Treccani is a reference portal and app with an online encyclopedia, vocabulary, synonyms, a biographical dictionary, a magazine, and Galassia Treccani. Readers can browse encyclopedia entries on Android, iOS, and the web; the app also features a word to discover each day and articles about Italian language, geopolitics, science, and society. The online Dizionario Biografico contains more than 40,000 biographies of people who contributed to Italian history across several fields. The Institute describes its mission as publishing and disseminating the Enciclopedia Italiana and related works for culture, education, research, and social service. Users can activate Zero pubblicità only through the Treccani app to browse the portal without ads across devices. Its subscription page advertises up to six months free, with duration selectable in the app; no price is listed. Creating a personal profile requires registering or signing in. Treccani identifies its Institute as the data controller and says personal data may be transferred outside the EU under GDPR adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards.
Who it is for
Treccani suits readers looking for reference works, Italian-language material, and articles on science, society, or geopolitics. The app's ad-free option may suit readers who want portal browsing without ads across devices.
What is good
- Provides an encyclopedia, vocabulary, and synonyms.
- Includes more than 40,000 biographical entries.
- App features a daily word and topical articles.
- Available on Android, iOS, and web.
- Ad-free browsing can cover the portal across devices.
What to know first
- Zero pubblicità must be activated in the app.
- A personal profile requires registration or sign-in.
- No price is listed for Zero pubblicità.
Verdict
Treccani combines reference works with app-based daily vocabulary and topical reading. Its ad-free subscription is optional, activated in the app, and listed with up to six months free but no stated price.
Treccani plans and pricing
All plansCompared on online dictionaries
- Free plan
- Yes
