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Twake alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Twake alternative is Matrix (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Twake compared with 5 alternatives: Element, Matrix, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat and Zulip.
Twake has a free plan. Paid plans start at €4.00 per month. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TwakeThis tool | Free plan · from €4.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Element | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Matrix | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mattermost | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Rocket.Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zulip | Free plan · from $3.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Twake starts at about $4.47 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 2 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Matrix and Zulip.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Twake
Element
End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard
- Element also lists a web app.
- Element is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Element also covers video calls.
- Element does not cover calendar, which Twake does.
Suits: Governments and regulated organizations that self-host encrypted chat
Matrix
Open, decentralized network for chat and calls
- Matrix is free.
- Matrix also lists a web app.
- Matrix is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Matrix does not cover calendar and file sharing, which Twake does.
Suits: Organizations that want to own their chat data on their own domain
Mattermost
Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards
- Mattermost also lists a web app.
- Mattermost also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and AI agents.
- Mattermost does not cover calendar and file sharing, which Twake does.
Suits: Organizations that must keep chat on their own servers or air-gapped networks
Rocket.Chat
Open-source, self-managed chat for security-focused teams
- Rocket.Chat also lists a web app.
- Rocket.Chat is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Rocket.Chat does not cover calendar, which Twake does.
Suits: Organizations that must host chat themselves for data sovereignty
Zulip
Open-source team chat that organizes channels by topic
- Zulip starts at $3.50 per user / month self-hosted (billed monthly); Cloud from $6.67 billed annually.
- Zulip also lists a web app.
- Zulip does not cover calendar, which Twake does.
Suits: Distributed teams that prefer asynchronous, topic-organized conversations
Limits worth knowing in Twake
- The plans page was readable only in French, with prices in euros; storage and mailbox size, not chat, differ between plans.
- The Office document editor is not included on the free plan.
- No annual prices or business seat prices are shown; the company plan is quoted on request.
- Video conferencing inside Twake Chat is marked coming soon on the Chat page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Twake?
The alternatives to Twake in this directory are Element, Matrix, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat and Zulip. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Twake.
Is there a free alternative to Twake?
Yes. Matrix is free to use. Element, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat and Zulip have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.