Encyclopaedia Britannica
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| Fact | Encyclopaedia Britannica | Encyclopaedia Universalis |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1768 | 1968 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Boulogne-Billancourt, France |
| Product | Britannica offers an online encyclopedia and reference service. | Universalis.fr is an online general encyclopedia offering unlimited, ad-free access to its encyclopedic collection by subscription. |
| Support | Customer support is available by phone, Monday through Friday, with listed hours varying by support inquiry. | The maker directs education and junior product support requests to its online support site and USB product requests to a separate assistance site. |
Encyclopaedia Britannica plans
- Free accessFree
- Britannica Education institutional subscriptionPriced on request
- Britannica PremiumPriced on request
- Encyclopaedia Britannica PremiumPriced on request
Encyclopaedia Universalis plans
- Découverte€1 a month
- Fidélité€1 a month
- Zen€79, paid once
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You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Encyclopaedia Universalis if…
It suits individual readers seeking an ad-free reference collection, as well as schools, libraries, local authorities, and companies. The separate Junior and Éducation editions are aimed at primary, secondary, and higher education users.