Compare Confluence and XWiki 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10 per month
Free 0 Standard Open Source
Confluence
Star Rating
(3,796)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10 per month
Browse all 4 pricing plansXWiki
Star Rating
(13)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 0 Standard Open Source
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Confluence excels in its Content Editor with a score of 8.8, allowing for a more intuitive and user-friendly experience when creating and editing documents. In contrast, XWiki's editor, while functional, does not receive the same level of praise, leading to a slightly lower score of 8.5.
- Reviewers mention that XWiki shines in Quality of Support, achieving a score of 8.8, which indicates a more responsive and helpful support team compared to Confluence's score of 8.0. This can be crucial for teams needing timely assistance.
- G2 users highlight that Confluence's Versioning and Version History feature is robust, scoring 8.9, which allows teams to track changes effectively. XWiki, while still competent, scores slightly lower at 8.5, indicating that users may find Confluence's version control more reliable.
- Users on G2 report that XWiki offers a more flexible Entry Level Price with a free tier, making it accessible for smaller teams or startups. In contrast, Confluence starts at $10 per month, which may be a barrier for some users.
- Reviewers say that Confluence's Knowledge Sharing capabilities are highly rated at 9.2, making it easier for teams to collaborate and share information. XWiki, while still effective, scores lower at 8.6, suggesting that Confluence may provide a more seamless experience in this area.
- Users report that XWiki's Advanced Search feature, scoring 8.2, is less effective compared to Confluence's capabilities, which also score 8.2 but are perceived as more user-friendly and efficient in retrieving information quickly.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Confluence
Team collaboration
$10
per month
- Unlimited workspaces
- Rich content editor
- Page hierarchy and versioning
XWiki
Standard Open Source
Free
0 Standard Open Source
Always free, on-prem - yours to set up
- Community extensions
Free Trial
Confluence
Free Trial is available
XWiki
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
3,234
8.5
12
Ease of Use
7.9
3,252
8.5
12
Ease of Setup
8.0
779
7.7
5
Ease of Admin
7.9
737
8.0
5
Quality of Support
8.0
2,132
8.8
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
656
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
3,182
7.1
12
Features by Category
Knowledge Pages
8.5
509
Not enough data
8.5
493
Not enough data
8.7
542
Not enough data
8.9
512
Not enough data
8.5
420
Not enough data
8.2
206
Not enough data
8.8
252
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
8.4
435
Not enough data
8.7
518
Not enough data
9.2
561
Not enough data
8.6
547
Not enough data
8.2
249
Feature Not Available
8.2
203
Feature Not Available
8.9
245
Not enough data
8.5
228
Not enough data
8.8
227
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 XWiki are categorized as Knowledge Base
Unique Categories
Confluence has no unique categories
XWiki has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Confluence
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
XWiki
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%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer Software
23.1%
Public Relations and Communications
7.7%
Program Development
7.7%
Pharmaceuticals
7.7%
Other
30.8%
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...
XWiki
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
This program is great to use for all employees in the office because it allows for easy communication.
Most Helpful Critical 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.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
This program is great to use for all employees in the office because it allows for easy communication.
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...
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
XWiki has no discussions with answers
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