Choosing the right app from our range of Team Files-powered options is simpler than you might think. Our apps offer everything from effortless file management and sharing to advanced folder automation and previews of Jira issue layouts.
We recognize that everyone has unique needs and priorities. If you're wondering whether you need all the powerful features that Team Files for Jira offers, we've got you covered. Check our straightforward feature comparison table below, designed to help you easily understand the differences between Team Files, SharePoint Connector, Google Drive Connector, and Office Editor. With this guide, finding the app that perfectly matches your requirements is a breeze.
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Team Files for Jira
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SharePoint Connector for Jira
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Google Drive Connector for Jira
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Office Editor for Jira
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Cloud storage services supported
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Box
Dropbox
Egnyte
Google Drive
OneDrive
OneDrive Business
SharePoint
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OneDrive Business
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Jira native attachments advanced preview layout
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Edit native Jira attachments
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Connect Cloud Storage Files & Folders to Issues
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Full file manager
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Folder Automation
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Data Residency USA/EU
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Powerful Admin and Project level settings
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While Atlassian Confluence's Smart Links feature offers a convenient way to embed content from external sources, it has limitations regarding file management, team collaboration, and document synchronization. The Team Files app for Confluence (or SharePoint / Google Drive Connectors) extends these capabilities, enabling seamless integration, real-time collaboration, and enhanced document control, providing greater value for teams collaborating around files within Confluence. Creating one Single Source of Truth between Confluence and SharePoint/Box/Dropbox/Egnyte/Google Drive.
Below is a feature comparison between Confluence's native Smart Links and Team Files.
Feature | Team Files for Confluence | Confluence Smart Links |
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File Preview | Full in-app preview of multiple file types | Limited, depends on the source |
File Management | Centralized repository, multiple-folder creation, file upload, rename, delete, and more | Basic, link, and open files |
Muilti-cloud support | Support for files and folders from SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox and Egnyte | Support for SharePoint, OneDrive and Google Drive |
Real-time Collaboration | Real-time co-editing, collaboration within Confluence | Not supported |
Permissions Management | Set custom permissions for groups per folder within Confluence Spaces | Follows external source permissions |
Searchability | Full search for files across all connected folders | Not supported |
Advanced Layouts | Define macro size, headers, expand/collapse, and more | Limited card preview |
Team Files enhances Confluence by making file handling more robust and collaborative. It offers a superior solution for teams that work with cloud files daily. You can learn more here.
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