Confluence vs Notion
Compared across 5 shared tasks, including write developer documentation.
Short verdict
In the 5 TaskRanking use cases where both appear, Notion ranks higher in 4 and Confluence in 1. Average rank across these: Confluence 3.4, Notion 2.0 (1 = best).
Computed from our published rubric rankings, not paid placement.
Prices from vendor pages; Unverified and Contact sales are shown as-is.
Side by side
| Attribute | Confluence | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Standard $5.78/user/mo pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 | Plus $10/member/mo pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 |
| Free tier | yes | yes |
| Pricing model | Free tier | Free tier |
| What it is | Team wiki and knowledge base | Workspace with Notion AI |
| Use cases ranked in | 5 | 22 |
| Shared use cases won | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Where it ranks (rank of 5) |
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Head to head on shared use cases
| Shared use case | Confluence | Notion | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write developer documentation | #3 | #1 | Notion |
| Document SOPs and processes | #3 | #2 | Notion |
| Write product specs and PRDs | #4 | #1 | Notion |
| Enterprise AI search across company knowledge | #4 | #2 | Notion |
| Enterprise knowledge management | #3 | #4 | Confluence |
Best for
Best for: Confluence
- Enterprise knowledge management (#3 vs #4)
Best for: Notion
- Write developer documentation (#1 vs #3)
- Document SOPs and processes (#2 vs #3)
- Write product specs and PRDs (#1 vs #4)
- Enterprise AI search across company knowledge (#2 vs #4)
FAQ
Is Confluence or Notion better?
Across the 5 TaskRanking use cases where both are ranked, Notion places higher in 4 and the other in 1. Best pick depends on the task; see the shared use cases table.
Is Confluence or Notion cheaper?
Confluence: paid from Standard $5.78/user/mo (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Notion: paid from Plus $10/member/mo (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Prices come from each vendor's own pricing page.
Do Confluence and Notion have free plans?
Confluence: yes. Notion: yes. As listed on vendor pricing pages, last checked 2026-10-14.
Which tasks do both Confluence and Notion cover?
Both are ranked for: Write developer documentation; Document SOPs and processes; Write product specs and PRDs; Enterprise AI search across company knowledge; Enterprise knowledge management.