Twist AlternativesTeam Collaboration Tools & Group Chat Apps like Twist

Twist is described as 'Team communication service that emphasizes conversation organization and work relevance. It does so in a way that promotes asynchronous communication for more thoughtful discourse' and is a Group Chat app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Twist for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Twist alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Slack. Other great apps like Twist are Mattermost, Quiet Chat, Element Pro and Spike.

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  1. Element icon

    Element

     791 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    313 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     
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    Element vs Twist Comments
    Ian Dorfman
    Positive
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    Both Twist and Riot.im emphasize different text channels for separating topics and focuses within a group setting. Whereas Riot.im does so in a way that's more focused on personal communication, Twist is more workplace focused.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceTwist is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Element is Privacy focused and LightweightTwist is not according to our users
  2. Slack icon

    Slack

     862 likes

    Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.

    233 Slack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Slack vs Twist Comments
    Guest
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    Twist's main selling feature is that you don't have to be always on to keep up with what's going on. It tries to NOT be a real-time messaging app. So when I'm looking for an alternative to it, the chaos of Slack is almost the antithesis of what I'm looking for.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Slack is Freemium and ProprietaryTwist is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     268 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    229 Zulip alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Zenzap

    Cloud-based platform for business chat, messaging, and task management, delivering structured communication, instant access control, integration with business tools, and business-grade security while supporting flexible workflows...

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  6. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     254 likes

    Self-hosted collaboration platform featuring chat, workflow automation, voice and video calling, screen sharing, AI capabilities, broad third-party integration support, cross-platform apps, compatibility with Slack imports, and flexible deployment options for secure team communication.

    137 Mattermost alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
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    Mattermost vs Twist Comments
    Ian Dorfman
    Positive
    0

    Like Twist, Mattermost is billed as a Slack alternative with a professional focus. Unlike either Slack or Twist, however, it is available as open source software that can be self-hosted for optimal communication and data security.

    • Mattermost is Paid and ProprietaryTwist is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mattermost is LightweightTwist is not according to our users
  7. Quiet Chat icon

    Quiet Chat

     19 likes

    Peer-to-peer group chatting over Tor and IPFS, with local-first encrypted messaging and no central servers, offers privacy-focused decentralized collaboration for teams, supporting desktop and mobile. FOSS, open to contributors, and avoids surveillance-based tracking.

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  8. Element Pro icon

    Element Pro

     4 likes

    Element Pro is a secure enterprise communication app built on the Matrix protocol, designed for organizations that need encrypted, compliant, and fully controlled collaboration. It combines real-time messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing with strong administrative...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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  10. Spike icon

    Spike

     34 likes

    Transform your email inbox into a collaborative workspace with Spike. Enjoy integrated chat-like emails, tasks, collaborative notes, and group projects. Seamlessly manage multiple accounts, organize priorities, and schedule meetings across devices.

    62 Spike alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Meta Quest
    One powerful space for all your work needs—get email, chat, notes, tasks, calendar and audio/video calls all from your inbox
     
  11. Struct icon

    Struct

     6 likes

    Real-time chat platform structured with threads, custom feeds, project tagging, and AI moderation. Provides privacy controls, instant file and code sharing, multiple viewing modes, moderator tools, light/dark modes, and unifies collaboration for organizations and communities.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Slack
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  12. Priority Matrix icon

    Priority Matrix

     31 likes

    Priority Matrix software helps managers prioritize, focus, and work smarter. It allows you to seamlessly communicate team priorities and keep track of the moving parts of your projects, promoting accountability and clarity across multiple platforms.

    146 Priority Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Online
    • Android Tablet
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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  13. Conduit Chat Server icon

    Conduit Chat Server

     7 likes

    Conduit is a simple, fast and reliable chat server powered by Matrix. Conduit is an alternative to Synapse and tries to be lightweight and easy to install, but it is still in development.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
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  14. HEY Email icon

    HEY Email

     9 likes

    Hey is a new hosted email service launched by the makers of Basecamp , which aims to organize your email inbox. Since they don’t sell ads, or invade your privacy, they charge $99/year for HEY

    105 HEY Email alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
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    HEY Email vs Twist Comments
    andrefarzat
    Negative
    1

    Hey is a hosted email service, has nothing to do with workplace communication like Twist

    • HEY Email is Paid and ProprietaryTwist is Freemium and Proprietary
    • HEY Email is Privacy focusedTwist is not according to our users
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    Zenchat

     2 likes

    Zenchat combines messaging and task management, letting users turn messages into tasks for streamlined collaboration. It supports task-related and topic-based chats while integrating with the Zenkit Suite. Features include SSO, SCIM provisioning, and audio/video messaging, with free and paid plans available.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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