Confluence has been Atlassian's documentation and collaboration platform since 2004. It is the go-to wiki for teams using Jira, offering deep integration between project tracking and documentation.
Confluence is Atlassian's team workspace for documentation, knowledge management, and collaboration. Integrates deeply with Jira.
Quick Answer
Confluence is a collaboration tool. Confluence has been Atlassian's documentation and collaboration platform since 2004. It offers a free tier. Paid plans start at $6.05/mo.
Overview
Confluence Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 10 users, 2 GB storage |
| Standard | $6.05/user/mo | 250 GB storage, permissions |
| Premium | $11.55/user/mo | Unlimited storage, analytics |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited sites, Atlassian Access |
Confluence offers Free (10 users, 2 GB), Standard ($6.05/user/month, 250 GB), Premium ($11.55/user/month, unlimited storage), and Enterprise (custom). Cloud pricing; Data Center has separate licensing.
Key Features
Confluence organizes content into spaces and pages with rich text editing, templates, and macros for dynamic content. Real-time collaboration, inline comments, and page history support team documentation workflows.
- Pages and spaces
- Templates
- Real-time editing
- Jira integration
- Macros
- Permissions
- Search
- Whiteboards
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Deep Jira integration
- Strong for technical docs
- Flexible templates
- Enterprise-ready
Cons
- Interface feels dated
- Can be slow
- Steep learning curve for macros
Use Cases
Engineering teams document architecture and runbooks. Product teams maintain specifications. Companies build internal knowledge bases. Teams using Jira link issues to documentation seamlessly.
Our Verdict
Confluence is essential for Atlassian shops and strong for technical documentation. Its interface feels dated compared to Notion, but the Jira integration and enterprise features justify it for many organizations.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Confluence
Yes, Confluence has a free plan for up to 10 users with 2 GB storage. Paid plans start at $6.05/user/month for more storage and permissions.
Confluence is better for teams using Jira and needing structured documentation. Notion is more flexible and modern-feeling. Choose based on your existing tools.
Yes, Confluence is essentially a team wiki with added features like real-time editing, templates, and integration with Atlassian products.
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