Confluence table app comparison
Simple Tables as an Advanced Tables alternative
Both products extend tables in Confluence, but they are designed around different workflows. The right choice depends on whether you want a focused table product or a broader collection of table macros.
What Advanced Tables is designed to do
Atlassian describes Advanced Tables as an app that adds capabilities such as totals, averages, numbering, sorting, filtering, and styling. Buyers should verify the current Cloud feature set and licensing on its Marketplace listing before deciding.
Where Simple Tables is different
Simple Tables provides one setup flow for imported files and native Confluence tables. Its documented feature set includes CSV, JSON, XLS and XLSX import, search, grouping, calculated columns, aggregations, formatting, and export.
- One table configuration experience
- Calculated columns with documented expression functions
- Forge-based runtime and published no-data-egress boundary
- Support for native Confluence table content
Decision guide
Choose based on the workflow you need, not the length of a feature checklist. Evaluate Advanced Tables when its macro model matches existing pages. Evaluate Simple Tables when teams want a focused, modern table workflow with file import, calculations, grouping, and a clear Cloud architecture.
Sources used for this guide
Related Simple Tables documentation
Frequently asked questions
Is Simple Tables a direct replacement for every Advanced Tables macro?
No. The products have different models and buyers should map the macros and workflows they currently use before migrating.
Can Simple Tables import Excel files?
Yes. Simple Tables documents support for XLS and XLSX alongside CSV and JSON imports.
Does Simple Tables work with native Confluence tables?
Yes. Simple Table with Body enhances a native Confluence table while preserving the Confluence editing workflow.