Encyclopédie Larousse vs Encyclopaedia Britannica

Encyclopédie Larousse is a free web encyclopedia with a homepage search field and a collection of entries using text and images. The homepage lists 135,000 definitions, 90,000 articles, and 92,000 synonyms. Featured subjects include Impressionism, Napoleon I, the Renaissance, Africa, and the Second World War. The site is published by Éditions Larousse, a French simplified joint-stock company based in Paris. Its credits name editorial staff, advisers, and contributors to the encyclopedia and related dictionaries. Legal credits identify Microsoft Ireland Ltd. as the host and state that Éditions Larousse has appointed a data protection officer reachable at Hachette Livre in Vanves, France. The terms of use govern access to and use of the website and were updated on 28 July 2023. Larousse says requests to reproduce text or drawings must include specified usage details and require at least 30 days to process. It does not authorize reproduction of photographs. For a “Forbidden” access error, the site advises deleting browser cookies.

Encyclopaedia Britannica is a web-based encyclopedia and reference service, with limited digital content available to visitors without a premium membership. Premium membership unlocks unlimited, ad-free access to more than 130,000 fact-checked articles, along with more than 60,000 images and videos, maps, infographics, and illustrations. Learning materials include biographies, quizzes, games, topic roundups, and homework help. Members also receive limited-run newsletters, e-books, and digital access to content from Britannica’s first edition. Britannica lists citation tools, educator resources, institutional access, and multimedia and interactive formats. Kids content requires a premium membership. A free access plan is listed at free. Premium pricing is available on request; Britannica also offers monthly memberships and academic and corporate subscriptions. Monthly members can cancel at any time. Customer support is available by phone on weekdays, with hours varying by inquiry. Founded in 1768, Britannica is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.