Harvest price surge shocks SMEs after acquisition triggers 1500% SaaS bill hike

UK users of Harvest’s invoicing software report dramatic price increases after the company’s acquisition by Bending Spoons, moving to usage-based pricing and ending flat per-user fees; bills for some firms jumped from about $95/month to over $2,100, sparking backlash over transparency and prompting migration to alternatives, though Harvest offered a short-term discount. The price shift is framed as a monetization move following the takeover, consistent with other acquisitions by Bending Spoons (Evernote, WeTransfer, Vimeo).