DocsAlot vs Confluence
Purpose-built for code docs, not company wikis
Confluence is a general-purpose wiki for all teams. DocsAlot is built specifically for software documentation with automatic code sync. If you're documenting software, there's a better way.
Why Choose DocsAlot Over Confluence
Key advantages that make DocsAlot the better choice
Code-to-Docs Automation
Documentation generates automatically from your codebase. Confluence can't do this—every word is manual.
Built for Developers
First-class code blocks, API docs, and GitHub integration. Not an afterthought like in Confluence.
Flat Pricing, Not Per-User
Confluence charges per user. DocsAlot is $99/mo flat. 50-person team? Same price.
Pricing Comparison
Confluence
Standard: $5.75/user. Premium: $11/user. Enterprise: $44.27/user. Costs explode with team size.
- Free tier
Up to 10 users only
- Wiki & pages
General-purpose wiki
- Jira integration
Deep Atlassian ecosystem
- Whiteboards
Collaboration features
- Code sync
No automatic code documentation
- Flat pricing
Per-user costs add up fast
DocsAlot
Free tier available. Pro: $99/mo with unlimited users. Built for software teams.
- Free tier
1 workflow, 50 PR generations/month
- Auto code sync
Docs update on every commit
- AI generation
Writes docs from codebase
- Unlimited users
No per-seat pricing
- Native Git integration
GitHub/GitLab built-in
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DocsAlot | Confluence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Documentation from Code | DocsAlot - Generates docs from code automatically. | ||
| Git Integration | Native CI/CD | Basic | DocsAlot - Deep GitHub/GitLab integration. |
| AI Documentation | Full generation | Limited | DocsAlot - AI writes complete docs. |
| Code Blocks | First-class | Basic | DocsAlot - Syntax highlighting, auto-extraction. |
| API Documentation | Auto-generated | Manual | DocsAlot - Generates from OpenAPI. |
| Pricing Model | $99 flat | Per-user | DocsAlot - Predictable cost at any size. |
| General Wiki | Focused | Confluence - Better for non-technical wikis. | |
| Jira Integration | Confluence - Deep Atlassian ecosystem. | ||
| Setup Time | 2 minutes | Days/weeks | DocsAlot - Instant docs from code. |
Understanding the Difference
Confluence
Confluence is Atlassian's general-purpose wiki platform. It's designed for all teams—HR, marketing, product, engineering—to create pages, spaces, and collaborate. Great for company wikis, but not purpose-built for software documentation.
DocsAlot
DocsAlot is laser-focused on software documentation. Connect your repo and AI generates comprehensive technical docs automatically. Every commit triggers updates. Built by developers, for developers.
Confluence is a general wiki where you write everything manually. DocsAlot is automated software documentation that syncs with your code.
Why Teams Are Switching from Confluence
Common pain points we hear from teams making the switch
When to Choose DocsAlot
Best for teams who want automated, code-driven documentation
Documenting Software
Purpose-built for code documentation, APIs, and technical content. Not a general-purpose wiki.
Auto-Sync with Code
Docs update automatically when code changes. No more outdated documentation.
Predictable Pricing
$99/mo flat regardless of team size. Confluence: 50 users = $287-$2,213/mo.
Fast Setup
Connect repo, get docs in 2 minutes. No weeks of manual page creation.
Legacy Use Cases
Confluence may still work if you're in one of these situations
Deep Atlassian Investment
Your company runs on Jira, Trello, and the full Atlassian suite with tight integrations.
Common Questions
Quick answers to help you decide
Yes! Export your Confluence pages as Markdown and import them. We also offer migration assistance.
DocsAlot. It's purpose-built for code documentation with automatic updates. Confluence is a general wiki.
DocsAlot focuses on GitHub/GitLab integration. You can link to Jira issues, but there's no deep integration.
DocsAlot: $99/mo flat. Confluence with 25 users on Standard: ~$144/mo. With 50 users: ~$288/mo. Plus time saved on automation.
Yes! The visual editor is intuitive. But DocsAlot shines for technical documentation.
Many teams use DocsAlot for technical docs and keep Confluence for company-wide wikis. They're complementary.
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