Encyclopaedia Universalis
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VisitEncyclopaedia Universalis vs Wikipedia
What both publish
| Fact | Encyclopaedia Universalis | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt, France | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Purpose | Encyclopædia Universalis presents its online resources as an encyclopedia for teaching and documentary research, serving individuals and professional organizations. | Wikipedia describes itself as a free encyclopedia. |
Encyclopaedia Universalis plans
- Découverte€1 a month
- Fidélité€1 a month
- Zen€79, paid once
Wikipedia plans
- Free Wikipedia accessFree
- WikipediaFree
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 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.