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Confluence vs Outline

Fast knowledge base wiki, but without the extensive AI features and tool integrations.
ConfluenceTeam wiki and documentation workspace by AtlassianOutlineFast team knowledge base and wiki

Which to pick

Pick Confluence if you want…

  • AI-augmented team knowledge base
  • A free tool
  • Integrations with Claude, ChatGPT or Jira (on Confluence's list, not Outline's)

Pick Outline if you want…

  • Realtime collaborative knowledge base
  • Lightweight team wiki
  • Open-source code (outline/outline on GitHub)
  • Integrations with Slack, Figma or Zapier (on Outline's list, not Confluence's)

Side by side

What it is
Confluence:Confluence is a team workspace for creating, sharing, and AI-enhanced documentation and knowledge.
Outline:Outline is a fast, collaborative team knowledge base with markdown editing, real-time collaboration and AI-powered search.
Best for
Confluence:AI-augmented team knowledge base
Outline:Realtime collaborative knowledge base
Who it’s for
Confluence:Teams that need collaborative docs, wikis, and AI-assisted knowledge management.
Outline:Teams that need internal documentation, wikis, and shared knowledge.
Pricing
Confluence:Free
Outline:Paid
Plans
Confluence:—
Outline:1-10 members $10 per month per month · 11-100 members $79 per month per month · 101-200 members $249 per month per month
Open source
Confluence:—
Outline:Yes, 40,778 GitHub stars
Works with
Confluence:Claude, ChatGPT, Jira, Loom, Rovo
Outline:Slack, Figma, Loom, Zapier, Open API

Confluence features

  • AI Drafting. Generate first drafts of pages using context from connected tools.
  • AI Summaries. Turn pages and comments into concise summaries or audio briefings.
  • Rovo Search. Search across all linked knowledge to get accurate answers without manual hunting.
  • Content Types. Live docs, whiteboards, databases, videos, slides, and more.
  • Teamwork Graph. Links tools, teams, and work so context follows the user’s flow.
  • Automation. Status markers flag stale pages and keep content fresh.

Outline features

  • Intuitive markdown editor. Blazing-fast editor with markdown, slash commands and interactive embeds.
  • Realtime collaboration. Multiple users can edit together with comments and threads.
  • AI question answering. Search across docs and ask questions to get direct AI answers.
  • Slack integration. Search, share and ask questions from Slack; receive update notifications.
  • Public & private sharing. Share docs via link or restrict access, with custom branding and domains.
  • Security & permissions. Granular read/write permissions, groups, guest users and audit logs.

Confluence vs Outline FAQ

Is Confluence or Outline free?+

Confluence is free. Outline is paid, from $10/month (1-10 members), with a free trial.

Which is cheaper, Confluence or Outline?+

Confluence is free, so it costs less. Outline starts at $10/month (1-10 members).

Is Confluence or Outline open source?+

Outline is open source (outline/outline on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Confluence.

Do Confluence and Outline integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list Loom. Confluence also lists Claude, ChatGPT, Jira and Rovo; Outline also lists Slack, Figma, Zapier and Open API.

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