Twist

An async-first team messaging app from Doist that organises conversations into threads.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
Approved reviews: 0
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About Twist

Twist, made by Doist, the company behind Todoist, is designed for teams that want calmer, asynchronous communication. Instead of a fast-moving chat stream, each channel holds titled threads, so discussions stay on topic and can be read and answered hours later without losing context, and an inbox collects threads that need your attention. Direct messages exist for quick exchanges, but the product nudges teams toward thoughtful, long-form posts. There are no calls or video built in. The free plan keeps one month of comments and messages accessible and allows a handful of integrations, while the Unlimited plan, priced per user per month, unlocks full history, unlimited integrations and storage. Apps cover web, Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. It suits remote and distributed teams across time zones that want less real-time pressure than Slack.

Best for: Remote teams across time zones that prefer threaded, asynchronous discussion.

What works

Threads keep discussions organised and easy to catch up on
Calmer, less interruptive than real-time chat
Simple pricing with one paid plan

Why people leave

Free plan only keeps one month of history accessible
No built-in voice or video calls
Async style doesn't suit teams needing quick back-and-forth

Top Twist alternatives

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1
Zulip
Open-source chat with topic threads, mixing real-time and async.
65.3
2
Slack
Real-time chat with threads and a huge ecosystem.
64.8
3
Campfire
Simple, self-hosted chat with a one-time setup and no subscription.
59.6
4
Google Chat
Threaded spaces included with Google Workspace.
57.2
5
Mattermost
Self-hosted chat with threads and playbooks.
50.5

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Twist: common questions

Is Twist free?

Twist has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan history: 1 month (checked on Twist's own site).

Is Twist open source?

No, Twist is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Zulip, Campfire and Mattermost.

What platforms does Twist run on?

Twist is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Twist?

The highest-ranked Twist alternatives right now are Zulip, Slack and Campfire. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Twist facts

4 of 4 verified

Free plan history: 1 month; Checked Oct 25, 2026twist.com(opens source in a new tab); “Access up to 1 month of comments and messages”
Free plan integrations: Up to 5; Checked Oct 25, 2026twist.com(opens source in a new tab); “Up to 5 integrations”
Unlimited plan: Full history and unlimited integrations; Checked Oct 25, 2026twist.com(opens source in a new tab); “Access full history of comments and messages Unlimited integrations”
Approach: Async, thread-based; Checked Oct 25, 2026twist.com(opens source in a new tab); “Twist is an async messaging app that makes collaboration easy from anywhere by using threads to organize your conversations.”