Twist Review 2026
by Doist
Async-first team communication organized in threads, not a firehose.
Starting Price
Free
Pricing Model
freemium
Free Tier
Yes
Category
Async Communication
Overview
Twist, from the makers of Todoist, replaces real-time chat pressure with organized threads. Every conversation has a clear topic, so team knowledge stays searchable and the inbox is calm.
Pros
- ✓Thread-first keeps context intact
- ✓Calm, non-urgent communication culture
- ✓Good for global async teams
Cons
- ✗Not suited for fast-moving real-time coordination
- ✗No native video calls
- ✗Smaller user base than Slack
Key Features
- Threaded channels
- Inbox for mentions
- Message scheduling
- Integrations
- Message history (paid)
Pricing
Free tier (unlimited users, 1 month of message history). Unlimited from $6/user/mo.
Check current pricing on Twist →Who is Twist for?
Async-first and remote teams who value focused, organized communication over real-time urgency
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Twist free?
Yes, Twist offers a free tier. Paid plans start at $0/mo.
How much does Twist cost?
Twist starts at $0/mo, with a free tier available. Free tier (unlimited users, 1 month of message history). Unlimited from $6/user/mo.
What is Twist used for?
Async-first team communication organized in threads, not a firehose. Async-first and remote teams who value focused, organized communication over real-time urgency
Is Twist worth it?
Twist's main strengths are thread-first keeps context intact and calm, non-urgent communication culture. The main drawback is not suited for fast-moving real-time coordination.
What are the best alternatives to Twist?
There are several strong alternatives to Twist in the Team Communication category. See our full comparison on the Twist alternatives page for a ranked list.