InvoiceQuickly vs Harvest — Invoicing Feature Comparison
Harvest is a time tracking tool that includes invoicing as a secondary feature — you log hours and convert them to invoices. InvoiceQuickly combines AI-powered outgoing invoicing (5 invoices & 5 clients on the free plan after signup; unlimited on paid from $99/mo) with Autopilot for incoming invoice automation — AI OCR extraction, approval workflows, and ERP sync. If invoicing is your priority, here's how they compare.
Pricing Comparison
Free to start — 5 invoices included. Autopilot from $99/month.
Free (1 seat, 2 projects). Pro $10.80/seat/month.
Invoicing
| Feature | InvoiceQuickly | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| AI generation | Yes | No — creates from tracked time |
| Templates | 200+ | 1 basic template |
| Standalone invoicing | Yes | Tied to time entries |
| Project/client limits (free) | 5 clients / 5 invoices (free), unlimited (paid) | 2 projects |
Time Tracking
| Feature | InvoiceQuickly | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in time tracker | Not included | Yes — core feature |
| Team timesheets | Not included | Yes (Pro) |
AP Automation (Incoming Invoices)
| Feature | InvoiceQuickly | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| AI OCR data extraction | Yes — PDFs, images, scans, any language | No |
| Duplicate detection | Automatic with anomaly flagging | No |
| PO matching | 2-way and 3-way (Business+) | No |
| Approval workflows | Configurable multi-level (Business+) | No |
| ERP/accounting push | QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, SAP, API/webhook | No |
Pros & Cons
InvoiceQuickly strengths
- Free tier: 5 invoices and 5 clients; unlimited projects/clients on paid plans
- AI generates invoices without time tracking
- 200+ templates for professional formatting
- AP automation for incoming invoices
Harvest strengths
- Excellent time tracking with timers and timesheets
- Direct time-to-invoice conversion
- Project budgeting and profitability reports
- Clean, focused interface for service businesses
The Verdict
Choose InvoiceQuickly for AI-powered invoicing on a free starter tier (5 invoices, 5 clients), independent of time tracking. Choose Harvest if time tracking is your primary need and you want invoices auto-generated from logged hours.
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Can I use Harvest for time tracking and InvoiceQuickly for invoicing?
Yes. Track your hours in Harvest, then describe the work in InvoiceQuickly's AI generator to create a professional invoice with your preferred template. Many freelancers use this combination.
What is InvoiceQuickly Autopilot?
Autopilot is the paid tier that automates incoming invoice processing — forward vendor invoices via email, Gmail/Outlook connection, or upload, and AI extracts data, validates it, detects duplicates, and pushes it to your accounting system. Plans start at $99/month for up to 500 invoices.
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