tracked time into invoices automatically	Auto-invoice tracked billable time	Core feature — auto-populate invoices from tracked billable time
Custom invoice data fields	Create custom invoice data you can sort, filter, and report on	Custom fields on invoices	No custom invoice data fields
INBOX Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Centralized unified inbox	Manage email, chat, and messages from one shared inbox	No unified inbox	No unified inbox
Full email integration	Connect and manage all your email accounts in one place	Email integration via Outlook and Gmail add-ons	No email integration
Embeddable live chat	Add real-time chat to your website and client portals	No live chat	No embeddable live chat
Instant direct messages	Message teammates privately without leaving your workspace	No direct messaging	No direct messaging
Contextual project conversations	Keep conversations tied directly to the project they belong to	Task and project comments (no dedicated conversations)	No project conversations
Team channels	Create shared spaces for team-wide discussions	No team channels	No team channels
Customized channels	Organize channels by team, topic, or workflow	No channels	No customized channels
@mentions	Notify teammates instantly inside conversations	@mentions in comments	No @mentions
Message read receipts	See when messages are read	No messaging	No message read receipts
File sharing in chat	Share files directly inside conversations	No chat (file attachments in comments only)	No file sharing in chat
Shared email inbox	Collaborate on incoming emails as a team	No shared email inbox	No shared email inbox
Inbox mobile app	Access and respond to messages on mobile	No inbox feature	No inbox mobile app
Email reply to inbox	Reply from your email client and keep conversations synced	No inbox feature	No email reply to inbox
FILES Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Store and manage files	Keep all client and project files in one organized place	File management attached to projects and tasks	No built-in file storage
Advanced folder organization	Organize files by project, client, or structure you choose	Project-based file organization	No folder organization
Folder permissions	Control who can view or edit folders	Role-based file access permissions	No folder permissions
People folders	Group files by person when needed	No people-specific folders	No people folders
Project folders	Keep files scoped to each project	Files organized by project	No project file folders
In-app previews	Preview files instantly without downloading	Basic file previews	No in-app file previews
Custom file data fields	Capture file metadata you can sort and filter	No custom file data fields	No custom file data fields
Built-in documents	Create and edit documents directly inside Plutio	No built-in document editor	No built-in document editor
Comments on files and docs	Leave comments directly on files and documents	Comments on tasks with attached files	No file comments
Bulk file actions	Move, tag, or manage many files at once	Basic bulk actions	No bulk file actions
Files search & filter	Find files quickly using search and filters	Basic file search	No file search or filter
External cloud sync	Sync files with Google Drive or Dropbox	Google Drive and Dropbox integration	No external cloud sync
Secure sharing controls	Restrict access with permissions or passwords	Role-based sharing controls	No secure sharing controls
File sharing links	Share files externally with controlled access	Share files via project access	No file sharing links
SCHEDULING Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Schedule meetings	Let clients book meetings directly without back-and-forth emails	No meeting scheduling feature	No scheduling or booking feature
Branded booking page	Build a fully branded, customizable booking system using a drag-and-drop editor	No booking page	No booking pages
Advanced availability management	Define flexible availability rules applied automatically to bookings	No availability management for bookings	No availability management
Automatic buffer times	Add buffer time automatically between meetings	No buffer times	No buffer times
Multiple meeting types	Create unlimited booking types with different rules and setups	No meeting types	No meeting types
Calendar sync (Google/Outlook)	Two-way calendar sync that stays up to date automatically	Google Calendar and Outlook sync	No scheduling or calendar sync
Customizable booking confirmations	Fully customizable confirmation pages with no layout or branding limits	No booking confirmations	No booking confirmations
Redirect after booking	Send bookers anywhere after scheduling, not just a fixed thank-you page	No booking page	No booking redirects
Booking automation triggers	Trigger automated workflows the moment a meeting is booked	No booking automation	No booking automation
Smart meeting reminders	Send automatic reminders without manual follow-ups	Deadline alerts and notifications	No meeting reminders
Automatic timezone detection	Handle timezones automatically without manual adjustments	No timezone detection for bookings	No scheduling feature
Paid appointments (Stripe/PayPal)	Collect payments during booking without extra steps	No paid appointments	No paid appointments
