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Twist

Asynchronous team communication organized in threads

Twist is a team messaging app from Doist that organizes discussions into threads, designed for calmer, async communication in remote teams.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Categories: Team Communication

Twist is an alternative to

Slack · Microsoft Teams

Twist compared with similar tools

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
TwistFree plan––Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ZulipFree planYesYesWeb, Self-hosted, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
ChantyFree plan––Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
GeekbotFree plan––Web
CampfireFree–YesWeb, Self-hosted
Rocket.ChatFree planYesYesWeb, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
MattermostFree planYesYesWeb, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

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Questions

Is Twist free?

Twist is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Twist run on?

Twist is available for Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android.

What are some alternatives to Twist?

Similar indie products include Zulip, Chanty, Geekbot, Campfire and 4 more.

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