$279 once vs $13/month. Same invoicing features. One you own, one you rent.
Helix Invoicing is part of a $279 one-time purchase. Harvest charges $13/month ($156/year). Over 3 years, Harvest costs $524. Helix stays at $279. Break even in 21.5 months. After that, Harvest users keep paying — you don't. Harvest also lacks Scheduling and CRM which Helix includes.
| Feature | Harvest | Helix |
|---|---|---|
| Professional invoice templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recurring invoices | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payment tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Overdue reminders | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multiple payment methods | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoice-to-job linking | ✗ | ✓ |
| PDF export | ✗ | ✓ |
| Client payment history | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price | $13/mo forever | $279 once |
Harvest is one of the more popular choices for invoicing. At $13/month, it seems affordable month-to-month, but the annual cost adds up faster than most people expect. The challenge is that Harvest is a subscription. Every month you pay whether you use it heavily or not. And SaaS companies raise prices an average of 11.4% per year.
Helix takes a different approach. Invoicing is one of 11 integrated modules in a $279 one-time purchase. Your invoicing connects directly to your CRM, scheduling, invoicing, and time tracking — no Zapier, no copying between apps, no integration tax. You pay once and own your tools.
These features require additional subscriptions with Harvest. Helix includes all of them:
For solo operators and small teams, Helix does 90% of what Harvest does at 80% less cost over 3 years.
Helix is built for solopreneurs and small teams who run service-based businesses — plumbers, photographers, house cleaners, personal trainers, nail techs, landscapers, and dozens of other trades. If you book clients, do work, and send invoices, Helix replaces the 3-5 subscriptions you are currently paying for. Your invoicing connects directly to your CRM, scheduling, invoicing, and time tracking. No Zapier. No copying between apps. $279 once — or $99 today and two more payments — and you own your tools forever.
30-day money-back guarantee. Break even in 21.5 months.
Pricing verified March 2026.