Twist
Work communication that won't distract you all day
Twist is an asynchronous messaging app for teams that organizes conversations into threads and channels, helping distributed and remote groups keep work discussions on topic and accessible without constant interruptions. It aims to replace real-time chat pressure with calmer, more deliberate communication.
Core features include structured channels by topic or project, thread-based discussions, an inbox for prioritizing threads, private one-on-one messages, and configurable notifications. Twist offers integrations across categories such as productivity tracking, calendars, automation, messaging, project management, and task management, along with a developer API for custom automations. Admin controls support roles for admins, members, and guests, with guest access limited to invited channels. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, hosted on AWS with automatic backups.
Twist is suited to teams seeking async communication, including remote and hybrid organizations. It is packaged with a free plan limited to one month of message history, up to five integrations, and 5 GB of file storage, and a paid Unlimited plan with full history, unlimited integrations and storage, and priority support. Billing is per user, with options for yearly or monthly cycles; single-channel guests are free, while multi-channel guests are billed like members on the paid plan.
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