Custom booking forms	Build booking forms with full control over questions and layout	No booking forms	No booking forms
Minimum notice / daily booking limits	Set booking limits to control lead time and daily volume	No booking limits	No booking limits
Rescheduling and cancellation controls	Define flexible rules for rescheduling and cancellations	No rescheduling controls	No rescheduling or cancellation controls
AUTOMATION Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Automated workflows builder	Build advanced workflows visually without code or rigid templates	Basic automation rules (no visual workflow builder)	No automation builder
Trigger-based workflows	Start workflows from real events across projects, clients, and payments	Basic trigger-based actions (e.g., quote accepted creates project)	No trigger-based workflows
Schedule-based workflows	Run workflows on schedules you control, not fixed intervals	Scheduled recurring invoices and tasks	No scheduled workflows
Multi-step workflows	Chain multiple actions into one continuous automation	No multi-step workflows	No multi-step workflows
True/False branching	Create conditional paths instead of one-size-fits-all flows	No branching logic	No conditional branching
Delay-based actions	Add precise timing between steps, down to minutes or days	No delay-based actions	No delay-based actions
Create & update records	Create, update, or move records automatically across the system	Auto-create projects from accepted quotes	No record automation
Move & duplicate records	Reorganize work automatically without manual cleanup	No automated move/duplicate	No duplicate actions
Delete & archive records	Automatically archive or remove records based on rules	No automated delete/archive	No delete automation
API calls (webhooks)	Trigger or receive real-time events from external systems	REST API and webhooks available	REST API and webhooks available
Send emails	Send automated emails tied to real workflow events	Email notifications for invoices and quotes	Automated invoice and reminder emails
Post comments	Add notes or comments automatically where work happens	No automated comment posting	No comment automation
Complete automation logs	See exactly what ran, when, and why	No automation logs	No automation logs
Auto-fill data/variables	Pass data between steps dynamically without manual mapping	No auto-fill variables	No auto-fill variables
Cross-entity connections	Run workflows that span projects, tasks, proposals, invoices, and more	Quotes, projects, tasks, time, and invoices connected end-to-end	No cross-entity automation
FORMS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Create branded forms	Build fully branded forms that match your workflow and client experience	No form builder	No form builder
Drag-and-drop form builder	Design forms visually with full layout control, no code required	No form builder	No visual form builder
Reusable form templates	Reuse form structures without rebuilding from scratch	No form templates	No form templates
Custom form data fields	Collect structured data you can sort, filter, and report on	No forms	No custom form fields
Smart conditional logic	Show or hide fields based on responses, not static forms	No forms	No conditional logic
Instant email notifications	Get notified immediately when forms are submitted	No forms	No form notifications
Form automation triggers	Trigger automated workflows when a form is submitted	No forms	No form automation
Embed forms	Embed forms anywhere without layout restrictions	No forms	No embeddable forms
Advanced field preferences	Control required, hidden, and default field behavior	No forms	No advanced field preferences
Comprehensive field types	Collect text, files, dates, selections, and more	No forms	No form field types
Form signature field	Collect legally binding signatures directly inside forms	No forms	No signature field on forms
File upload fields	Accept file uploads as part of form submissions	No forms	No form file uploads
Redirect after submission	Send submitters to a custom next step, not a fixed thank-you page	No forms	No form redirects
CRM Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Manage clients and leads	Manage contacts and companies in one connected system	Full CRM with pipeline management and deal tracking	Basic client and contact list (no CRM pipeline or lead tracking)
Full company management	Track organizations, not just individual contacts	Full company and contact management with hierarchy	No company management
Custom contact data fields	Collect and manage structured contact data you define	Custom fields on contacts and companies	No custom contact fields
Complete activity timeline	See every interaction with a client in one place	Complete activity timeline per contact with history	No activity timeline
Contacts labeling and grouping	Organize contacts flexibly without rigid pipelines	Tags, labels, and custom grouping for contacts	No contact labeling or grouping
WIKI Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Comprehensive knowledge base	Create an internal wiki for processes, docs, and guides	No knowledge base or wiki	No knowledge base
