Harvest vs Nexa
The Real Comparison for Copywriters

Harvest
$13/mo ($156/yr)
VS
Nexa
$279 once — own forever
or 3 payments of $99
Break even: 21.5 months. Save $244 over 3 years.
"I compared Harvest and Nexa side by side. The math wasn't even close. $523 over 3 years vs $279 once. Switched and never looked back."
— Copywriter, Nexa customer

The verdict for copywriters: Harvest is solid software, but at $13/month it costs $523 over 3 years. Nexa does most of what Harvest does for $279 once. For solo copywriters and small teams, Nexa is the better deal.

Choose Nexa if:

  • You're done paying monthly forever
  • You're a solo operator or small team (1-5)
  • You need time-tracker, Invoicing, Connect CRM in one purchase in one tool
  • You're tired of price increases
  • You want to own your tools like you own your equipment

Choose Harvest if:

  • You have a large team (10+) needing enterprise features
  • You're deeply invested in Harvest's specific workflow
  • You need a feature Nexa doesn't have yet

What Harvest Actually Costs Copywriters

The 3-Year Damage

Year 1$156
Year 2 (+11.4% inflation)$174
Year 3$194
Total lost to Harvest$523

Nexa: $279. Once. You keep $244. And you own it — no more "we're updating our pricing" emails.

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

Feature-by-Feature

FeatureHarvestNexa
Invoicing
Scheduling
CRM
Time Tracking
Full Accounting✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
Price$13/mo$279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Total$523$279
You own it?No — stop paying, lose accessYes — forever
"The feature comparison convinced me. Nexa does 90% of what Harvest does — for 10% of the 3-year cost. And I actually own it."
— Copywriter

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Switching from Harvest

1
Export your data — Go to Settings → Manage → Export. Download time entries, invoices, and expenses.
2
Set up Nexa — 10-minute setup. Import your client list and project structure.
3
Start tracking in Nexa — Begin using Nexa time tracker. Import historical time data if needed.
4
Cancel Harvest — Cancel subscription. Download a final export for your records.
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Copywriters are switching from Harvest every week.

The math doesn't lie.

What This Means for Copywriters

You're writing landing page copy for Client A, email sequences for Client B, and blog posts for Client C — all due this week. You switch between projects so often your Toggl timer is meaningless by Friday. Client A wants 'one more pass' on the headline — that's revision 5 on a project that included 2 rounds. You need to invoice three clients, follow up on a late payment, and somehow find time to pitch two new prospects before the retainer pipeline dries up.

Copywriters deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Tracking time across multiple concurrent retainer clients. Scope creep on 'just tweak the headline' requests. Feast-or-famine income cycles. Clients not understanding that revisions beyond the contract cost money. Harvest charges $13/month on top of these daily realities. The median copywriter earns $52,000/year — $156/year in software subscriptions is a significant percentage of that income, paid every year, forever.

Nexa is $279 once. Invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, accounting — all connected, built for copywriters. You own it like you own your Laptop and ergonomic desk setup.

What copywriters actually deal with

A day in the life of a copywriter

You're writing landing page copy for Client A, email sequences for Client B, and blog posts for Client C — all due this week. You switch between projects so often your Toggl timer is meaningless by Friday. Client A wants 'one more pass' on the headline — that's revision 5 on a project that included 2 rounds. You need to invoice three clients, follow up on a late payment, and somehow find time to pitch two new prospects before the retainer pipeline dries up.

The tools a working copywriter actually owns

Why copywriters leave the big platforms

Where copywriters actually talk shop

Local copywriters on Nexa

Real copywriters near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a copywriter? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every copywriter on Nexa →

FAQ

Is Nexa really a Harvest replacement?

For solo copywriters and small teams, yes. invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting — all for $279 once. Harvest may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

What does Harvest do that Nexa doesn't?

Harvest has features like Clean, simple interface and Automatic invoice generation from time that some businesses rely on. For most solo copywriters, these aren't dealbreakers.

How fast does Nexa pay for itself?

At $13/month, Nexa pays for itself in 21.5 months. After that: $156 saved every year.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Nexa 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.

"$523 over 3 years to Harvest. Or $279 once for Nexa. I own my tools now. No more renting software."
— Copywriter, Nexa owner

$523 Over 3 Years. Or $279 Once (or 3 × $99).

Own your tools. Stop renting your software.

Get Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
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