如何使用 Harvest：2026 年新手指南

快速入门

本指南涵盖了《Harst》的所有功能：

• 入门 — 创建账户和基本设置
• 如何使用时间跟踪器 — Track time with a timer or manual entries from desktop and mobile apps
• 如何使用报告和分析 — Instant reports across projects, budgets, tasks, and team capacity
• 如何使用发票跟踪器 — Automated invoicing that turns tracked time and expenses into bills
• 如何使用集成 — Works with the tools you use every day so tracking starts fast
• 如何使用项目管理器 — Set up clients and projects with the right billing method
• 如何使用预算监控 — Hourly or fixed fee budgets tracked as projects progress
• 如何使用团队排班 — Capacity and utilization tracking that helps you avoid burnout
• 如何使用客户管理 — Client records with contacts, currency, and default billing rates
• 如何使用休假管理 — Time off logging that keeps capacity reports honest

所需时间： 每部影片 5 分钟

本指南还包含以下内容： 专业提示 | 常见错误 | 故障排除 | 定价 | 替代方案

为什么信任本指南

I’ve used Harvest for two years across client projects and tested every feature covered here. This tutorial comes from real hands-on work — not marketing fluff or vendor screenshots.

Harvest is one of the most trusted time tracking tools available today.

But most teams only ever click the start button and stop there.

This guide shows you how to use Harvest properly — every major feature, step by step.

With screenshots, videos, and the pro tips I wish someone had given me on day one.

收获教程

This How to Use Harvest tutorial walks through every feature in order, from your first account setup to the reports that tell you which clients actually make you money.

收成

Track time, bill clients, and measure performance with confidence. Harvest turns tracked hours into invoices and instant reports, and connects to the tools your team already uses. Start free — no credit card required.

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Harvest入门指南

在使用任何功能之前，请先完成此一次性设置。

大约需要三分钟。

Here’s what my own Harvest account looked like after setup:

现在让我们一步一步来。

第一步：创建您的帐户

Go to the Harvest website and click Sign up.

输入您的工作邮箱并创建密码。

You get a 30-day trial with no credit card required.

✓ 检查点： 检查你的 收件箱 for the confirmation email and click the sign-in link.

第二步：邀请您的团队

Go to Team and click the + Invite person button.

Choose their permission level, add their capacity and roles, then set their default billable rates and cost rates.

这就是它的样子：

✓ 检查点： Once added, each teammate receives an email invite and shows up in your Team list.

Step 3: Customize Your Preferences

Administrators can customize account preferences under Settings > Preferences.

Set Timer mode to Duration or Start and end times, pick your week start day, and turn on automatic timesheet reminders.

Those gentle reminders do more for adoption than any policy document.

如何使用收割时间跟踪器

时间追踪器 lets you start a timer or log manual entries in seconds.

以下是使用步骤。

第一步：打开您的工时表

Go to Time > Timesheet in the left sidebar.

Click the green + Track time button.

Step 2: Choose Client, Project and Task

Pick the client, project, and task from the dropdowns.

Add a short description so the entry still makes sense next month.

这就是它的样子：

✓ 检查点： The timer appears at the top of your timesheet and starts counting.

Step 3: Stop and Save the Entry

Click the stop icon when the work is done.

Harvest will save the entry to that day automatically.

Forgot to start it? Click any past day and type the hours in as a manual entry.

如何使用 Harvest Reports & Analytics

报告与分析 lets you pull instant reports across projects, budgets, and team capacity.

以下是使用步骤。

步骤 1：打开“报告”选项卡

Click Reports in the top navigation.

Harvest opens the Time Report by default.

Step 2: Set Your Date Range and Filters

Choose a week, month, or custom range.

Filter by client, project, task, or teammate.

这就是它的样子：

✓ 检查点： A bar chart and a summary table load for the range you picked.

Step 3: Export or Drill Into a Row

Click any row to see the entries behind the number.

Export to CSV when you need the raw data elsewhere.

Bookmark the filtered view you check every week.

如何使用 Harvest 发票跟踪器

发票跟踪器 lets you convert tracked time and expenses directly into an invoice.

以下是使用步骤。

Step 1: Start a New Invoice

Go to Invoices and click + New invoice.

The invoice wizard opens with your client list.

Step 2: Pull In Uninvoiced Time

Choose the client and the billing period.

Harvest imports uninvoiced hours and expenses with a detailed breakdown.

这就是它的样子：

✓ 检查点： The draft lists every billable item with hours, rate, and total.

步骤三：审核并发送

Edit any line description, then click Send.

Your client gets an email with a payment link.

Harvest then tracks the status from Draft to Sent to Paid, and chases late payers for you.

如何使用 Harvest 集成

集成 lets you start timers inside the tools your team already opens daily.

以下是使用步骤。

步骤 1：打开集成页面

Go to Settings > Integrations.

