Whale versus Confluence comparison
Choosing the right tool for you
Looking for the best platform to document and centralize your processes and use them to train your team? You’ve probably come across Whale and Confluence.
We’re comparing Whale versus Confluence to help you make the best choice.
Whale versus Confluence
The fastest way to get your team aligned
- Unlimited documentation
- Rich media including Giphy, video and in-app screen recording
- Custom branding
- Content assignments
- Integrations
- Templates to help you get started
- AI documentation tool
- Mobile application
- Analytics
- Visual representation of documentation in the form of boards and cards
- Contextual suggestions in your apps and tools
- Training flows
- Version history of documents
- Complete client onboarding and migration
- Share information with specific people in your company
- Free to start
- Chrome Extension

Accomplish more together
- Unlimited documentation
- Rich media including Giphy, video and in-app screen recording
- Custom branding
- Content assignments
- Integrations
- Templates to help you get started
- AI documentation tool
- Mobile application
- Analytics only on Premium
- Visual representation of documentation in the form of boards and cards
- Contextual suggestions in your apps and tools
- Training flows
- Version history of documents
- Complete client onboarding and migration
- Share information with specific people in your company
- Free to start
- Chrome Extension
Whale versus Confluence - The Main Difference?
To be honest, it’s not really fair to compare Whale versus Confluence.
Confluence is more of a collaboration and task collaboration tool. The product appeals particularly to IT users especially those already using Atlassian’s Jira project tracking product.
Whale, however, is designed to help you build your processes and use them to train your teams so you can align your teams faster than ever before!
Whale versus Confluence Comparison - Rated by G2
Whale is rated 4.7 on G2 whereas Confluence is rated 4.1 on G2. We don’t want you to take our word for it. Check it out yourself on G2.
WE CARE
Rated Best Support on G2
Whale supports new customers all the way from migrating their old documentation to creating new ones. Better support and faster onboarding means the quicker documenting, onboarding and training so you can get aligned.
WE VALUE
Rated Best Support on G2
We’ve made it priority to integrate intelligent features like AI Assist, auto translate and automated flows, and suggestions to make sure your team works smarter faster, not harder. Faster onboarding and faster training.
SIMPLE TO USE
Rated Easiest to Use on G2
Customers and users love the ease with which Whale can be navigated all the way from documenting new processes to sharing with a team member and analyzing the insights.

What they say about us on G2





Forever Free
For individuals or very small teams getting started with documentation
$ 0
Up to 5 users
Top features
- Rich Media Editor
- Template Gallery
- Built-in Screen Recorder
- Google & Onedrive integration
- Whale AI Assist
- Browser Extension

Essentials
For teams who want to capture, organize and share company knowledge
$ 6
user/month
min. 5 seats
billed yearly
Everything in Free +
- Unlimited Boards
- Custom Branding
- Groups & Permissions
- Tag Manager
- Version History
preferred by our clients

Scale
For growing companies looking to automate and scale employee onboarding and training
$ 10
user/month
min. 10 seats
billed yearly
Everything in Essentials +
- Training Flows
- Quizzes
- Contextual Suggestions
- Auto Translate
- QR Codes

Enterprise
For larger organizations looking for ultimate control and flexibility
Custom
Everything in Scale +
- HRIS Integrations
- SCIM
- API Access
- Unlimited Workspaces
- Professional services included
Whale has JUST launched an ALWAYS free option which allows you to try the product with no fear of losing out because of time. This makes Whale a great choice for companies who want to really try (and TEST!) before they buy.
Confluence has a standard plan priced at $6.05 per user. This however does not include analytics. Analytics are offered on their Premium plan which starts at $11.55 per user.
An ocean of features behind the friendliest interface
Don’t hesitate to discover how all of the above looks like in the actual product, from our AI Assist to all things Analytics. Take a peek!
Dedictated to Customer Success & Support

We make sure that each customer is onboarded exceptionally so that they can use the magic of Whale to it’s fullest. Out team will give you feedback on the best way to get started and best practices for documentation.
We offer a full migration service and will teach you our proven framework on how to create impactful documentation with no effort. Or you can simply enlist the help of one of our Certified partners to help you get it done.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How easy is it to switch from another platform?
With Whale, you can get started in seconds. We offer a full migration service to get all your documents uploaded in no time at all.
How easy is it to onboard my team members onto Whale?
Whale has a dedicated customer success team that
supports new customers all the way from migrating their old documentation to creating new ones and using them to train new and current team members.
Is Whale expensive?
To start off with, Whale is free. Yup. that’s FREE with a Capital ‘F’ for life. If you want to add functionality and team members you only pay for what you use. That means you only pay for the features you want and you only pay for the seats you use. You’ve literally got nothing to lose.
👉 Choose Whale if
- You’re looking for the fastest way to help you get your team aligned.
- You want a solution that can help you document, train and onboard your team in zero time.
- You want a platform that’s easy to use and to navigate.
- You want to create automated training that can be personalized.
- You’d like a centralized knowledge system that integrates into the apps where you and your team work.
- You want to be able to get started with documentation and training in seconds.
- You value outstanding customer onboarding and support.