Beautiful rich text pages	Write structured, formatted content without complexity	No wiki pages	No rich text pages
Unlimited nested pages	Build deep knowledge hierarchies without limits	No wiki pages	No nested pages
Granular page permissions	Control exactly who can view or edit each page	No wiki pages	No page permissions
DASHBOARDS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Custom dashboards and pages	Build dashboards around what matters to you, not fixed metrics	Customizable dashboards with drag-and-drop widgets	Basic project and time reporting dashboard (not customizable)
Drag-and-drop dashboard builder	Design dashboards visually with full layout control	Drag-and-drop dashboard builder with custom layouts	No drag-and-drop dashboard builder
Charts widget	Visualize data with customizable charts	Customizable charts and graphs	Charts in time and budget reports only
Metrics widget	Track key numbers without manual reporting	KPI metrics with real-time data	Time and budget metrics in reports only
Goals widget	Monitor progress toward defined goals	Revenue and utilization targets	No goals widget
Notes widget	Add contextual notes directly to dashboards	Text widgets on dashboards	No notes widget
Calendar widget	View upcoming events alongside work and metrics	Calendar widget on dashboards	No calendar widget
Financial widgets	Track revenue and expenses in the same view	Revenue, cost, profit, and margin widgets with forecasting	Revenue, expense, and invoice reporting but no custom dashboard widgets
BRANDING Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
White-label and branding	Run the entire platform under your brand	Company branding on documents (no full white-label)	No white-labeling
Custom interface theme	Apply your brand colors across the system	No custom interface theme	No interface theming
Stylesheet customization	Fine-tune styling beyond basic theming	No stylesheet customization	No CSS customization
Custom login/signup pages	Use branded authentication pages instead of generic screens	No custom login pages	No custom login pages
Email branding	Send all system emails with your branding	Company logo on email notifications	Logo and branding on invoice emails
Custom brand fonts	Use your own fonts throughout the platform	No custom fonts	No custom fonts
Custom brand logos	Replace all platform logos with your own	Custom logo on documents and invoices	Logo upload on invoices and branded documents
Custom domain name	Run everything on your own domain	No custom domain	No custom domain
Custom email SMTP	Send emails from your own email infrastructure	No custom SMTP	No custom SMTP
Full workspace embedding	Embed Plutio directly into your website or product	No workspace embedding	No workspace embedding
CUSTOMIZATION Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Flexible workspace setup	Shape the platform to match how your business works	Workspace with module configuration	Workspaces, projects, tasks, and clients only (no flexible hierarchy)
Main menu editor	Add, remove, or reorder navigation items freely	No menu editor	Fixed menu
User-based menus	Show different navigation for different roles	Module access varies by role	Fixed menus for all users
Custom user roles	Create role types beyond preset permissions	Customizable user roles and permissions	Admin and member roles only
Advanced user permissions	Control access at a granular level	Granular permissions per module and action	Project-level permissions only (admin and member roles)
SSO / OAuth	Support enterprise-grade single sign-on	SSO available (Enterprise plan)	No SSO on Teams plan (Enterprise only)
INTEGRATIONS Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Connect with other tools	Integrate with external systems without lock-in	60+ native integrations plus Zapier and API	50+ native integrations including Asana, Trello, Jira, Slack, QuickBooks, Xero, Basecamp, and more
Zapier integration	Connect to thousands of apps without custom code	Zapier integration	Full Zapier integration
Make.com integration	Build advanced automation scenarios visually	Make.com integration available	Make.com integration supported
Pabbly Connect	Connect services without usage-based limits	No Pabbly Connect integration	Possible via API
Full REST API access	Build custom integrations with full system access	Full REST API available	Full REST API available
Incoming & outgoing webhooks	Send and receive real-time events	Incoming and outgoing webhooks	Incoming and outgoing webhooks supported
PLATFORM Collapse	Plutio 198/199	Scoro 70/199	Harvest 38/199
Mobile apps	Access your business from native mobile apps	iOS and Android apps (limited functionality)	iOS and Android apps with timer and time tracking
iOS app	Full-featured iPhone app	iOS app available (limited features compared to web)	Full iOS app available
Android app	Full-featured Android app	Android app available (limited features compared to web)	Full Android app available
Mac desktop app	Native macOS app for desktop workflows	No desktop app (web-based)	Mac menubar app and browser extension (no full standalone desktop app)
Windows desktop app	Native Windows app for desktop workflows	No desktop app (web-based)	Windows menubar app and browser extension (no full standalone desktop app)

