description Atlassian Confluence Overview
Atlassian Confluence is a collaborative workspace and knowledge management platform designed for teams. It facilitates document creation, sharing, and discussion, fostering a centralized repository of information. Confluence integrates seamlessly with other Atlassian products like Jira, enhancing project collaboration and workflow efficiency. Its flexible structure and customizable templates cater to diverse organizational needs.
insights Ranking position
Atlassian Confluence ranks #7 of 34 in the Team Collaboration ranking, behind Cisco Webex Teams, ahead of Slack Integration.
info Atlassian Confluence Specifications
| Api | REST API, Webhooks, OAuth 2.0 |
| Versioning | Yes automatic page history |
| Mobile Apps | iOS, Android |
| Integrations | Jira, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Dropbox, GitHub, Bitbucket |
| Customization | Templates, macros, userdefined macros, branding via CSS/JS |
| Storage (Cloud) | 2GB (Free), 250GB (Standard/Premium) |
| Max Users (Free) | 10 users |
| Deployment Options | Cloud, Data Center (onpremises) |
| Languages Supported | English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Italian, Russian |
| Security Certifications | SOC2 TypeII, ISO27001, GDPR compliant |
balance Atlassian Confluence Pros & Cons
- Deep integration with Jira for linking issues, epics, and project documentation
- Rich templating system with built-in pages for meetings, retrospectives, and knowledge base
- Full-text search across spaces, pages, and attachments
- Real-time collaborative editing with comment threads and @mentions
- Fine-grained permissions and space-level access controls
- Extensive REST API and webhooks for automation and thirdparty integrations
- Cost can rise significantly as user count grows, especially for Premium features
- Performance may degrade in very large spaces with thousands of pages
- Limited offline access; most editing requires an internet connection
- Customization of the UI is limited; advanced branding requires workarounds
- New users often face a learning curve due to the breadth of features and settings
help Atlassian Confluence FAQ
How does Confluence integrate with Jira?
Confluence connects directly to Jira issues and projects, allowing you to embed issue status, link pages to epics, and automatically update documentation when issues change, keeping teams aligned across tools.
Can I use Confluence offline?
The mobile apps let you view and, in limited cases, edit pages offline, but most editing and page creation require an active internet connection; cached content is available when disconnected.
What storage limits apply to the free plan?
The free tier supports up to 10 users with 2GB of sitewide storage; Standard and Premium plans provide 250GB of storage and additional features like advanced analytics and permissions.
How do I export my data from Confluence?
You can export spaces as PDF, HTML, or ZIP, and use the REST API or bulk export tools to retrieve pages, attachments, and metadata for backup or migration purposes.
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