The verdict
On the data we hold, Confluence comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Confluence starts lower, at $5.42/mo against $25/mo.
- In our HR ranking, Confluence places 1 and Soul Link 15 of 27.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $5.42/mo | $25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Not known yet |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
Confluence
- FreeFree forever for up to 10 users.Free
- StandardPer user per month; price shown in the page's structured data for 1 to 300 users.$5.42/mo/seat
- PremiumPer user per month; connects work across teams; price for 1 to 300 users.$10.44/mo/seat
SL
Soul Link
- MonthlyFull personal library access$29.99/mo
- AnnualLong-term members saving on costs$299.99/yr
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Confluence if…
Product, engineering, marketing and operations teams that already use Jira and want specs, documentation and shared knowledge in a wiki that sits next to their issue tracker.
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