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Grasshopper vs Twist

Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Software

The entrepreneur's phone system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Twist logo

Twist

Software

Distraction-free team communication

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Twist has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries; Twist the free plan only exposes the last 1 month of comments and messages; older history is hidden until you upgrade

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grasshopper and Twist actually diverge.

Attributes where Grasshopper and Twist differ
AttributeGrasshopperTwist
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Grasshopper

Nothing recorded that Twist does not also cover.

Only in Twist

  • Topic-based chat
  • Threading
  • File attachments
  • Search
  • Notifications control
  • Integrations
  • Mobile apps
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Grasshopper

No use cases recorded yet. See the Grasshopper review.

Twist

  • Asynchronous threaded team communication for distributed teamsnot Grasshopper
  • Keeping decisions in searchable threads rather than a real time chat streamnot Grasshopper
  • Coordinating across time zones without expecting immediate repliesnot Grasshopper

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Grasshopper

  • Available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
  • Plans start at $14/month only under a promotional discount of up to $75 off select plans, meaning the advertised entry price is not the standing rate

Twist

  • The free plan only exposes the last 1 month of comments and messages; older history is hidden until you upgrade
  • The free plan caps integrations at 5 and file storage at 5 GB
  • Full message history, unlimited integrations, unlimited storage and priority support all require the Unlimited plan at US$6 per user per month
  • Both plans cap the workspace at 500 internal member accounts and 500 external guest accounts

Pricing, plan by plan

Grasshopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

Twist

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited topics
    • Message history
    • File sharing
  • Pro$5/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced search
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Grasshopper if

Nothing in the data separates Grasshopper from Twist on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Grasshopper review

Choose Twist if

  • You need topic-based chat.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want threading.
Twist review

Questions people ask

Is Grasshopper or Twist better?
Neither clearly leads. Grasshopper starts at On request and Twist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grasshopper or Twist?
Twist has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Grasshopper and Free for Twist.
Does Grasshopper or Twist run on more platforms?
Grasshopper runs on Web. Twist runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Twist for free?
Yes. Twist has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Grasshopper starts at On request.
What can Grasshopper do that Twist cannot?
Twist covers Topic-based chat, Threading, File attachments, Search.
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