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Twist vs Grasshopper

Twist logo

Twist

Communication & Collaboration

Distraction-free team communication

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Communication & Collaboration

The entrepreneur's phone system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Twist and Grasshopper actually diverge.

Attributes where Twist and Grasshopper differ
AttributeTwistGrasshopper
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2014Unknown

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

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 Twist

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

Only in Grasshopper

Nothing recorded that Twist does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

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

Grasshopper

No use cases recorded yet. See the Grasshopper review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Twist

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

Grasshopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

Which should you pick?

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

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

Questions people ask

Is Twist or Grasshopper better?
Neither clearly leads. Twist starts at Free and Grasshopper at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Twist or Grasshopper?
Twist has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Twist and On request for Grasshopper.
Does Twist or Grasshopper run on more platforms?
Twist runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Grasshopper runs on Web.
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 is Twist best used for?
Twist is most often used for asynchronous threaded team communication for distributed teams, keeping decisions in searchable threads rather than a real time chat stream, coordinating across time zones without expecting immediate replies. Of those, asynchronous threaded team communication for distributed teams and keeping decisions in searchable threads rather than a real time chat stream are not what Grasshopper is typically brought in for.
What can Twist do that Grasshopper cannot?
Twist covers Topic-based chat, Threading, File attachments, Search.
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