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Open-source alternatives to Twist

Twist is not described as open source on its own site. 22 of the 75 other team communication apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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

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

The 12 closest to Twist

  1. 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. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Zulip is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zulip vs TwistZulip pricing and details

  2. Mattermost

    Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards

    • Mattermost is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mattermost also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and AI agents.
    • Twist also covers file sharing.
    Mattermost vs TwistMattermost pricing and details

  3. 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

  4. ONCE Campfire

    Self-hosted group chat from 37signals, free and open source

    • ONCE Campfire is free. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Twist lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • ONCE Campfire is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ONCE Campfire pricing and details

  5. Stoat

    Open-source group chat for friends and communities

    • Stoat is free. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Stoat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Stoat pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Twake

    Open-source workplace suite with chat, mail and drive

    • Twake starts at €4.00 per month. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Twist lists a web app.
    • Twake is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Twake also covers calendar.
    Twake pricing and details

  9. 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

  10. Pidgin

    Desktop chat client that connects to many chat networks at once

    • Pidgin is free. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Twist lists a web app.
    • Only Twist lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Pidgin is open source, according to its own site.
    Pidgin pricing and details

  11. Tinode

    Open-source instant messaging server you host or rent

    • Tinode starts at $1.50 per user / month (Cloud). Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Twist lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Tinode is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Twist also covers file sharing.
    Tinode pricing and details

  12. 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 more that are open source

All 22 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Twist?

Yes. Zulip, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, ONCE Campfire, Stoat, Element, Wire, Twake and 14 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Twist open source?

Twist is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.