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Self-hosted alternatives to Twist

The Twist listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 20 of the 75 other team communication apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Twist has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per user / month, billed yearly. 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

20 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. 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

  9. 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

  10. Teamwire

    GDPR-focused business messenger hosted in Germany

    • Teamwire starts at €79 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually. Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Twist has a free plan. Teamwire does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Twist lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Teamwire is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Teamwire 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. Openfire

    Open-source XMPP chat server you run on your own hardware

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

8 more that can be self-hosted

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Twist?

Yes. Zulip, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, ONCE Campfire, Stoat, Element, Wire, Troop Messenger and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Twist be self-hosted?

The Twist listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these team communication apps are free?

Zulip, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, ONCE Campfire, Stoat, Element, Wire, Twake and 9 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.