About Confluence
Confluence is where Atlassian shops keep their documentation: specs, meeting notes, runbooks, and onboarding guides in one searchable wiki. Its superpower is the Jira integration, which links requirements directly to tickets. The editor feels dated next to Notion, but for regulated teams that need structure and permissions, it remains a safe choice.
Key Features
- Real-time collaborative pages
- Page trees and spaces
- Jira issue embedding
- Version history and permissions
- Whiteboards and databases
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tight Jira integration
- Strong permissions and audit trails
- Templates for specs and runbooks
- Reliable at enterprise scale
Cons
- Editor feels clunky vs newer rivals
- Search relevance can disappoint
- Costs add up beside other Atlassian tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Confluence free?
Yes, for up to 10 users. Standard starts at $5.75 per user per month.
Confluence or Notion?
Confluence wins for Jira-heavy engineering orgs; Notion feels faster and more flexible for small teams.
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Best For
Engineering organizations that already run on Jira and need structured docs.
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