Encyclopaedia Britannica
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VisitEncyclopaedia Britannica vs Wikipedia
What both publish
| Fact | Encyclopaedia Britannica | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Company founding | LinkedIn states that Encyclopaedia Britannica was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1768. | The Wikimedia Foundation says it was founded in 2003. |
| Company headquarters and size | LinkedIn lists Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. as privately held, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with 201–500 employees. | Crunchbase lists San Francisco, California headquarters and an employee range of 501–1,000. |
| Founded | 1768 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, United States | San Francisco, California, USA |
Encyclopaedia Britannica plans
- Free accessFree
- Britannica Education institutional subscriptionPriced on request
- Britannica PremiumPriced on request
- Encyclopaedia Britannica PremiumPriced on request
Wikipedia plans
- Free Wikipedia accessFree
- WikipediaFree
Pick Encyclopaedia Britannica if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Wikipedia if…
Wikipedia suits readers looking for a free encyclopedia across many languages, including people who want to save reading lists for offline use in the Android app. Its volunteer-led editorial model is relevant to readers considering how content decisions are made.