Mattermost vs Twist
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Team Communication Tools (2026). Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Mattermost ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #8) for Remote and hybrid teams choosing a messaging and collaboration platform. Top open-source platform for teams needing total data control.
At a glance
| Mattermost | Twist | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Team Communication Tools (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Team Communication Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.6 |
| Best for | High-security and self-hosted needs | Teams prioritizing asynchronous work |
| Pricing | $$ ($10/user/mo) | $ ($6 to $8/user/mo) |
| HQ | Palo Alto, USA | Remote |
| Founded | 2016 | 2015 |
Mattermost
Top open-source platform for teams needing total data control.
mattermost.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Team Communication Tools (2026)
Twist
Best for organized, asynchronous communication via threads.
twist.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Team Communication Tools (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.