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Confluence pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $10.44 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: Yes
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

Confluence offers 4 pricing tiers: Free, Standard, Premium, Enterprise. Standard paid plans include Free at $0/free, Standard at $6.4/per user/month (billed annually for 100 users), Premium at $12.3/per user/month (billed annually for 100 users). The Standard plan is growing teams needing advanced collaboration, permissions, and more storage capacity.

Compared to other it documentation software, Confluence is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

Confluence is Atlassian's team workspace and knowledge management platform, designed for teams to create, collaborate, and organize documentation in one centralized location. As part of the Atlassian ecosystem, Confluence integrates seamlessly with Jira, Trello, and other Atlassian products, making it a natural choice for teams already using these tools. The platform provides unlimited pages and spaces for team wikis, project documentation, meeting notes, and product requirements. With over 75,000 companies using Confluence globally, it has become a standard for technical documentation, knowledge bases, and team collaboration. Confluence Cloud offers flexible pricing tiers from free for small teams to enterprise-grade plans with advanced security and support.

All Confluence Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
Free users: Up to 10 usersstorage: 2 GB total Free Free 0 Small teams and startups looking to centralize documentation without upfront costs
Standard users: Unlimited (price per user)storage: 250 GB $6.4 /per user/month (billed annually for 100 users) $640 /per user/month (billed annually for 100 users) Growing teams needing advanced collaboration, permissions, and more storage capacity
Premium users: Unlimitedstorage: Unlimited $12.3 /per user/month (billed annually for 100 users) $1230 /per user/month (billed annually for 100 users) Enterprise teams requiring unlimited storage, advanced security, and premium support
Enterprise users: Unlimitedstorage: Unlimited Contact Contact Large enterprises requiring SSO, data residency, advanced compliance, and dedicated support
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Free

  • Up to 10 users
  • Unlimited pages and spaces
  • 2 GB file storage
  • Basic page templates
  • Page versioning and history
  • Inline comments and feedback
  • Mobile apps (iOS, Android)
  • Community support
  • Basic search functionality
  • Atlassian ecosystem integration

Standard

  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited users (starts at 1)
  • 250 GB file storage
  • Advanced permissions and restrictions
  • Page analytics and insights
  • Custom templates
  • Advanced search with filters
  • Page scheduling and automation
  • External user access (guests)
  • Email and chat support
  • API access
  • Third-party app integrations
  • 99.9% uptime SLA

Premium

  • Everything in Standard
  • Unlimited storage
  • Advanced security and compliance
  • 24/7 priority support
  • 99.95% uptime SLA with financially backed guarantee
  • Sandbox environments
  • Release tracks and early access features
  • Advanced analytics and insights
  • Content archiving and retention
  • Unlimited external users (guests)
  • IP allowlisting
  • Premium Atlassian apps included
  • Enhanced automation capabilities

Enterprise

  • Everything in Premium
  • SAML single sign-on (SSO)
  • User provisioning (SCIM)
  • Data residency options
  • Advanced audit logs and compliance
  • Dedicated Customer Success Manager
  • Guaranteed uptime and support response times
  • Centralized billing and administration
  • Legal and security reviews
  • Custom contracts and terms
  • Migration support and services
  • Enterprise-grade security controls
  • Advanced user management at scale

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Hidden Costs to Budget For

Watch for 9 hidden costs
  • Premium apps from Atlassian Marketplace ($5-50 per user/month for popular add-ons like Gliffy diagrams, Confluence AI, advanced reporting)
  • Migration costs from legacy systems or competitors (professional services $5,000-$25,000+ depending on data volume)
  • Training programs for teams unfamiliar with Confluence ($500-2,000 per session for enterprise training)
  • Confluence AI features require separate add-on subscription (estimated $5-10 per user/month)
  • Price increases: Atlassian raised prices 5-10% in October 2025 and typically increases annually
  • External user (guest) access costs $5 per user/month on Standard plan
  • API rate limit increases may require Enterprise plan for high-volume integrations
  • Data export and backup tools from Marketplace ($100-500/month for automated backups)
  • Confluence Data Center (self-hosted) starts at $28,000/year for 500 users (one-time alternative to cloud)
Tip

Ask your Confluence sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much does Confluence cost?

Pricing varies by plan. Check the official pricing page for current rates.

02 Does Confluence have a free tier?

Check the pricing section above for free tier availability.

03 What are the main features of Confluence?

Key features include the items listed in the pricing tiers above.

04 Is Confluence worth the price?

Value depends on your specific needs and use case. Compare features across plans.