Zendesk Guide 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
Zendesk Guide ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #5) for Support managers and ops teams choosing knowledge base tools (Zendesk vs Confluence vs Notion vs Document360). Unbeatable integration with Zendesk Support for ticket deflection and AI-powered agent suggestions.
At a glance
| Zendesk Guide | Confluence | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026) | #5 / The 11 Best Knowledge Base Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Best for Zendesk suite users | Best for internal technical docs |
| Pricing | $$ ($55 to $115/agent/mo) | $ ($5.75 to $11/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 2007 | 2004 |
Zendesk Guide
Unbeatable integration with Zendesk Support for ticket deflection and AI-powered agent suggestions.
www.zendesk.com/guideSee 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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