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Scoro vs Harvest FAQ

Is Scoro or Harvest better for agencies?

Scoro covers more of what agencies need: project management, resource planning, time tracking, and financial reporting in one platform. Harvest handles time tracking and invoicing reliably but requires separate tools for project management, proposals, and client portals. Scoro fits agencies with 5 or more people where the 5-seat minimum cost is justified. Harvest fits smaller agencies where time tracking is the main need.

Does Harvest have project management?

No. Harvest's project view shows a budget bar indicating hours logged versus budget, and a time breakdown by team member. There are no tasks, Kanban boards, Gantt charts, or deliverable tracking. Most Harvest users run a separate project management tool like Asana, Trello, or Basecamp alongside, then use Harvest only for time tracking and invoicing.

Which is easier to set up, Scoro or Harvest?

Harvest takes an hour or less to set up for a new user. The interface focuses on time entry and invoicing with minimal configuration. Scoro has a much larger feature set covering project management, CRM, resource planning, and financial reporting, and most teams spend a week or more configuring workflows before going live. Harvest setup is faster, but covers only time tracking and invoicing. Scoro requires more upfront configuration but spans more of the agency workflow.

Can I white-label Scoro or Harvest?

Neither tool offers white-labeling. Scoro is an internal tool for your team with no client-facing portal to brand. Harvest invoice emails are sent through Harvest's system without custom domain support. For agencies that need clients to see only their brand on every document and portal, look at platforms like Plutio that support custom domains and complete white-labeling.

How much does Scoro cost vs Harvest?

Harvest is free for 1 user with 2 projects. Harvest Pro is $12 per user per month with no seat minimums. Scoro Core is $19.90 per user per month with a 5-seat minimum, making the lowest possible bill $99.50 per month. Scoro Growth is $164.50 per month minimum and Scoro Performance is $249.50 per month minimum. For small teams, Harvest costs a fraction of Scoro. For teams of 5 or more, Scoro provides more functionality per dollar.

Do Scoro or Harvest have client portals?

Neither Scoro nor Harvest has a client portal. Scoro runs as an internal team tool only. Harvest clients receive invoice emails with a payment link but have no place to log in and see project status, review documents, or communicate with your team. For a branded client portal where clients can track progress without emailing you, platforms like Plutio provide this out of the box.

Does Scoro have proposals and contracts?

Scoro has a quoting module for generating cost estimates, but there are no client-facing proposals with e-signature capability and no contract management. Quotes can be converted to projects or invoices, but there is no audit trail of a signed agreement connected to the project record. Agencies that need a signed contract before work starts require a separate proposal tool alongside Scoro.

Which has better time tracking, Scoro or Harvest?

Scoro ties time entries to specific tasks and projects with financial reporting showing margin and revenue per project. Harvest uses a timer, timesheet view, and expense tracking that converts to invoices in one click. Scoro's time tracking goes deeper on financial reporting, showing margin and revenue per project. Harvest's time tracking is focused on timer and invoicing, and integrates with project management tools like Asana and Trello. For task-level time tracking that flows directly into invoices, platforms like Plutio connect both without a separate tool.

Can I migrate from Scoro to Harvest or vice versa?

Migration requires manual work. Neither tool imports directly from the other. Client lists can be exported as CSV and imported. Projects and time entries would need to be recreated since the data structures are different. Active invoices may need to be rebuilt. Budget a week for migration and testing. The bigger challenge is that the tools are so different in scope: moving from Scoro to Harvest means losing project management and financial reporting. Moving from Harvest to Scoro means paying the 5-seat minimum from day one.

What if neither Scoro nor Harvest fits my workflow?

If you need proposals, contracts, client portals, project management, time tracking, and invoicing in one place, look at all-in-one platforms. Key features to check: visual project management with Kanban and Gantt views, task-level time tracking that connects to invoicing, client-facing proposals with e-signatures, contract management, and custom domains for client portals. Plutio covers all of these at $19/month. The comparison table on this page shows how it stacks up against Scoro and Harvest feature by feature.

Does Harvest work for agencies with multiple team members?

Yes. Harvest Pro is $12 per user per month with no seat minimums, so a 5-person team pays $60 per month. Team time tracking, budget tracking by project, and manager reports are all included. The limitation is that Harvest has no project management, so agencies still need a separate tool like Asana or Trello for actual delivery work. The two-tool approach adds login overhead and manual data entry between systems.

Does Scoro work for solo freelancers?

Scoro's 5-seat minimum makes it impractical for solo freelancers. At $19.90 per user per month with a 5-seat floor, a solo freelancer pays $99.50 per month for a platform where only 1 seat is in use. Harvest's free plan for 1 user or $12 per month Pro covers solo time tracking and invoicing without the seat minimum overhead. Solo freelancers who need proposals, contracts, and a client portal alongside time tracking typically look at platforms like Plutio that have no seat minimums and include the full workflow at $19/month.

Which integrates better with accounting software?

Both integrate with QuickBooks and Xero. Scoro also connects to Sage. Harvest syncs invoices and payments to QuickBooks Online and Xero, and marks invoices as paid when Stripe or PayPal payments come through. For most agencies, both tools cover the accounting sync needed. The difference is that Scoro's financial reporting is more detailed, while Harvest's accounting integration is simpler to configure.

Can I use Scoro or Harvest for recurring retainer billing?

Scoro supports recurring invoices and retainer billing schedules. Harvest can set up recurring invoices that send on a schedule. However, neither tool has automatic subscription billing where clients are charged without approving each invoice individually. For monthly retainers where automatic charging matters, platforms with built-in subscription billing handle this without manual payment reminders.

Which tool gives better project margin reporting?

Scoro goes deeper on project financials. Revenue dashboards show margin per project, cost per hour by team member, and utilization rates across all active work. Harvest shows budget usage in hours and dollars, and basic invoice totals, but has no margin analysis or revenue-per-project reporting. For agencies tracking which clients and project types generate the most margin, Scoro's financial reporting goes considerably further than Harvest's.

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