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Elium alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Elium alternative for most people is Confluence (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of docs and wiki tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free plan for up to 10 users."
Elium compared with 4 alternatives: Guru, Slite, Document360 and Confluence.
Elium is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €15 per user / month, billed yearly (€18 billed monthly), 10-user minimum. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EliumThis tool | Free trial · from €15/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Guru | Paid | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Slite | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Document360 | Free trial | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Confluence | Free plan · from $6.70/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Elium starts at about $16.76 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 2 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Slite and Confluence.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Elium
Guru
Verified company knowledge base with AI search and agents
- Guru also covers AI agents.
Suits: Companies that want one verified source of answers for staff and AI tools
Slite
Team knowledge base with doc verification and AI answers
- Slite starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Slite also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Slite also covers AI agents and documents.
- Slite does not cover templates, which Elium does.
Suits: Teams that want an internal knowledge base with owned, verified docs
Document360
Hosted knowledge base software for public and private docs
- Document360 also covers Markdown.
Suits: Software companies publishing a customer-facing help center
Confluence
Team wiki and docs workspace from Atlassian, tied to Jira
- Confluence starts at $6.70 per user / month, billed monthly (first 100 users).
- Confluence has a free plan, which Elium lacks.
- Confluence also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Confluence lists no browser extension, which Elium has.
- Confluence also covers databases, whiteboard and documents.
Suits: Teams that run Jira and want documentation linked to their issues
Limits worth knowing in Elium
- Every plan has a 10-user minimum, so very small teams cannot buy it.
- There is no free plan, and the free trial starts with a call with the Elium team.
- Approval workflows, SSO, audit trail, the browser extension and MCP connections need Corporate at €20 per user / month billed yearly.
- Prices are shown in euros; Enterprise pricing is not published.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Elium?
The alternatives to Elium in this directory are Guru, Slite, Document360 and Confluence. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Elium.
Is there a free alternative to Elium?
Yes. Confluence has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Elium alternatives work on Windows?
The Elium listing does not include a Windows app. Slite lists one.
Which Elium alternatives work on macOS?
The Elium listing does not include a macOS app. Slite lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.