Encyclopaedia Universalis
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Nationalencyklopedin
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| Fact | Encyclopaedia Universalis | Nationalencyklopedin |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial review | Articles are written by recognized authors and professors, then reviewed and validated by the editorial team. | NE says its fact-checked articles are created by an expert editorial team and a large network of experts. |
| Education content | Universalis Éducation lists 60,000 articles, 31,000 media items, 38,000 audio podcasts, and 1,500 atlas maps. | NE Fakta includes the encyclopedia, NE Play films and programs, dictionaries, themed packages, Haja texts, and an assignment bank. |
| Founded | 1968 | 1985 |
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt, France | Malmö, Sweden |
| Product | Universalis.fr is an online general encyclopedia offering unlimited, ad-free access to its encyclopedic collection by subscription. | NE describes itself as a digital knowledge company offering products and services for schools, individuals, libraries, companies, and government agencies. |
| Security | The maker says its education resources are protected with GAR, the French secure access manager for educational resources. | NE says access to personal information is limited by job duties and that staff use encrypted transmission to access it. |
Encyclopaedia Universalis plans
- Découverte€1 a month
- Fidélité€1 a month
- Zen€79, paid once
Nationalencyklopedin plans
- NE Utforska (monthly)59 SEK a month
- NE Fördjupa (monthly)89 SEK a month
- NE Familj (monthly)119 SEK a month
- NE Utforska (annual)590 SEK a year
- NE Fördjupa (annual)890 SEK a year
- NE Familj (annual)1,190 SEK a year
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.
Pick Nationalencyklopedin if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.