Is Tillage a replacement for Harvest?
Tillage is focused on agency quote-to-cash workflows. Teams that rely heavily on Harvest time tracking can keep that stack and layer Tillage on top for quoting, contracts, and invoicing operations.
Harvest Alternative
The Harvest Alternative for Agency Quote-to-Cash
Harvest is excellent for time tracking and reporting. Tillage helps agencies add AI-powered quoting, contract automation, and project profitability controls to complete the quote-to-cash flow.
Tillage vs. Harvest: Side-by-Side
| Feature | Tillage | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Quote Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom AI Prompt Controls | ✓ Tailor quote voice and style | Varies by platform |
| Professional Quote Templates | ✓ | Basic estimates |
| Contract Workflow from Accepted Quote | ✓ Automated | Manual/Separate |
| Built-in eSignatures | ✓ Included in contract flow | Varies by platform |
| Project Profitability Tracking | ✓ Real-time | Basic reports |
| Margin Guardrails (Variance + Profit Targets) | ✓ Built-in | Manual setup |
| Online Payments | ✓ Stripe (cards + ACH) | ✓ Via Stripe |
| Platform Fee Model | ✓ 1% on Free, 0% on Premium | Processing fees apply |
| Convenience Fee Controls | ✓ Optional convenience fees to offset processing | Varies by platform |
| Import Harvest Data | ✓ Easy migration | N/A |
| Recurring Invoices | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated Payment Schedules | ✓ Installment, recurring, milestone, percentage | Varies by platform |
| Auto-Seeded Invoices from Schedule | ✓ Generated automatically | Varies by platform |
| Free Plan | ✓ Forever | Limited |
| Pricing Model | Free + Premium | Per-seat paid plans |
Why Agencies Switch from Harvest to Tillage
AI-Powered Quoting
Harvest's estimates are basic. Tillage uses AI to generate comprehensive quotes with suggested line items, profitability calculations, and smart pricing recommendations.
Automated Contracts
Turn accepted quotes into signed contracts instantly. No more manual contract creation or juggling multiple tools for your quote-to-cash workflow.
Real-Time Profitability
See project profit margins in real-time, not buried in reports. Track which services are most profitable and make data-driven pricing decisions.
Easy Data Migration
Import your clients and project data from Harvest with ease. We can even set up a custom integration if you need it—just reach out.
Common Questions and Objections
Can I move from Harvest without disrupting billing?
Yes. Most agencies migrate in phases by importing clients and active work first, then transitioning invoice and contract workflows after internal validation.
Why switch if Harvest already supports invoicing?
Many agencies switch when they need stronger quoting workflows, contract automation, and project-level margin controls that are central to agency profitability.
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