Hightail vs Confluence
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Document Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026). Last verified June 7, 2026.
The short answer
Confluence ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for Business owners and IT managers choosing document management and DMS software (DocuWare vs M-Files vs SharePoint vs Box) / 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
| Hightail | Confluence | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best Document Management Software (2026) | #2 / The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Large file sharing & creative review | Structured enterprise docs with Atlassian |
| Pricing | $$ ($12 to $36/user/mo) | $$ (Free up to 10 users; paid from ~$6/user/mo) |
| HQ | Campbell, CA, USA | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 2004 | 2004 |
Hightail
Excels at large file transfer and visual feedback for creative and marketing teams.
www.hightail.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Document Management Software (2026)
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.