Confluence vs Notion: Which Enterprise Wiki Fits Your Team?
Quick verdict
If your team uses Jira for project management, Confluence is the natural complement — bidirectional integration, enterprise audit logs, and VAT invoicing via a Vietnam reseller. If your small team needs a flexible all-in-one workspace (wiki + database + kanban in one place) and VAT invoicing is not a requirement, Notion is more friendly and easier to onboard.
Choose Atlassian Confluence if:
- ✓Team already using or planning to use Jira for task and sprint management
- ✓Need audit logs, space/page-level permissions, and SSO (large enterprises)
- ✓Need a valid electronic VAT invoice and VND payment via a Vietnam reseller
- ✓Want to store technical knowledge: API docs, runbooks, ADRs, onboarding guides
Choose Notion if:
- ✓Small team (under 30 people) wanting one place for wiki + task + database management
- ✓Onboarding speed is the priority — new staff productive within one day
- ✓Need a built-in AI writing assistant (Notion AI)
- ✓No complex system integrations needed; VAT invoicing is not mandatory
Detailed comparison by criteria
Core Features
| Criteria | Atlassian Confluence | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Type | Dedicated enterprise wiki — clear Space/Page/Subpage hierarchy | All-in-one workspace — wiki + database + kanban + calendar in one |
| Jira Integration | Native — link tasks, embed sprint boards, auto-generate meeting notes from Jira | Via Zapier/Make — not native, requires additional setup |
| Database / Spreadsheet | Basic databases (new in 2024) — not yet as powerful as Notion | Powerful databases — multiple views (table, kanban, gallery, calendar, timeline) |
| Full-Text Search | Powerful search — filter by space, label, author, and date | Good search — basic filters; slower on large wikis |
Pricing & Licensing
| Criteria | Atlassian Confluence | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | Free — up to 10 users, 2 GB storage | Free — unlimited users, limited number of blocks |
| Popular Paid Plan | Standard ~179,000₫/user/month (estimated, via Vietnam reseller) | Plus ~99,000₫/user/month (estimated, direct purchase, international card) |
| VND Payment / VAT Invoice | Via Dzo — valid electronic VAT invoice, VND bank transfer | No Vietnam reseller — international card only, no VAT invoice |
Support & Security
| Criteria | Atlassian Confluence | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Log | Comprehensive — change history, who viewed, who edited | Limited — basic audit log on Enterprise plan only |
| SSO / SAML | Built in from the Premium plan — Azure AD, Google Workspace | Business plan and above — SAML 2.0 |
| Local Implementation Team | Dzo is an Atlassian partner — Vietnamese-language consulting and implementation | No official local partner — self-learning from English documentation |
Integrations & API
| Criteria | Atlassian Confluence | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| App Marketplace | Atlassian Marketplace — 1,500+ officially integrated apps | Notion Integrations — via API/Zapier; fewer native integrations |
| Slack / Teams Integration | Native with both Slack and Microsoft Teams | Slack integration — Teams via Zapier |
3-year total cost of ownership (TCO)
Confluence Standard is more expensive than Notion Plus on a per-license basis, but Notion cannot issue a VAT invoice — businesses should confirm this with their accounting team before deciding. Confluence via Dzo includes a valid VAT invoice and Vietnamese-language technical support. Contact Dzo for an accurate quote.
Best fit for
Software or IT Company, 30–200 Employees
A development team already using Jira to track sprints, wanting to write and link technical documentation (API docs, ADRs, runbooks) directly to tickets. Needs clear permissions between teams, audit logs when employees leave, and a VAT invoice for accounting.
Startup or Creative Agency, 5–25 Employees
A small team needing one place for everything: internal wiki, basic customer CRM, marketing campaign tracking, and meeting notes — all in one tool. No dedicated IT staff; wants self-serve setup without outside consulting.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for a software engineering team — Confluence or Notion?
Confluence is the better fit for software teams already using Jira — bidirectional integration allows linking Jira tasks to documentation and auto-generating sprint meeting notes. Notion is more flexible for teams wanting to combine wiki + database + kanban in one place without using multiple tools.
Can Notion issue a valid VAT invoice in Vietnam?
Notion has no official distribution partner in Vietnam — businesses purchase directly from notion.com using an international card, which does not produce a valid electronic VAT invoice under Vietnamese regulations. Confluence purchased via Dzo.software comes with a fully compliant electronic VAT invoice and can be paid by domestic VND bank transfer.
Where is Notion and Confluence data stored?
Both store data in cloud datacentres in the US/AWS. Confluence Cloud offers a choice of US or EU region (via Atlassian Guard), but there is no Vietnamese datacenter. If on-premises data storage is required, Confluence Data Center is the only option between these two products — Notion has no on-premises offering.
Is migrating from Notion to Confluence difficult?
Atlassian provides a tool to import Notion content into Confluence via a .zip export. Text and basic database content can be migrated, but complex Notion templates and relational databases need manual reconfiguration. For a team under 30 people with technical support such as Dzo, migration typically takes 1–2 working days.
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