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