Confluence is built for atlassian users and enterprise, with a focus on pages and spaces. Eraser targets engineering teams and solution architects and leads with diagrams-as-code and ai-diagrams.

Pricing is close: Confluence starts at $6.05/mo versus $10/mo for Eraser — not a deciding factor on its own.

Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.

Eraser edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.

Feature-wise, Eraser offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Confluence takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.

Both tools are a solid fit for engineering teams — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.

Bottom line: Eraser has a slight overall edge — but if jira integration matters most to you, Confluence may still be the right call.