<p>When working with your team there are situations where <a href="https://get.twist.help/hc/en-us/articles/115003629449-What-are-threads-" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">threads</a> are more effective than <a href="https://get.twist.help/hc/en-us/articles/115003629889-What-are-messages-" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">messages</a>, and vice versa. Here are some tips on when to use each.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Threads</th>
<th>Messages</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>When should I use Threads?</strong></td>
<td><strong>When should I use Messages?</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Team-wide announcements</li>
<li>Sharing big-picture, strategic ideas</li>
<li>Project updates</li>
<li>Decision making conversations</li>
<li>Conversations that may need extra people later on</li>
<li>Long term discussions</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Quickly hash things out</li>
<li>Ask a quick question</li>
<li>Get fast feedback from a small group</li>
<li>Congratulate a teammate</li>
<li>To send fun, social notes</li>
<li>Private conversations</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p><strong>Why should I use Threads?</strong></p>
</td>
<td>
<p><strong>Why should I use Messages?</strong></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Return to full, contextual conversations whether it’s 10 minutes, 2 days, or 2 weeks later</li>
<li>They’re on the record so others can stay tuned and easily refer back</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>People can reply thoughtfully on their own time without getting distracted</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Faster and more informal than emails</li>
<li>Great way to socialize with teammates</li>
<li>Conversations stay private for others, but searchable for you</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

When to use threads vs messages