Rovo vs. Glean: Which is Best for Business Efficiency?
As businesses embrace digital transformation, they increasingly rely on AI tools to streamline tasks, improve communication, and boost productivity. One of Atlassian’s latest innovations, Atlassian Rovo , is an AI-powered virtual teammate designed to do just that. Equipped with customizable AI Agents, Rovo reduces manual effort and supercharges team efficiency, turning hours of work into minutes.
On the other hand, platforms like Glean also offer AI-driven solutions aimed at optimizing productivity. But which one truly stands out? This article breaks down the key differences between Atlassian Rovo and Glean, helping you decide which platform is your ultimate productivity partner.
Search and Discovery
Atlassian Rovo Search
Rovo excels in knowledge retrieval with its AI-powered search engine, which enables employees to find essential information within and beyond the Atlassian ecosystem. Rovo Connectors further enhances its capabilities by linking to products like Slack, MS Teams, GitHub, Figma, Google Drive, and custom apps, offering seamless access to various platforms. Rovo delivers powerful, context-aware search results across connected systems. Expect to see 40+ connectors available by 2025.
Glean focuses on knowledge retrieval, providing an AI-powered search engine that helps employees locate essential documents, files, and data across platforms like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Salesforce. Glean offers multiple connectors, although not all are all relevant for teamwork applications.
Both Rovo and Glean use Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) powered by multi-model Large Language Models (LLMs). In addition, both tools aid in knowledge discovery.
Key Takeaway: Rovo and Glean excel at retrieving information from multiple platforms. However, Rovo connectors support key teamwork areas like Work Management, Software Development, and Service Management, and the number of available Connectors is only going to grow in the near future.
Knowledge Sharing
Atlassian Rovo Chat
Rovo allows teams to deeply understand their company’s knowledge by learning as they work. Its AI-powered features include Chat, Knowledge Cards, and Definitions that help users find everything they need to know within the workflow. Knowledge Cards and contextual definitions provide in-depth snapshots of project details, objectives, team information, and insights directly within the workflow, enhancing the flow of teamwork and making knowledge more accessible and actionable.
In contrast, while Glean excels at contextualized search, it doesn’t go beyond that. Although Glean supports Chat , it lacks critical features like Knowledge Cards and Definitions , which are essential for maintaining a deep understanding of knowledge within the workflow. Rovo offers these features, promoting a more integrated and insightful knowledge-sharing approach.
Key Takeaway : If you’re looking for a solution that excels in search and deepens team understanding with integrated knowledge tools like Knowledge Cards and Definitions , Rovo is the superior choice. While strong in search, Glean doesn’t offer the same level of workflow integration.
Agents
Creating a Rovo Agent
Rovo Agents are highly sophisticated AI-powered “virtual teammates” that efficiently gather information, make decisions, and take actions to streamline workflows. They are designed with specific goals, powered by Atlassian’s Teamwork Graph, and can execute tailored actions. Rovo offers 20 ready-to-use agents and additional agents and apps through the Marketplace.
Customers can also develop custom agents using the Forge platform or the Atlassian no-code solution. These agents will support multiple large language models (LLMs), making them adaptable for various tasks. Rovo agents enable multi-agent and human collaboration, allowing them to handle more complex, multi-step workflows and offering deeper integration with company knowledge through contextualized actions.
Glean Agents , while user-friendly and accessible for non-programmers, offer no-code generative AI agents with basic functionality. Using the Glean Action SDK , agents can be integrated to perform up to five simple actions, such as updating a Google Doc, fetching a calendar invite, or creating a Jira issue. However, Glean does not yet offer the same breadth of agents as Rovo, and its functionality is limited when handling more advanced or multi-step workflows.
Key Takeaway : If you’re looking for customizable, powerful AI agents that can handle complex, multi-step workflows and foster collaboration, Rovo Agents are the best choice. Glean Agents are suitable for users seeking basic actions but do not yet offer the extensive capabilities and customization options that Rovo provides.
Integrations
Rovo integrates with Atlassian tools like Jira , Confluence, and Loom , making it perfect for businesses already using these platforms. You can also add Rovo Connectors; for coders or Github fans, there is even a Github Copilot extension.Glean also excels at integrating with many tools, such as Google Workspace , Microsoft 365 , Slack , Dropbox , and Salesforce.
Key Takeaway : If your business revolves around Atlassian tools, Rovo is the clear winner.
Use Cases
Rovo is perfect for teams. It can organize backlogs, create Confluence pages, and automate multi-step processes, making it an excellent fit for businesses managing complex projects. These are a plethora of use cases! For instance, Rovo can assist your Human Resources department with a fast and efficient onboarding process. Glean is ideal for companies that manage and retrieve information efficiently across multiple platforms.
Pricing
Rovo : Like other Atlassian tools, Rovo pricing is based on consumption and the number of users. It starts at $20 annual/$24 monthly per user per month. Guess what? There is even an Early-Adopter discount. Rovo’s early adoption benefits include a 60% discount on the Year 1 list price and a 40% discount on the Year 2 list price. At the start of Year 3, customers will follow the current published list price. For more information, make sure to check out Atlassian Rovo.
Glean : Prices are typically based on the number of users and platforms integrated. The more data sources and users, the higher the cost. However, the time saved in searching for information often justifies the investment.
Key Takeaway: Atlassian Rovo and Glean pricing are based on overall consumption and the number of users (tier-based). But, with its newest arrival, Rovo has a deal you can’t beat.
Data Models
Rovo is built with the Teamwork Graph (TWG)in mind—it is Atlassian’s secret ingredient! It is a powerful tool that maps team relationships and interactions, enabling enhanced collaboration, productivity, and data-driven decision-making. Rovo leverages TWG to deliver richer, customized chat responses and empower its agents with precise, personalized actions based on your organization’s unique knowledge. This makes Rovo’s AI-powered assistants more effective in automating workflows and streamlining tasks tailored to your team’s context.
Glean’s Knowledge Graph is explicitly designed to enhance the search experience. Key components of the Glean Knowledge Graph include Pagerank, Anchors, Personalization, and Semantic Understanding, all of which are optimized for enterprise search. However, Glean’s data model is primarily built to improve search results, limiting its ability to support more complex, workflow-driven actions beyond search optimization.
Key Takeaway : Rovo’s use of the Teamwork Graph (TWG) allows it to deliver tailored, context-aware actions and enhanced team collaboration, whereas Glean’s Knowledge Graph is focused on optimizing search functionality. Thus, Rovo is the stronger choice for teams seeking workflow integration and deeper collaboration.
Rovo – All-In-One Generative AI Tool
Rovo is your all-in-one generative AI tool that combines enterprise search, chat, and AI assistants, streamlining workflows and reducing AI tool sprawl. It eliminates data silos and bottlenecks by providing efficient search across all apps, empowering teams to access the information they need quickly.
Rovo also supports a wide range of agents—ready-to-use, marketplace, and custom-built—all tailored to fit each organization’s needs. With its multi-player collaboration capabilities, Rovo enables teams to collectively find, learn, and act on organizational knowledge in real time. By leveraging two decades of teamwork knowledge, Rovo delivers personalized and precise insights, making it the go-to solution for enterprises aiming to enhance productivity and collaboration.
If your organization is looking for a comprehensive AI solution that facilitates search, task automation, and team collaboration, Rovo’s integrated platform, advanced AI agents, and deep knowledge retrieval make it an unbeatable choice. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve—contact Seibert Solutions today and lead the way with this game-changing tool.