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Campfire vs Twist: catalog facts
Campfire	Twist
Free No subscription; the code is published on GitHub.	Freemium A free plan is available, with paid plans for teams that need more.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Installs on your own server with one command Familiar layout for people coming from Slack or Teams	Threads keep conversations on topic Inbox collects threads for prioritizing
You have to run and maintain the server yourself Covers chat basics rather than a large integration ecosystem	Hosted service only, with no self-hosting Slower paced than real-time chat, which does not suit every team
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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