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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Twist

The Twist listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 19 of the 75 other team communication apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Twist has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per user / month, billed yearly. 15 of them are free or have a free plan.

19 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Twist

  1. Rocket.Chat

    Open-source, self-managed chat for security-focused teams

    • Rocket.Chat is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Rocket.Chat pricing and details

  2. Threema Work

    Encrypted business messenger from Switzerland

    • Threema Work starts at $3.00 per user / month, billed annually. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Twist has a free plan. Threema Work does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Twist lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Threema Work is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Threema Work pricing and details

  3. Element

    End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard

    • Element is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Element also covers video calls.
    Element pricing and details

  4. Wire

    End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations

    • Wire starts at €7.45 per person / month, paid annually. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Wire is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Wire also covers video calls.
    Wire pricing and details

  5. Troop Messenger

    Secure business messenger with calls, sold as SaaS or on-premise

    • Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Twist has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Troop Messenger also covers video calls.
    Troop Messenger pricing and details

  6. Voxer

    Push-to-talk voice messaging for teams

    • Voxer starts at $4.17 per user / month, billed yearly at $49.99 ($7.99 billed monthly). Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Twist lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Voxer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Voxer also covers transcription.
    Voxer pricing and details

  7. Symphony

    Secure messaging and voice for financial markets firms

    • Twist has a free plan. Symphony does not.
    • Only Twist lists a Linux app.
    • Symphony is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Symphony also covers workflow automation and whatsApp messaging.
    Symphony pricing and details

  8. Jami

    Peer-to-peer encrypted chat, calls and video conferences

    • Jami is free. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Twist lists a web app.
    • Jami is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Jami also covers video calls.
    Jami pricing and details

  9. SimpleX Chat

    Private messenger that uses no user identifiers at all

    • SimpleX Chat is free. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Twist lists a web app.
    • SimpleX Chat is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • SimpleX Chat also covers video calls.
    SimpleX Chat pricing and details

  10. Keet

    Peer-to-peer chat and video calls with no phone number needed

    • Keet is free. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Twist lists a web app.
    • Keet is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Keet also covers video calls.
    Keet pricing and details

  11. Jitsi Meet

    Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host

    • Jitsi Meet is free. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Jitsi Meet also covers video calls.
    • Twist also covers team chat and file sharing.
    Jitsi Meet pricing and details

  12. Matrix

    Open, decentralized network for chat and calls

    • Matrix is free. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Matrix is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Twist also covers file sharing.
    Matrix pricing and details

7 more that are end-to-end encrypted

All 19 in one table

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Twist?

Yes. Rocket.Chat, Threema Work, Element, Wire, Troop Messenger, Voxer, Symphony, Jami and 11 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Twist end-to-end encrypted?

The Twist listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these team communication apps are free?

Rocket.Chat, Element, Wire, Voxer, Jami, SimpleX Chat, Keet, Jitsi Meet and 7 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Twist: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.