You're Switching from Harvest.
Here's Why Freelance Web Developers Choose Helix.

Harvest
$13/mo
$156/year — every year, forever
Helix
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 21.5 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from Harvest after the last price increase. Helix does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified web developer, former Harvest customer

What Harvest Is Costing You

The Damage

Harvest monthly $13/mo
Annual drain $156/yr
Year 2 (11.4% SaaS inflation) $174
Year 3 $194
3-year total $523

That's $523 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your Harvest subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Freelance Web Developers Leave Harvest

Per-user pricing: 10 users = $110-$140/mo
Forecast add-on adds another $5/user/mo
Full workflow (Harvest + Forecast): ~$480/mo for 30 users
No built-in PTO/leave management
Just time + invoicing - need other tools for CRM/scheduling
Added a new forecasting tool as a separate product... costs additional monthly fee per user
Instead of extending Harvest capabilities, they froze features and charge more
The hidden application fee structure makes it most expensive despite appearing affordable
Freelance Web Developers are leaving Harvest every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Freelance Web Developers

You're deep in a React build for Client A when Client B pings about a 'quick bug fix' on their WordPress site. You switch contexts, forget to change your time tracker, spend 45 minutes on the fix, and realize you billed those minutes to the wrong project. Meanwhile Client C's invoice is 18 days overdue and you need to send an awkward follow-up. Harvest and FreshBooks together cost you $28/month — $336/year — and neither handles project scope management.

Freelance Web Developers face unique challenges: Tracking billable hours across multiple client projects and internal work. Scope creep — 'one small change' turning into 5 hours of unpaid work. Clients who don't understand why maintenance costs money after launch. Harvest charges $11/month for time tracking that doesn't integrate with project management. Chasing invoices from clients who approved the work 3 weeks ago. On top of all that, Harvest charges $13/month ($156/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median web developer earns $77,030/year. Software at $156/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Development workstation (high-spec laptop or desktop) is yours. You bought it once. Helix works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

Harvest is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

Want this breakdown emailed to you?

Your exact Harvest cost, full stack total, and what switching saves. 10 seconds.

"I was paying Harvest $13/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $523 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Helix was $279. Once. Done."
— Web developer business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature Harvest Helix
Invoicing
Scheduling
CRM
Time Tracking
Full Accounting ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
Price $13/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $523 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most freelance web developers are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Settings → Manage → Export. Download time entries, invoices, and expenses.

2

Set up Helix

10-minute setup. Import your client list and project structure.

3

Start tracking in Helix

Begin using Helix time tracker. Import historical time data if needed.

4

Cancel Harvest

Cancel subscription. Download a final export for your records.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Harvest when you're confident. Zero risk.

FAQ

Is Helix really a Harvest replacement for freelance web developers?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Harvest may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. Harvest is $13/month — that's $523 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Helix is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Helix is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Helix doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my Harvest data?

Export your data from Harvest as CSV, import into Helix in about 5 minutes.

"Harvest raised prices again and I was done. Found Helix — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Web developer, switched from Harvest

Stop Losing $156/Year to Harvest

$523 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Helix — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

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