Confluence Reviews & Insights

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In a review set of 47, users mentioned several alternative products they have used or evaluated in comparison to Atlassian Confluence. Microsoft SharePoint is the most frequently mentioned alternative, with 26% of reviewers (12 of 47) citing it. Atlassian Jira was mentioned by 13% of reviewers (6 of 47). Other alternatives mentioned include Miro and Trello, each cited by 9% of reviewers (4 of 47). Google Drive and Notion were each mentioned by 6% of the reviewers (3 of 47). Coda was mentioned by 4% of reviewers (2 of 47). These tools are often mentioned in the context of integrations or as part of a suite of tools used for similar purposes, such as project management, collaboration, and documentation.

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This report synthesizes 47 recent reviews to assess the return on investment (ROI) of Atlassian Confluence for business objectives. A substantial portion of reviewers, 40% (19 of 47), highlight time savings and efficiency gains as a primary benefit. These time savings often translate into increased productivity, mentioned by 13% (6 of 47) of reviewers, and streamlined workflows. Another key area of positive impact is improved documentation and knowledge management, cited by 28% (13 of 47) of reviewers, who appreciate Confluence's ability to centralize information and create a comprehensive knowledge base. Collaboration and teamwork also emerge as significant benefits, with 21% (10 of 47) of reviewers noting improved coordination and communication. However, a smaller segment of users, 11% (5 of 47), express concerns about search and usability issues, indicating that finding information can sometimes be challenging.

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This report synthesizes 47 product reviews to identify software frequently used alongside Atlassian Confluence and understand user recommendations. A strong signal in the reviews is the co-mention of Atlassian Jira, cited by 40% (19 of 47) of reviewers. Other commonly used software includes Miro, mentioned by 19% (9 of 47) of reviewers, and Slack, mentioned by 15% (7 of 47) of reviewers. Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Google Drive, and Trello are also mentioned, but at a lower frequency of 6% to 8% of reviewers each. The consistent co-occurrence of Jira suggests a strong integration or complementary workflow between the two Atlassian products. Similarly, the mentions of Miro alongside Confluence point to collaborative visual workspace scenarios. The variety of other tools, ranging from communication platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams to file storage solutions like Google Drive and Microsoft 365, suggests that Confluence is often used within a broader ecosystem of productivity and collaboration software.

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This analysis of 47 recent reviews explores how organizations use Atlassian Confluence, the business problems it addresses, and the scope of its use. A significant portion of reviewers, 43% (20 of 47), cite using Confluence as a central knowledge base and documentation repository. Many also utilize it as a documentation platform, with 34% (16 of 47) mentioning this aspect. Knowledge sharing and management are also key applications, noted by 26% (12 of 47) of reviewers. The platform's utility in project management and collaboration is recognized by 23% (11 of 47). Finally, the integration with Jira is appreciated by 13% (6 of 47) of users, streamlining workflows and enhancing information sharing between teams. These uses collectively highlight Confluence's role in fostering collaboration, improving communication, and centralizing critical information within organizations.

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This analysis of 47 recent reviews identifies areas where Atlassian Confluence users see room for improvement. A significant portion of reviewers, 30% (14 of 47), express concerns regarding the search functionality, citing issues with accuracy and relevance. Formatting and layout limitations are also noted by 13% (6 of 47) of reviewers, who desire more customization options. Several reviewers, 11% (5 of 47), mention UI/UX issues, specifically regarding intuitiveness and navigation. Permissions and access control are also areas of concern, mentioned by 9% (4 of 47) of reviewers. Table functionality, collaboration, templates, page loading performance, page navigation, and integrations each received 6% (3 of 47) of mentions, indicating these are less prominent but still noteworthy areas for potential enhancement. Whiteboard functionality was the least mentioned area for improvement with 4% (2 of 47) of reviewers mentioning it.

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This analysis of 47 recent Atlassian Confluence reviews reveals several areas where the product performs well. A strong signal is the integration with Jira, mentioned by 28% (13 of 47) of reviewers, who appreciate the ability to link development tracking, bug reports, and other work directly to Confluence documentation. Another major theme is Confluence's effectiveness for documentation and knowledge management, cited by 23% (11 of 47). Reviewers value it as a central, secure space for storing, maintaining, and collaborating on documents. Further, around 10% of reviewers highlight the ease of use and the document creation/management capabilities. Finally, page organization is also appreciated by users, with 8% (4 of 47) of reviewers mentioning the ability to organize pages into groups.

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