Twist
Twist: A structured team chat app for asynchronous, thread-focused collaboration. Ranked #16 of 63 in Team Chat Apps by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for async, thread-focused teams.
At a glance
- Editor score7.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forAsync, thread-focused teams
- Free planYes
- Paid from$6/user/mo
- Guest accessYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Channels and threads keep project discussions organized
- Search, inbox controls, and snoozing support focused async work
- Web, desktop, mobile, API, and broad integrations support varied workflows
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan includes only one month of comments and messages
- The Free plan allows up to five integrations
- The Unlimited plan costs $6 per user per month with annual billing
Our verdict on Twist
Twist is an asynchronous team communication app for distributed and flexible teams. It organizes work across channels, threaded discussions, comments, direct messages, and custom groups, giving teams a structured alternative to fast-moving chat streams. Search across threads and messages, an inbox for prioritizing active discussions, notification controls, and snoozing are designed for teams that do not need every conversation handled in real time. File, document, and image sharing also support day-to-day project coordination.
The plan structure is straightforward. The Free plan costs $0 per user per month and includes up to one month of comments and messages, up to five integrations, up to 5 GB of file storage, up to 500 internal member accounts, and up to 500 external guest accounts. Unlimited costs $6 per user per month with annual billing. It adds full history of comments and messages, unlimited integrations, unlimited file storage, priority support, and unlimited internal and external guest accounts. Teams comparing plans should focus on history, integration volume, storage, and membership limits rather than chat features alone.
Twist also fits teams with varied platforms and connected workflows. It is available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and through an API. Integrations include Todoist, Asana, CircleCI, GitHub Notifications, GitLab, Jira Software, Make, n8n, Pipedream, Zapier, Google Calendar, Calendly, and several file-storage services. The public API can create and manage workspaces, channels, threads, and messages. Twist is a strong fit for teams that value searchable, asynchronous discussion and controlled notifications. Teams seeking a more real-time conversation model should consider whether its thread-first structure matches their communication style.
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Twist fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $6/user/mo |
| Channels | Yes |
| Guest access | Yes |
| Message history | Limited |
| Integrations | Todoist, Asana, CircleCI, GitHub, GitLab, Jira Software, Make, n8n, Pipedream, Zapier, Google Calendar, Calendly, Jitsi Meet, Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Sheets, OneDrive, Box, Trello |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Maximum members | 500 users |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 19 integrations: Todoist, Asana, CircleCI, GitHub, GitLab, Jira Software … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | twist.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Twist integrations
Twist lists 19 integrations on its own site.
- Todoist
- Asana
- CircleCI
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Jira Software
- Make
- n8n
- Pipedream
- Zapier
- Google Calendar
- Calendly
- Jitsi Meet
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Google Sheets
- OneDrive
- Box
- Trello
Alternatives to Twist
- Microsoft TeamsA broad team chat workspace with a free plan and deep Microsoft 365 integration.9.4
- SlackA capable team-chat hub for integration-heavy teams, with limited free history.9.3
- Zoho CliqA broad team chat suite with strong Zoho ecosystem fit and a capable free plan.9.1
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