Notion vs Confluence
Which documentation & knowledge tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Notion
From $10Free plan
G2 4.6 · 13,846 reviewsTeams and individuals who want an all-in-one workspace for internal documentation, wikis, and lightweight knowledge management tightly integrated with project/task tracking.
vs
Confluence
From $6.70Free plan
G2 4.1 · 4,233 reviewsTeams that need a structured internal wiki/knowledge base and project documentation, especially organizations already using Atlassian tools like Jira and Jira Service Management.
Side by side
 Notion |  Confluence | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; paid from $10/member/month | Free; paid from $6.70/user/month |
| G2 Rating | 4.6 (13,846 reviews) | 4.1 (4,233 reviews) |
| Best For | Teams and individuals who want an all-in-one workspace for internal documentation, wikis, and lightweight knowledge management tightly integrated with project/task tracking. | Teams that need a structured internal wiki/knowledge base and project documentation, especially organizations already using Atlassian tools like Jira and Jira Service Management. |
Pros and cons
Notion
Pros
- Highly flexible structure (pages + databases) for many documentation styles
- Strong collaboration and sharing controls for internal/external docs
- Large template ecosystem and easy-to-build internal wikis
- Integrates well with common tools (Slack, Google Drive, GitHub, etc.) and supports embeds
Cons
- Can become messy without governance (naming conventions, database design, permissions)
- Performance can degrade with very large workspaces/databases
- Advanced knowledge-base needs (granular publishing workflows, strict IA, analytics) may require specialized tools
Confluence
Pros
- Strong collaboration and documentation workflows with robust versioning
- Excellent integration with Jira and the broader Atlassian ecosystem/Marketplace
- Flexible organization via spaces, page trees, labels, and powerful search
- Granular permissions for spaces and pages suitable for larger teams
Cons
- Can feel complex and cluttered at scale without governance and information architecture
- Performance and navigation can degrade in very large instances with heavy content
- Advanced admin/security features are typically gated behind higher-tier plans
Sarah Chen