Compare Confluence and Notion 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10 per month
Free
Confluence
Star Rating
(3,797)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10 per month
Browse all 4 pricing plansNotion
Star Rating
(6,074)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Confluence excels in its task creation and assignment features, scoring 8.9, which allows teams to effectively manage their workflows. In contrast, Notion, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.4 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Notion shines with its ease of use, achieving a score of 8.4 compared to Confluence's 7.9. This makes Notion a preferred choice for teams looking for a more intuitive interface.
- G2 users highlight that Confluence's versioning and version history feature is robust, scoring 8.9, which is particularly beneficial for teams needing to track document changes over time. Notion, however, falls short with a score of 8.1 in this category.
- Users on G2 report that Notion's knowledge sharing capabilities are impressive, with a score of 8.9, making it easier for teams to disseminate information. Confluence, while still effective, has a slightly lower score of 9.2 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Confluence's quality of support is commendable, scoring 8.0, which users appreciate when encountering issues. Notion, on the other hand, has a higher score of 8.6, indicating a more favorable support experience.
- Users say that Notion's templates are versatile and user-friendly, scoring 8.5, which helps teams quickly set up their projects. Confluence matches this score but lacks the same level of customization that users find appealing in Notion.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Confluence
Team collaboration
$10
per month
- Unlimited workspaces
- Rich content editor
- Page hierarchy and versioning
Notion
Free
Free
For individuals to organize personal projects and life
- Unlimited blocks for individuals
- Publish sites
- Collaborate with up to 10 guests
Free Trial
Confluence
Free Trial is available
Notion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
3,235
8.9
5,127
Ease of Use
7.9
3,253
8.4
5,244
Ease of Setup
8.0
780
8.4
1,604
Ease of Admin
7.9
737
8.5
1,171
Quality of Support
8.0
2,133
8.6
3,707
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
656
8.9
1,074
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
3,183
9.5
5,224
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.9
2595
Not enough data
8.4
2535
Not enough data
8.7
2621
Not enough data
9.0
2729
Not enough data
7.9
2021
Not enough data
7.6
1817
Not enough data
8.6
2536
Not enough data
7.6
2174
Projects
Not enough data
8.9
2447
Not enough data
8.5
2082
Not enough data
7.6
1511
Not enough data
8.2
2305
Not enough data
8.6
2212
Not enough data
7.7
1583
Not enough data
8.0
1697
Not enough data
8.5
2384
Not enough data
7.5
1369
Not enough data
7.9
1630
Not enough data
8.0
1543
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.1
1831
Not enough data
8.2
1902
Not enough data
8.2
2165
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.9
1460
Not enough data
7.9
1523
Not enough data
8.4
2109
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
2717
Not enough data
8.5
2516
Not enough data
8.8
2680
Formatting
Not enough data
7.4
1481
Not enough data
8.3
2263
Not enough data
7.2
1496
Content
Not enough data
8.4
2336
Not enough data
8.5
2587
Not enough data
8.0
1751
Product Type
Not enough data
8.5
1991
Not enough data
7.6
1384
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Knowledge Pages
8.5
510
8.5
2264
8.5
494
8.2
1700
8.7
543
8.5
2079
8.9
513
8.1
1838
8.5
421
Feature Not Available
8.2
207
7.1
1273
8.8
253
8.6
1977
Knowledge Dissemination
8.4
436
Feature Not Available
8.7
519
8.1
1805
9.2
562
8.9
2193
8.6
548
8.0
2066
8.2
250
8.0
1793
8.2
204
7.6
1531
8.9
246
8.8
2057
8.5
229
7.8
1531
8.8
228
8.1
1607
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interaction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management and Discovery - IT Documentation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations - IT Documentation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Confluence and Notion are categorized as Knowledge Base
Unique Categories
Confluence is categorized as IT Documentation
Notion is categorized as AI Writing Assistant, Note-Taking Software, Project Management, Enterprise Search Software, and AI Chatbots
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Confluence
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.5%
Information Technology and Services
19.3%
Internet
6.9%
Financial Services
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
43.7%
Computer Software
12.4%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Higher Education
8.2%
Marketing and Advertising
7.3%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
58.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Confluence
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
I like a lot of the macros offered and make use of several of them (I think we also have a few extra ones). I also like how you can integrate portions of JIRA and Balsamiq, using the macros, this comes in handy with my spec pages.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Collin C.
Verified User in Computer Software
Search is a pain. The more questions are asked in Q&A, the more difficult it becomes to find what you want, because it seems like questions are prioritized over stable doc pages. Search seems to default to "or" so searching for "product feature" will show...
Notion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jose R.
Verified User in Government Administration
With Notion, we don't need much time to set up parameters and it differs a bit from other competitors that use templates for each type of project. In Notion we can start with a workspace to which we add components or functionalities based on our...
Most Helpful Critical Review
John K.
Verified User in Computer Software
For me to drool over this product, rave about it to my friends and be a 10, the comments have got to be better. No system has gotten this right and it drives me nuts. Here is what I dislike about Notion's 1. It is hard to comment on a view/table. The...
Verified User in Computer Software
I like a lot of the macros offered and make use of several of them (I think we also have a few extra ones). I also like how you can integrate portions of JIRA and Balsamiq, using the macros, this comes in handy with my spec pages.
Jose R.
Verified User in Government Administration
With Notion, we don't need much time to set up parameters and it differs a bit from other competitors that use templates for each type of project. In Notion we can start with a workspace to which we add components or functionalities based on our...
Collin C.
Verified User in Computer Software
Search is a pain. The more questions are asked in Q&A, the more difficult it becomes to find what you want, because it seems like questions are prioritized over stable doc pages. Search seems to default to "or" so searching for "product feature" will show...
John K.
Verified User in Computer Software
For me to drool over this product, rave about it to my friends and be a 10, the comments have got to be better. No system has gotten this right and it drives me nuts. Here is what I dislike about Notion's 1. It is hard to comment on a view/table. The...
Discussions
What is confluence tool used for?
6 comments
TS
In short, it is a tool to collaborate on content across an organization, track changes/workflows for policies and procedures, and even act as an internal...Read more
Uses for Confluence?
3 comments
FP
Yes we use it. We have an internal intranet on sharepoint but we use confluence for all our development documentation because it has its tight integration...Read more
What are the characteristics of confluence?
3 comments
JK
It's a helpful tool for documentation, summaries, and collaboration. Information is organized and surfaced in a comprehensive (but not overwhelming) format....Read more
Is there a way to make font and text boxes even smaller? I'm at the lowest font size already
2 comments
NM
Not really. If you have already click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner and chosen small text, then at the moment that's all you can doRead more
How likely are you to hire an implementation consultant for Notion?
1 comment
JF
10/10, they make the whole difference (the potential is huge)Read more
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