# Doist

> Fully remote software company behind productivity tools Todoist and Twist

Doist is a bootstrapped, remote-first software company known for developing the task manager Todoist and the team messaging platform Twist. Operating asynchronously across dozens of countries since 2011, it is widely recognized as a benchmark for sustainable remote work culture and international hiring.

Website: https://doist.com/

## What it is for

- Find remote tech job openings in software engineering, design, and operations
- Study best practices for asynchronous remote work and company handbooks
- Explore productivity software tools built for personal and team task management

## Features

- Fully remote and asynchronous operational model operating across 35+ countries
- Creator of popular productivity software including Todoist and Twist
- Public company handbook detailing internal operations and culture
- Standardized 40-hour workweek policy with generous paid time off
- Twice-yearly in-person team retreats around the world

## Pricing

Freemium. Company profile; products offer free tiers and paid plans

## Details

- Type: Website
- Category: [Productivity](https://xiry.app/topics/productivity.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- For: Remote job seekers, software developers, and distributed team managers
- Alternative to: Automattic, GitLab, Buffer, Basecamp
- Tags: remote work, async work, todoist, hiring, careers, productivity

## Why it was saved

- [@networkio, 19 May 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ1K3-BMCWE/): A fully asynchronous, remote-first employer hiring internationally for development, design, and operations at $60K–$110K.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/doist

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