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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10 per month
Free
Confluence
Star Rating
(3,833)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10 per month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansNotion
Star Rating
(6,783)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.0% 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 Knowledge Sharing with a score of 9.2, as reviewers mention its robust features for collaborative documentation and team knowledge bases, making it ideal for larger teams and organizations.
- Reviewers mention that Notion shines in Ease of Use with a score of 8.4, highlighting its intuitive interface and flexibility, which users say makes it easier for small businesses to onboard new team members quickly.
- G2 users note that Confluence has a strong performance in Versioning and Version History, scoring 8.9, with reviewers appreciating the ability to track changes and revert to previous versions, which is crucial for maintaining document integrity.
- Users on G2 report that Notion's Free entry-level price is a significant advantage, allowing small businesses to access powerful features without upfront costs, while Confluence's $10 per month may be a barrier for some startups.
- Reviewers mention that Confluence's Quality of Support, scoring 8.0, is often praised for its responsiveness, while users say that Notion's support, with a score of 8.5, is more comprehensive, providing better resources and community engagement.
- Users say that Confluence's advanced features for Permissions, scoring 8.6, are particularly beneficial for larger organizations needing granular control over document access, whereas Notion, with a score of 8.1, offers simpler permission settings that may not meet the needs of larger teams.
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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
- Free for individual usage
- Basic forms
- Basic sites
Free Trial
Confluence
Free Trial is available
Notion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
3,271
8.8
5,724
Ease of Use
8.0
3,289
8.4
5,841
Ease of Setup
8.0
811
8.3
2,071
Ease of Admin
7.9
745
8.5
1,320
Quality of Support
8.0
2,159
8.5
4,077
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
664
8.9
1,215
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
3,218
9.5
5,805
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.8
2903
Not enough data
8.4
2842
Not enough data
8.7
2924
Not enough data
9.0
3029
Not enough data
7.8
2320
Not enough data
7.5
2112
Not enough data
8.5
2838
Not enough data
7.6
2466
Projects
Not enough data
8.9
2747
Not enough data
8.4
2380
Not enough data
7.5
1804
Not enough data
8.2
2598
Not enough data
8.6
2503
Not enough data
7.5
1871
Not enough data
7.9
1988
Not enough data
8.4
2679
Not enough data
7.4
1647
Not enough data
7.7
1910
Not enough data
7.9
1824
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.0
2107
Not enough data
8.0
2174
Not enough data
8.1
2441
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
7.8
1733
Not enough data
7.7
1794
Not enough data
8.3
2383
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
688
Not enough data
7.9
686
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Grammar
Not enough data
8.5
2999
Not enough data
8.4
2793
Not enough data
8.7
2959
Formatting
Not enough data
7.3
1752
Not enough data
8.1
2533
Not enough data
7.1
1762
Content
Not enough data
8.3
2606
Not enough data
8.5
2854
Not enough data
7.9
2011
Product Type
Not enough data
8.5
2254
Not enough data
7.5
1635
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
628
Not enough data
8.3
632
Knowledge Pages
8.5
541
8.4
2645
8.5
525
8.1
2072
8.8
574
8.4
2452
8.9
544
8.1
2203
8.4
450
Feature Not Available
8.0
236
6.9
1628
8.8
283
8.5
2338
Knowledge Dissemination
8.3
464
Feature Not Available
8.6
547
8.1
2163
9.2
590
8.8
2551
8.6
576
7.9
2419
8.2
277
8.0
2149
8.0
231
7.5
1876
8.9
273
8.7
2412
8.4
256
7.7
1879
8.6
254
8.0
1957
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
7.8
149
Not enough data
7.8
147
Not enough data
7.2
143
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.7
150
Not enough data
7.7
144
Not enough data
7.3
144
Not enough data
7.7
144
Not enough data
8.1
150
Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
145
Not enough data
7.1
147
Not enough data
7.6
146
Data
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.2
65
Interaction
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.0
66
Not enough data
8.1
65
Learning
Not enough data
8.0
64
Not enough data
7.2
64
Content Generation
Not enough data
7.9
64
Not enough data
7.9
63
System
Not enough data
7.0
64
Not enough data
7.7
63
Not enough data
7.8
63
Not enough data
7.8
65
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management and Discovery - IT Documentation
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
Operations - IT Documentation
8.2
25
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
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
19.4%
Internet
6.9%
Financial Services
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Other
43.6%
Computer Software
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Higher Education
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
57.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Confluence
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Madeleine B.
Verified User in Financial Services
I LOVE that it is a one stop shop for all work related documents and the fact that it is so easy to use. The search feature is the best.
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
David .
Verified User in Financial Services
- It's UI, hands down. The best I've seen. And, for someone like me who chooses a software not just based on features but also it's designs, Notion has done a great job! - The Notion AI, Wow! It helps me get things done in much lesser time than it used...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ivy .
Verified User in Broadcast Media
I don't like how confusing it is, and the templates always come with things that I don't want in my planners. That said, if you want something that you want to work with and also be able to edit, I think Notion would be perfect for you.
Madeleine B.
Verified User in Financial Services
I LOVE that it is a one stop shop for all work related documents and the fact that it is so easy to use. The search feature is the best.
David .
Verified User in Financial Services
- It's UI, hands down. The best I've seen. And, for someone like me who chooses a software not just based on features but also it's designs, Notion has done a great job! - The Notion AI, Wow! It helps me get things done in much lesser time than it used...
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...
Ivy .
Verified User in Broadcast Media
I don't like how confusing it is, and the templates always come with things that I don't want in my planners. That said, if you want something that you want to work with and also be able to edit, I think Notion would be perfect for you.
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
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