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Google Chat vs Twist: catalog facts
Google Chat	Twist
Freemium Free with a Google account; business features come with paid Google Workspace plans.	Freemium A free plan is available, with paid plans for teams that need more.
Web	Web
Integrated with Gmail, Drive and Docs Spaces with threaded conversations	Threads keep conversations on topic Inbox collects threads for prioritizing
Requires a Google account Hosted by Google with no self-hosting option	Hosted service only, with no self-hosting Slower paced than real-time chat, which does not suit every team
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account 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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