Gliffy empowers knowledge workers in technical roles to save time on building and managing documentation and foster more effective communication between cross-functional teams.
While Confluence whiteboards are a general-purpose tool for brainstorming, ideation, and note-taking, enterprise teams choose Gliffy for its enhanced technical capabilities.
Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the diagramming features you’ll find in Gliffy and Confluence whiteboards.
Feature Comparison
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Gliffy
Confluence Whiteboards
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Technical Diagramming (UML, ERD, BPMN, Architecture)
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Advanced Shape Libraries (AWS, Cisco, DevOps)
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Code-Based Diagram Generation (Mermaid)
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Layer Support for Complex Diagram Structure
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Diagram Version Control (Restore & Compare Versions)
Gliffy was the first diagram app to receive this credential.
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Generate Diagrams with AI from Text Prompts
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Import Data with Live-Updating via CSV
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Multipage Support
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Support for Data Center
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Freehand Drawing
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Templates for Technical Diagramming
Very Limited
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Agile Templates
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Real-Time Collaboration
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Sticky Notes
