Twist

Where teams communicate without the chaos

Freemium

About Twist

Twist is the anti-Slack—built by Doist (creators of Todoist) for teams that value deep work over instant responses. Instead of real-time chat channels, Twist organizes communication into threaded conversations that don't demand immediate attention. Every message lives in a specific thread within a channel, making discussions searchable and preventing information from getting lost in scroll. The result: fewer interruptions, better documentation, and a calmer work environment. Free tier includes 1 month of searchable history; Unlimited ($6/user/month) provides full history and integrations. Ideal for remote-first and async teams, but requires cultural commitment to async work—teams expecting Slack-like responsiveness will struggle.

Key Features

Thread-first architecture for organized discussions

Inbox that surfaces only threads you're involved in

Channels organized by topic, not urgency

Full-text search across all conversations

Integration with Todoist for task creation

Guest access for external collaborators

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Dramatically reduces interruptions and notification fatigue
• Conversations stay organized and searchable
• Built for async—no expectation of instant responses
• Made by Doist—reliable, privacy-focused company
• Affordable pricing at $6/user/month

Cons

• Requires team-wide commitment to async culture
• Learning curve for teams used to Slack
• Smaller integration ecosystem than Slack
• Less suitable for teams needing real-time communication

Best For

Remote-first and distributed teams Teams prioritizing deep work over responsiveness Organizations struggling with Slack notification overload Async-native companies and digital nomads