Box vs Confluence
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of 11 Best Cloud Storage for Business 2026 (Ranked by Security & Value) and The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026). Last verified June 8, 2026.
The short answer
Confluence ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #4) for Small business owners and IT managers choosing business cloud storage (Dropbox vs Box vs Google Drive Business) / Operations, support, HR, and engineering teams that need one trusted place to document processes, answer internal questions, and keep company knowledge current. Structured enterprise wiki tied into Atlassian.
At a glance
| Box | Confluence | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / 11 Best Cloud Storage for Business 2026 (Ranked by Security & Value) | #2 / The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Best for enterprise security & workflow | Structured enterprise docs with Atlassian |
| Pricing | $$$ ($15 to $35/user/mo) | $$ (Free up to 10 users; paid from ~$6/user/mo) |
| HQ | Redwood City, USA | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 2005 | 2004 |
Box
A security-first platform with granular controls and workflow automation for enterprises.
www.box.com/businessSee full entry in 11 Best Cloud Storage for Business 2026 (Ranked by Security & Value)
Confluence
Structured enterprise wiki tied into Atlassian.
www.atlassian.com/software/confluenceSee full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.