Browse the list of connected apps.

步骤 2：安装浏览器扩展程序

Add the Harvest extension to Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

A timer button then appears inside Asana, Trello, and dozens of other tools.

这就是它的样子：

✓ 检查点： A small Harvest button shows up on tasks inside your project tool.

Step 3: Connect Your Accounting App

关联 QuickBooks Online or Xero for automatic syncing.

Invoices and payments flow both ways without manual re-entry.

Add PayPal or Stripe here as well if you want clients paying online.

如何使用 Harvest 项目管理器

专案经理 lets you create projects, assign teammates, and define how each one bills.

以下是使用步骤。

步骤 1：创建新项目

Go to the Projects section and click + New project.

Select an existing client or add a new one.

Name it something your team recognizes, not an internal job code.

Step 2: Pick the Project Type

选择按时间和材料计费、固定费用计费或不计费。

This decides how hours turn into money later.

这就是它的样子：

✓ 检查点： The project appears in your active list with the client name beside it.

Step 3: Assign Your Team

Add the teammates who will work on it.

Click Save and the project goes live.

如何使用收获预算监控

预算监控 lets you set hourly or fixed fee budgets and watch them as work progresses.

以下是使用步骤。

步骤 1：打开项目设置

Click a project, then choose Edit.

Scroll to the budget section.

Step 2: Choose a Budget Method

Set total project hours, hours per task, or total project fees.

Enter the number you agreed with the client.

这就是它的样子：

✓ 检查点： A budget bar appears on the project page showing hours used.

Step 3: Turn On Budget Alerts

Check the box for an email warning at 80 percent.

Save the project.

For retainer clients, choose the option that resets the budget every month.

How to Use Harvest Team Scheduler

团队排班 lets you track capacity and utilization to balance workloads.

以下是使用步骤。

Step 1: Invite and Configure Your Team

Go to Team and click the + Invite person button.

Choose their permission level and add their roles.

Step 2: Set Weekly Capacity

Enter how many hours each person is available per week.

Part-time staff get a lower number here.

这就是它的样子：

✓ 检查点： Each teammate shows a capacity bar next to their tracked hours.

Step 3: Review the Capacity Report

Open Reports and switch to the team view.

Anyone above their capacity line is overloaded.

How to Use Harvest Client Manager

客户管理 lets you keep client records, contacts, and default rates in one place.

以下是使用步骤。

Step 1: Add a New Client

Go to Manage > Clients and click + New client.

Enter the company name and billing address.

Step 2: Add Contact People

Add each person who should receive invoices.

Invoices then send to the right inbox automatically.

✓ 检查点： The client shows up in the dropdown when you create a project.

Step 3: Set Default Rates and Currency

Give the client a default hourly rate and currency.

Every new project inherits those settings.

How to Use Harvest Time-Off Manager

休假管理 lets you log holidays and sick days so reports show real available hours.

以下是使用步骤。

Step 1: Create Time Off Types

Go to Manage > Time off.

Add holiday, sick leave, and any other categories you need.

Step 2: Let the Team Request Days

Teammates log time off from their own timesheet.

Requests land with the account administrator.

这就是它的样子：

✓ 检查点： Approved days off show on the calendar and reduce available capacity.

Step 3: Approve and Check the Calendar

Approve requests from the time off screen.

Approved days appear in team reports.

Remaining balances update on their own as days are approved.

Harvest Pro 技巧和快捷方式

After two years of daily tracking, here are the shortcuts I actually use.

Fast Paths

大多数人错过的隐藏功能

• Non-billable analysis: Filter reports by non-billable time to find where hours disappear into admin and rework.
• Cost rates: Add what each person costs you, not just what you charge, and reports show true project margin.
• Retainer projects: Set a fixed fee project with a monthly budget to see when a retainer client has gone over.
• Timesheet approvals: Turn on approvals and set a weekly deadline so hours are locked before invoicing day.

总结常见错误以避免

Mistake #1: Tracking to Projects Instead of Tasks

Mistake #2: Setting Budgets and Never Checking Them

Mistake #3: Letting Timesheets Pile Up

收割故障排除

Problem: Time Doesn’t Show On the Invoice

原因： The project is set to Non-Billable, or the task is marked non-billable.

使固定： Open the project, change the type to Time & Materials, and mark the task billable. Then rebuild the invoice.

Problem: The Timer Keeps Running Overnight

原因： The timer was left running when the browser tab was closed.

使固定： Edit the entry from your timesheet and correct the hours. Switch Timer mode to Duration if this keeps happening.

Problem: The Browser Extension Button Is Missing

原因： The integration isn’t enabled for that app, or the extension needs permission on the site.

使固定： Open the extension settings, enable the app, refresh the page, and sign in again if prompted.

📌 笔记： If none of these fix your issue, check the Harvest help center — its short articles and setup videos cover most edge cases — then contact Harvest support.

