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Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
Plans published51
Spec score · Online Encyclopedias8.8 (#2)7.2 (#23)
Founded17681985
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois, United StatesToronto, Ontario, Canada
SupportCustomer support is available by phone, Monday through Friday, with listed hours varying by support inquiry.Historica Canada provides a contact form, phone numbers, and a Toronto mailing address.

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Encyclopaedia Britannica

  • Free accessFree
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  • Britannica Education institutional subscriptionPriced on request
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The Canadian Encyclopedia

  • FreeFree

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Encyclopaedia Britannica

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.

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