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Best Documentation & Collaboration Tools for PMs

Compare Confluence and Google Workspace for product documentation, specs, and team collaboration.

Documentation tools are where product specs, meeting notes, and team knowledge live. The choice often comes down to your existing tech stack and team preferences.

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ConfluenceEnterpriseFree (10 users), $6+/user/mo

Team wiki and knowledge management platform from Atlassian.

Structured knowledge baseDeep Jira integrationPage templatesSpaces for team organization

Best for: Teams already in the Atlassian ecosystem

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Google WorkspaceStarterFree personal, $6+/user/mo business

Productivity suite with Docs, Sheets, Slides, and real-time collaboration.

Universal familiarityReal-time co-editingFree personal accountsSeamless sharing

Best for: Teams needing lightweight, familiar docs

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Quick Comparison

#ToolPricingSegmentBest For
1ConfluenceFree (10 users), $6+/user/moEnterpriseTeams already in the Atlassian ecosystem
2Google WorkspaceFree personal, $6+/user/mo businessStarterTeams needing lightweight, familiar docs

Best by Budget

Free budget:Google Workspace
Under $25/seat:Google Workspace
$25–$75/seat:Confluence
$75+/seat:Confluence

Verdict

Confluence is the clear choice for Atlassian shops that need structured knowledge bases. Google Workspace is universal and sufficient for teams that value simplicity and real-time collaboration.

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