Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Directly modify the XHTML or ADF (JSON) source of Confluence pages with a browser-based editor. Syntax highlighting, code folding, error checking, and page preview make ADF (JSON) and Storage (XHTML) modifications easy and intuitive.
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- Add custom HTML to Confluence pages - Use CSS and Javascript to enhance looks and functionality - Run code snippets - Embed external contents and web pages as Iframe
| Metric | Source Editor for Confluence | HTML Macro for Confluence |
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| Rating | 4.3 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 25 | ★ 31 |
| Active installs | 2,033+ | 2,339+ |
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| Pricing | From $0/yr | From $0/yr |
| Pricing tiers | 6 tiers | 6 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
Based on the data on this page, HTML Macro for Confluence is the stronger choice for most Atlassian Marketplace teams — 5.0★ vs Source Editor for Confluence's 4.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Source Editor for Confluence at From $0/yr, HTML Macro for Confluence at From $0/yr. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage teams who need fast install and low risk should default to HTML Macro for Confluence; mid-market and enterprise teams with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Source Editor for Confluence's 25-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than HTML Macro for Confluence's broader-but-shallower coverage.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Atlassian Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Source Editor for Confluence audit • HTML Macro for Confluence audit
| Keyword | Source Editor for Confluence | HTML Macro for Confluence |
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| form | #264 | #98 |
| forms | #319 | #54 |
Both Source Editor for Confluence and HTML Macro for Confluence offer paid plans only. Source Editor for Confluence starts at From $0/yr; HTML Macro for Confluence starts at From $0/yr. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
HTML Macro for Confluence has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 31 reviews) compared to Source Editor for Confluence (4.3★ from 25 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
HTML Macro for Confluence holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.3★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Atlassian Marketplace. HTML Macro for Confluence has the deeper published review base (31 vs 25), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Source Editor for Confluence typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (25 reviews). HTML Macro for Confluence typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (31 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Source Editor for Confluence and HTML Macro for Confluence both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Source Editor for Confluence" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.