Twist — Communication

What is Twist?

Twist is an async messaging app designed for flexible teams that want organized, distraction-free communication. Unlike traditional chat apps that demand instant replies, Twist uses threads to keep conversations on-topic and easily searchable. It solves the problem of important information getting buried in noisy group chats and reduces the pressure to respond immediately.

Who is it for?

Twist is ideal for remote, hybrid, and distributed teams who prioritize deep work and thoughtful collaboration. It’s especially suited for managers, developers, writers, and knowledge workers who find real-time chat tools too distracting. It is NOT for teams that require instant, real-time messaging (e.g., sales floors or customer support hotlines).

Key problem solved

Traditional tools like Slack often bury key decisions in endless chit-chat and create pressure to be 'always on'. Twist restructures work communication around threads and async responses, so team members can reply calmly when they're ready, and past context is always accessible. This reduces digital stress and fosters better work-life balance.

What makes it different

Twist offers structured channels by topic or project, smart notifications that let you prioritize, and easy onboarding with full thread history. It also supports private messages, integrations with popular apps, and custom automations. Unlike many competitors, Twist is independent and bootstrapped, focusing on user well-being over engagement metrics.

• Thread-based conversations — Keep discussions organized and on-topic; no more important info buried in chit-chat.
• Structured channels — Organize by topic, project, or client for better visibility across teams.
• Smart notifications — Inbox gathers threads in one place; prioritize what matters and reduce anxiety.
• Async messaging — Respond when ready, with no pressure to be always online—perfect for deep work.
• Private messages — One-on-one chats with gifs, emojis, and feedback; keep work banter separate from threads.
• Full history & context — Easily search past threads for onboarding or reference; data never deleted.
• Integrations & automations — Bring your existing apps and create custom automations to streamline workflows.

Twist pricing: from €6/user/mo.

For comparison: the median starting price in Communication is $15.99/month, measured across 153 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →

Free Plan

€0 per user per month. Includes up to 1 month of comment/message history, up to 5 integrations, up to 5 GB file storage, standard support, up to 500 internal members, and up to 500 external guests.

Unlimited Plan

€6 per user per month (billed yearly or monthly). Includes full history of comments and messages, unlimited integrations, unlimited file storage, priority support, unlimited internal members, and unlimited external guests. No free trial noted, but you can start with the Free plan and upgrade anytime.

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