Guru vs Confluence
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026). Last verified June 8, 2026.
The short answer
Guru ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #5) for Support managers and ops teams choosing knowledge base tools (Zendesk vs Confluence vs Notion vs Document360). Pushes trusted internal knowledge directly into your team's existing workflows and tools.
At a glance
| Guru | Confluence | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026) | #5 / The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Best for internal workflow knowledge | Best for internal technical docs |
| Pricing | $ ($5 to $20/user/mo) | $ ($5.75 to $11/user/mo) |
| HQ | Philadelphia, USA | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 2013 | 2004 |
Guru
Pushes trusted internal knowledge directly into your team's existing workflows and tools.
www.getguru.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026)
Confluence
The industry standard for internal technical documentation, with deep Jira integration.
www.atlassian.com/software/confluenceSee full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026)
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