vsSlack vs Twist
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Only Slack is available on Linux.
| Feature | Slack | Twist |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Where work happens | Threaded team chat that respects time zones |
| License | Freemium | Freemium |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 7 | 0 |
| Page views | 454 | 82 |
About Slack
Slack is the channel-based messaging platform that organizes team communication by topic. It integrates with thousands of tools, supports huddles and clips, and replaces long email threads with searchable conversations. Free tier limits message history; paid plans unlock archives and workflow automation.
About Twist
Twist is Doist’s slower team chat: threads stay organized, notifications stay quiet, and async work is the default. It is the opposite of Slack’s always-on channel firehose. Good for distributed teams that do not want to live in real-time chat.