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Gliffy

Gliffy is a diagramming app inside Confluence for flowcharts, UML and network diagrams, free for up to 10 users and $3.80/user/mo after that.

Our take: If your team already documents in Confluence, Gliffy is a cheap and tidy way to keep diagrams next to the text they explain, with Visio and draw.io import for migrations.

Best forDiagrams inside Confluence
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
7.4 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try GliffyFree up to 10 users; $3.80/user/mo (annual) after

Gliffy is a diagramming app that runs inside Confluence, for flowcharts, UML, BPMN, network and Mermaid diagrams. It is free for Confluence instances of up to 10 users and costs $3.80 per user a month for 11 to 100 users on an annual plan. The stand-alone Gliffy Online app no longer accepts new accounts.

Gliffy is part of Perforce, and Gliffy Online is closed to new accounts

Gliffy's company timeline says it became part of Perforce Software in 2019, and the product is now branded Gliffy by Perforce.

Gliffy says it is no longer accepting new accounts for its stand-alone Gliffy Online tool. Existing users keep access; new customers can use Gliffy for Confluence or Gliffy Zero Egress.

Checked October 4, 2026
The bottom line

A sensible default for Confluence teams; skip it if you are not on Atlassian.

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA diagramming app that runs inside Confluence (and Jira), sold through the Atlassian Marketplace.
Our takeIf your team already documents in Confluence, Gliffy is a cheap and tidy way to keep diagrams next to the text they explain, with Visio and draw.io import for migrations.
Small instances pay nothing. Outside Atlassian it is not an option any more, because Gliffy Online is closed to new accounts.
Why we rate itNative Confluence diagrams at a low per-user price, free for small teams.
The catchConfluence-only, billed on every Confluence user, and Cloud diagrams lock to read-only if you lapse.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Confluence Cloud and Data Center teams
  • IT and engineering documentation
  • Regulated teams needing zero data egress
Not good for
  • Teams without Confluence
  • New users wanting Gliffy Online
  • Freeform whiteboarding workshops
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Short: install from the Atlassian Marketplace and draw on a page within minutes.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Passing 10 Confluence users, when every licensed user is billed.
  3. Walled garden
    Medium: diagrams live in Confluence, though .gliffy and .png attachments remain and SVG export is available.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
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Gliffy plans and pricing

ProductUsersPriceNotes
Gliffy Diagrams for ConfluenceUp to 10FreeNo time limit
Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence11 to 100$3.80 per user/moPlan billed annually
Gliffy Zero Egress1 to 100As low as $2.80/moNo diagram data leaves your Atlassian environment
Enterprise / Data CenterOver 100 / anyQuote or Atlassian Marketplace tiersData Center licenses are perpetual with 12 months of maintenance

From Gliffy's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. Purchases go through the Atlassian Marketplace and are billed on your Confluence user count. Evaluations last 30 days in Cloud and Data Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gliffy cost?

Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence is free for instances of up to 10 users, then $3.80 per user a month for 11 to 100 users on an annual plan. The Zero Egress edition is listed from $2.80 a month. Over 100 users, enterprise pricing is on request, and all purchases go through the Atlassian Marketplace (checked 4 October 2026).

Is Gliffy free?

Yes, for small teams. Gliffy Diagrams for Confluence is free with no time limit when your Confluence instance has 10 users or fewer. Larger instances get a 30-day evaluation in Cloud or Data Center before paying (checked 4 October 2026).

Is Gliffy part of Confluence?

No, it is a separate app made by Gliffy, now part of Perforce Software, that you add to Confluence from the Atlassian Marketplace. Once installed, diagrams are created and stored inside Confluence pages.

Who owns Gliffy?

Perforce Software. Gliffy's own company timeline says Gliffy became part of Perforce in 2019, and the site now brands the product as Gliffy by Perforce.

Can I still sign up for Gliffy Online?

No. Gliffy says it is no longer accepting new accounts for its stand-alone online diagramming tool. Existing users keep access and can still create diagrams; new customers are pointed to Gliffy for Confluence.

What happens to my diagrams if I stop paying for Gliffy?

On Confluence Cloud, diagrams switch to read-only until you renew. The .gliffy file and a .png image stay attached to each page and can still be opened. On Data Center, diagrams keep working, but you lose support and updates.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Gliffy pricing, Gliffy for Confluence, Gliffy Online status, About Gliffy, Atlassian Marketplace listing.

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