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Notion vs Confluence Pricing: Full Cost Comparison for Teams
Both include AI. But Notion Business costs $20/user/mo while Confluence Standard costs $6.05/user/mo. The price gap is significant at scale. Here is the full comparison with real cost data.
Updated 11 April 2026
Cost at Every Team Size
| Team Size | Notion Business /mo | Confluence Std /mo | Difference /mo | Difference /yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 users | $200 | $60.5 | $139.5 | $1,674 |
| 25 users | $500 | $151.25 | $348.75 | $4,185 |
| 50 users | $1,000 | $302.5 | $697.5 | $8,370 |
| 100 users | $2,000 | $605 | $1,395 | $16,740 |
| 200 users | $4,000 | $1,210 | $2,790 | $33,480 |
Both include AI. Notion Business includes Notion AI. Confluence Standard includes Rovo AI. Confluence Premium ($11.55/user/mo) adds analytics, sandboxes, and admin tools.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Notion Business | Confluence Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Price (per user/mo) | $20 | $6.05 |
| AI | Notion AI (full) | Rovo AI (included) |
| Wiki/knowledge base | Excellent | Excellent |
| Databases | Yes (powerful) | Limited |
| Project management | Basic (kanban, timeline) | Requires Jira |
| Real-time editing | Good | Good |
| SSO (SAML) | Yes | Requires Premium ($11.55) |
| Audit log | 90 days | 180 days |
| Data residency | Enterprise only | Standard (US, EU, AU) |
| Guest access | 250 guests | Free external users |
| Storage | Unlimited | 250 GB |
| Integrations | API + Zapier/Make | Atlassian ecosystem |
| Offline access | Limited | Limited |
| Page templates | Extensive | Extensive |
Total Cost of Ownership
Notion Business
Notion typically replaces 2-3 tools: wiki, project tracker, and database. A team using Notion as their all-in-one workspace avoids paying for Confluence + Trello + Airtable separately. The per-seat cost is higher, but the total stack cost may be lower.
Confluence + Jira
Confluence is rarely used alone. Most teams need Jira ($8.15/user/mo Standard) alongside it for project management. Together: $14.20/user/mo. Still cheaper than Notion Business ($20), but the gap narrows. Add Trello or other Atlassian tools and the total approaches Notion pricing.
50-person team: annual total stack cost
Notion Business only
$12,000/yr
$1,000/mo for wiki + databases + basic PM + AI
Confluence + Jira Standard
$8,520/yr
$710/mo ($6.05 + $8.15 per user). AI included via Rovo.
Who Should Choose What
Choose Notion If...
- You want an all-in-one tool (wiki + PM + database)
- Your team is under 50 people
- You value design flexibility and user experience
- You need powerful databases and relations
- Your team is non-technical and prefers intuitive tools
Choose Confluence If...
- Your team already uses Jira for project management
- You have 50+ users and need lower per-seat costs
- Compliance (data residency, audit logs) is critical
- You need structured technical documentation
- Budget is the primary concern
Migration Between Notion and Confluence
Notion to Confluence
Export Notion workspace as Markdown. Confluence can import Markdown files. Page structure transfers reasonably well. Databases, relations, and formulas do not transfer and must be recreated manually. Expect 1-2 weeks of cleanup for a medium-sized workspace.
Confluence to Notion
Notion has a built-in Confluence import tool (Settings > Import > Confluence). It handles pages and basic content well. Macros, advanced formatting, and Jira issue embeds do not transfer. Confluence page trees become nested pages in Notion.