Software
Trello vs Confluence
Trello and Confluence are both popular project management tools, but they suit different teams. Trello is best for small teams, personal and lightweight workflows, while Confluence is best for documentation and knowledge management.
| Trello | Confluence | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Kanban / simple | Knowledge / docs |
| Best for | Small teams, personal and lightweight workflows | Documentation and knowledge management |
| Pricing | Free plan is very usable; paid adds power-ups and views | Free tier; paid per-user |
| In one line | The classic, dead-simple Kanban board — cards and lists anyone can pick up in minutes. | Atlassian’s team workspace for documentation, decisions and project wikis, tightly linked to Jira. |
The verdict
Choose Trello if your priority is small teams, personal and lightweight workflows; choose Confluence if it is documentation and knowledge management. Both are capable — the right pick depends on how your team actually works, so trial your shortlist on a real project.