For Xero billing, Harvest and Toggl Track solve different parts of the job. Harvest can copy invoices to Xero. Toggl's standard Xero connection adds a timer to the browser; it does not turn those entries into Xero invoices.
Compare the Xero connection
| Option | What you get | What to arrange |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest | Copy invoices prepared in Harvest to Xero. | Decide where invoices are sent and payments recorded. |
| Toggl browser extension | Start a Toggl timer while working in Xero. | Prepare the client invoice separately. |
| Custom Toggl integration | An invoicing workflow built for a particular business. | Confirm scope, implementation, maintenance and price. |
Sources checked 7 September 2026: Harvest's integration, Toggl's browser extension and Toggl's custom integration example.
If you want a ready-made billing connection
Harvest is the closer fit of these two standard offerings. You can prepare the invoice from your tracked work and copy it across, rather than assembling it again in Xero.
Test it with an actual billing period before deciding the connection is insufficient. Our Harvest + Xero guide explains draft handling, payment direction and common missing-invoice checks.
If you prefer recording time in Toggl
The extension works with a free Toggl account. Enable Xero in the extension's settings, then use the timer inside Xero. Your time entries and reports remain in Toggl.
Toggl offers custom Xero invoice automation. Ask for a quote; the browser extension does not include it.
Ask for a demonstration using your rates, descriptions and client records. Also ask who fixes the connection when either product changes.
For other options, compare the Xero time tracking add-ons by billing workflow, or use the switching checklist once you have chosen.
