Twake is a secure, open-source collaboration suite alternative to Slack, developed by LINAGORA in Europe. It offers seamless integration of team chat, email, file storage, calendars, Kanban task management, and video conferencing under one workspace available in SaaS, private cloud, and fully self-hosted environments
Key features include:
- Open Source & Transparent: Modular architecture with Twake Chat, Mail, and Drive, all under an OSI-approved license, allowing full code access and auditability .
- Unified Collaboration: Team channels, direct messaging, discussion boards, shared calendars, Kanban boards, task lists, and OnlyOffice-powered document editing—all in one place .
- Secure & Privacy-Focused: End-to-end encrypted database and file storage, SSL/TLS and WebSocket security, and GDPR compliance with EU-based hosting .
- Flexible Deployment: Supports on-premises via Docker, private cloud, or LINAGORA’s hosted SaaS, including guest access features and cross-platform desktop/mobile support .
- Extensible Ecosystem: Bridges to external apps like Telegram, Signal; integrations with Zapier, Jitsi, OnlyOffice, and APIs for custom workflows .
Use cases include:
- Secure, collaborative alternative to Slack, Microsoft Teams, Trello, or Google Workspace .
- Project and task management with Kanban and calendar.
- Hosted or self-hosted digital workplace for privacy-sensitive enterprises.
- Cross-team collaboration including external partners and guest contributors.
- Document collaboration and secure email workflows.
