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TeamViewer vs Twist

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TeamViewer

Communication

Remote access and support software from Germany, used for connecting to computers anywhere

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Twist logo

Twist

Communication

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: TeamViewer pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact; Twist the free plan only exposes the last 1 month of comments and messages; older history is hidden until you upgrade
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TeamViewer and Twist actually diverge.

Attributes where TeamViewer and Twist differ
AttributeTeamViewerTwist
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Communication).

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 TeamViewer

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.

TeamViewer

  • Providing remote technical support without physical presencenot Twist
  • Monitoring real-time endpoint data across distributed workforcesnot Twist
  • Guiding warehouse operations with vision-guided smart glassesnot Twist
  • Automating remediation to prevent recurring problemsnot Twist
  • Achieving 99.99% picking accuracy with AR logisticsnot Twist

Twist

  • Asynchronous team communication and project collaborationnot TeamViewer
  • Teams requiring unlimited message history and integrationsnot TeamViewer
  • Remote-first organizations minimizing synchronous meetingsnot TeamViewer
  • Distributed teams across multiple time zonesnot TeamViewer

Where each one falls short

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

TeamViewer

  • Pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact
  • Add-on modules (Asset Management, Endpoint Protection, Device Monitoring, Assist AR Lite, Mobile Device Management) are sold separately from the core license, only offered with a 30-day free trial before charges apply

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

TeamViewer

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TeamViewer review.

Twist

Free
  • Free PlanFree
    • Access up to 1 month of comments and messages
    • Up to 5 integrations
    • 5 GB storage
  • Unlimited Plan$6/month
    • Full history of comments and messages
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Unlimited file storage

Which should you pick?

Choose TeamViewer if

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

TeamViewer 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 TeamViewer or Twist better?
Neither clearly leads. TeamViewer 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, TeamViewer or Twist?
Twist has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for TeamViewer and Free for Twist.
Does TeamViewer or Twist run on more platforms?
TeamViewer 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. TeamViewer starts at On request.
What is TeamViewer best used for?
TeamViewer is most often used for providing remote technical support without physical presence, monitoring real-time endpoint data across distributed workforces, guiding warehouse operations with vision-guided smart glasses, automating remediation to prevent recurring problems. Of those, providing remote technical support without physical presence and monitoring real-time endpoint data across distributed workforces are not what Twist is typically brought in for.
What can TeamViewer do that Twist cannot?
Twist covers Topic-based chat, Threading, File attachments, Search.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TeamViewer: How is TeamViewer priced?

TeamViewer uses an annual subscription model with payment via Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, PayPal, or bank transfers. Pricing depends on your license tier (Single Users, Teams, Enterprise, or ONE Platform), but specific rates are not published. Contact sales for a quote.

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Twist: How much does Twist cost?

Twist offers a free plan with access to 1 month of message history and 5 GB storage. The Unlimited plan costs $6 per user per month with full message history and unlimited storage.

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TeamViewer: Does TeamViewer offer any add-ons?

Yes, TeamViewer offers add-ons including Asset Management, Endpoint Protection, Device Monitoring, Assist AR Lite, and Mobile Device Management. Add-on pricing is based on endpoints, users, or storage with volume discounts available. All add-ons include 30-day free trials.

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Twist: What is included in Twist's free plan?

The free plan includes access to up to one month of comments and messages, up to 5 integrations, 5 GB storage, and standard support.

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Twist: How is Twist priced for large teams?

Organizations with 200+ employees should contact [email protected] for custom enterprise pricing. Single-channel guests remain free on both tiers, while multi-channel guests on Unlimited are billed as regular members.

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