Element vs Twist

Element Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging client built on the Matrix protocol.

CommunicationFreeOpen Source

Twist Async-first team communication app organized by threads rather than real-time chat, from the makers of Todoist.

Quick Facts

ElementCompanyDoist

2016Year Launched2017

FreePricing ModelFreemium

YesOpen SourceNo

CommunicationCategoryCommunication

macOS, Windows, LinuxPlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Element

CompanyElement

Year Launched2016

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux

Twist

CompanyDoist

Year Launched2017

Pricing ModelFreemium

Open SourceNo

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Element

Free

Open Source: Free/One-time

Twist

Freemium

Free: $0/monthly

Pro: Custom/monthly per seat

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