Confluence is Atlassian's team wiki and knowledge management platform where teams document technical decisions, product specs, meeting notes, and processes. It integrates deeply with Jira for linking documentation to engineering tickets. Used by hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide, Confluence is the default choice for engineering and product teams that already use Jira and want a connected documentation system.
Confluence
Team wiki and knowledge management platform from Atlassian — the standard documentation hub for engineering and product teams using Jira.
Best for: Engineering and product teams already using Jira who need structured documentation, project wikis, and team knowledge bases that link directly to their development work
- Free plan
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4.1/5 ratingEditorial score 75/100atlassian.com
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Free (10 users)
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Editorial score75/100
The editorial note
What to know about Confluence
Is it right for you?
Who Confluence suits
Choose it if
- Engineering and product teams already using Jira who need structured documentation, project wikis, and team knowledge bases that link directly to their development work
Look elsewhere if
- Teams not using Jira who want a modern docs experience — Notion or Coda are more visually appealing and user-friendly for non-Atlassian shops
What you get
Key features
- Team wiki with spaces and page hierarchy
- Template library for technical and business docs
- Real-time collaborative editing
- Inline page and content comments
- Jira issue linking
- Confluence AI (Smart Links, Rovo)
- Page analytics and version history
- Permissions and access controls
Works with
Integrations8
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free (10 users)Billed monthly | Team wiki and knowledge base for up to 10 users |
| Standard | $6.05 / user / monthBilled monthly | Unlimited storage, project spaces, and analytics |
| Premium | $11.55 / user / monthBilled monthly | AI features, advanced analytics, and Admin Insights |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Deep Jira integration — link docs to issues, sprints, and epics
- Templates for technical specs, product requirements, and meeting notes
- Spaces and pages organize documentation by team or project
- Inline comments and collaborative editing for async review
- Confluence AI for drafting, summarizing, and improving pages
Cons
- Interface feels dated compared to Notion — less visually appealing
- Performance can be slow on large instances or complex page trees
- Search quality is often criticized — finding content can be frustrating
- Pricing scales per seat, making it expensive for large organizations
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Business & Productivity
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free (10 users)
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Available
- Website
- atlassian.com
The verdict
Our take on Confluence
Confluence is the right documentation tool if you're already in the Atlassian ecosystem — the Jira integration makes it genuinely useful for engineering teams. Outside that context, Notion offers a better writing experience, better search, and a more flexible structure at a similar price. The free plan for up to 10 users is a good starting point for small teams evaluating the tool.
Editorial review
From the journal
Editorial review of Confluence
Confluence is the right documentation tool if you're already in the Atlassian ecosystem — the Jira integration makes it genuinely useful for engineering teams. Outside that context, Notion offers a better writing experience, better search, and a more flexible structure at a similar price. The free plan for up to 10 users is a good starting point for small teams evaluating the tool.
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