什么是收获？

收成 is a time tracking and invoicing tool that helps professional teams track time, bill clients, and measure performance with confidence.

Think of it like a timesheet, an invoice book, and a profitability report that all talk to each other.

观看这段快速概览：

它包含以下主要特点：

• 时间追踪器： Track time with a timer or manual entries from desktop and mobile apps
• 报告与分析： Instant reports across projects, budgets, tasks, and team capacity
• 发票跟踪器： Automated invoicing that turns tracked time and expenses into bills
• 集成： Works with the tools you use every day so tracking starts fast
• 专案经理： Set up clients and projects with the right billing method
• 预算监控： Hourly or fixed fee budgets tracked as projects progress
• 团队排班： Capacity and utilization tracking that helps you avoid burnout
• 客户管理： Client records with contacts, currency, and default billing rates
• 休假管理： Time off logging that keeps capacity reports honest

如需完整评测，请参阅我们的 收获回顾.

Harvest keeps things deliberately simple. There is no AI activity scoring, no screenshots, and no mouse tracking — which is exactly why teams accept it.

收获定价

以下是 Harvest 在 2026 年的成本：

免费试用： Yes — 30 days on paid plans, no credit card needed to sign up.

退款保证： No formal guarantee, but you can downgrade to the Free plan at any time.

💰 性价比最高： Pro — unlimited projects, invoicing, and integrations for the price of one billable hour a year.

收获与替代方案

Harvest 与其他竞争对手相比如何？以下是竞争格局：

快速精选：

• 综合最佳： Harvest — tracking, invoicing, and budgets in one place
• 最佳预算： Clockify — a free tier that stays free as the team grows
• 最适合初学者： Toggl — start a timer in one click, learn nothing else
• Best for client billing: Harvest — tracked hours become an invoice in two minutes

🎯 收获替代方案

正在寻找 Harvest 的替代品？以下是一些最佳选择：

• 🔒 时间医生： Adds screenshots and activity monitoring for teams that need proof of work, not just totals.
• 💰 Clockify： Free for unlimited users, which makes it the obvious pick for large teams on no budget.
• 🏢 Clockit： Leans toward attendance, shifts, and leave management rather than client billing.
• 👶 切换： The friendliest timer on the market, with idle detection and almost no setup.
• 📊 跟踪时间： Visual timelines that show who worked on what, hour by hour.
• 🧠 记忆时间： Records what you had open all day so you can rebuild lost hours later.
• 🎯 时间线： A physical eight-sided die you flip to switch tasks — oddly effective.

完整列表请参见我们的 收获替代方案 指导。

⚔️ 收成对比

以下是Harvest与各竞争对手的对比情况：

• 收割者 vs 时间医生: Harvest wins on invoicing and team trust. Time Doctor wins if you genuinely need surveillance features.
• Harst vs Clockify: Clockify wins on price. Harvest wins on budgets, invoicing, and the reports that follow.
• 收割者 vs 时钟: Clockit is stronger for shift attendance. Harvest is stronger for billable project work.
• 收获 vs 切换: Toggl is faster to start. Harvest handles the whole path from timer to paid invoice.
• 收获与追踪时间: TrackingTime has prettier timelines. Harvest has deeper budget and profitability reporting.
• 收获 vs 记忆时间: Memtime reconstructs forgotten hours. Harvest is better once your team tracks in real time.
• 收获与时间: Timeular is a tracking gadget. Harvest is the full billing system behind it.

立即开始使用 Harst

你已经学会了如何使用 Harvest 的所有主要功能：

• ✅ 时间追踪器
• ✅ 报告与分析
• ✅ 发票跟踪器
• ✅ 集成
• ✅ 项目经理
• ✅ 预算监控
• ✅ 团队排班
• ✅ 客户管理
• ✅ 休假管理

下一步： 选择一项功能，立即试用。

Most people start with the Time Tracker.

只需不到五分钟。

常见问题解答

Harvest app 是用来做什么的？

Harvest is used to track time, manage project budgets, invoice clients, and report on team capacity. Teams use it to see where hours go and bill accurately.

Harvest app是免费的吗？

Yes. The Free plan costs $0 per seat per month and suits one person with a small number of projects. Pro is $11 and Premium is $14 per seat monthly.

Does Harvest track your screen or take screenshots?

No. Harvest does not capture screenshots, record your screen, or track mouse movement. It only logs the time entries your team starts and saves themselves.

Harst是如何记录时间的？

Two ways: start a timer while you work, or add manual entries afterwards. Both work from desktop, mobile apps, and the browser extension inside other tools.

Harvest 和 Clockify 有什么区别？

Clockify is cheaper and free for unlimited users. Harvest costs more but adds stronger invoicing, project budgets, and capacity reporting for client-billing teams.