Twist vs Slack Connect
Twist is async communication tool from Doist that organizes conversations into threads, not a firehose, while Slack Connect is slack feature for connecting channels between different organizations securely. Twist comes in cheaper, but price alone does not tell the full story. Twist is built for remote teams wanting async-first communication, whereas Slack Connect targets organizations needing secure inter-company messaging.
At a glance
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Twist
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Slack Connect
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| Best for | Remote teams wanting async-first communication | Organizations needing secure inter-company messaging |
| Starting price | $6/user/mo | $7.25/user/mo |
| Free tier | ✓ | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Free tier available | ✓ | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Async-First | ✓ | — |
| Channels | ✓ | — |
| Cross-Org Channels | — | ✓ |
| DMs | — | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✓ | — |
| Security | — | ✓ |
| Threads | ✓ | — |
| Workflows | — | ✓ |
Twist
Strengths
- Threaded replies keep side conversations from cluttering the main channel
- Includes Async-First as a core feature, purpose-built for team communication workflows
- Free for 1 month history — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Includes channels alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
Weaknesses
- Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Notification overload is a real problem as the number of channels grows
- Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up
Slack Connect
Strengths
- Cross-organization channels let you collaborate with external partners in shared spaces
- Includes Security as a core feature, purpose-built for team communication workflows
- Affordable at $7.25/user/mo — one of the lower-priced options in the team communication category
- Includes dms alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
Weaknesses
- No free plan — you need to pay $7.25/user/mo from day one to use it
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Notification overload is a real problem as the number of channels grows
- Relatively new (founded 2020) — the feature set and integrations are still maturing
The bottom line
Pricing: Twist starts at $6/user/mo. Slack Connect starts at $7.25/user/mo. Twist is the more affordable option.
Feature gaps: Twist offers Async-First, Channels and Integrations that Slack Connect lacks. Slack Connect brings Cross-Org Channels, DMs and Security that Twist does not have.
Team fit: Twist is geared toward small teams teams, while Slack Connect is aimed at mid-size teams teams. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.
Where each tool shines: Twist's biggest strengths are: threaded replies keep side conversations from cluttering the main channel. includes async-first as a core feature, purpose-built for team communication workflows. Slack Connect's biggest strengths are: cross-organization channels let you collaborate with external partners in shared spaces. includes security as a core feature, purpose-built for team communication workflows.
Watch out for: With Twist, users commonly note that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade. With Slack Connect, the main complaint is that no free plan — you need to pay $7.25/user/mo from day one to use it.
Choose Twist if...
- You need a tool built for remote teams wanting async-first communication
- You want to save on per-user costs — Twist is $1.25/user/mo cheaper
- You specifically need Async-First and Channels
- You care about includes async-first as a core feature, purpose-built for team communication workflows
- Your team size fits the small teams profile Twist is designed for
Choose Slack Connect if...
- Your profile matches its sweet spot: organizations needing secure inter-company messaging
- You specifically need Cross-Org Channels and DMs
- You care about includes security as a core feature, purpose-built for team communication workflows
- Your team size fits the mid-size teams profile Slack Connect is designed for
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