Looking for a open-source alternative to Confluence?
Switch from Confluence to Lydie for a modern, lightweight alternative. Built for teams who want simple yet powerful documentation without the complexity of enterprise tools. With native AI, real-time collaboration, and the freedom to self-host, Lydie makes team knowledge management effortless.
Lydie vs Confluence
| Feature | Lydie | Confluence |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time collaboration Collaborate with your team in real-time on documents | | |
| Open-source Self-host and customize the platform to your needs | | |
| Integrated AI AI-powered features built directly into the editor | | Atlassian Intelligence (additional cost) |
| Version history Track and restore previous versions of your documents | | |
| External platform sync Sync content to external platforms like GitHub repositories and Shopify blogs | | Via Atlassian Marketplace |
| API access Programmatic access to documents and data via API | | REST API available |
| Modern interface Clean, intuitive UI built with modern standards | | Enterprise-focused UI |
| Lightweight setup Quick to set up without enterprise complexity | | |
Better knowledge base organization
Unlike Confluence's complex space hierarchy, Lydie offers a simpler, more intuitive way to organize your team's knowledge. Create nested pages, link related documents, and build a knowledge base that actually makes sense. No more getting lost in Confluence's maze of spaces and permissions.
Open-source alternative to Confluence
Tired of Confluence's enterprise pricing and vendor lock-in? Lydie is fully open-source and self-hostable, giving you complete control over your documentation platform. No more paying per-user fees or being locked into Atlassian's ecosystem.
AI built-in, not an add-on
While Confluence requires Atlassian Intelligence (at additional cost), Lydie includes powerful AI features right out of the box. Get writing assistance, generate content, and chat with your documents without paying extra for AI capabilities.
Real-time collaboration without the complexity
Lydie's real-time collaboration is as powerful as Confluence's, but without the enterprise complexity. See changes as they happen, work together seamlessly, and keep your team in sync - all in a modern, lightweight interface.
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