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Citizendium vs Oxford Reference
Both stand on online encyclopedias. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Citizendium offers a structured wiki with article statuses, subject grouping and contributor support. Its published access is web-only, and the reported article collection includes a large number of developing or stub entries.
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Free plan Web
Oxford Reference combines a broad reference collection with some free content and monthly Quick Reference updates. Public users can search abstracts and keywords, but full access requires payment.
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| Citizendium | Oxford Reference | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | citizendium.org | oxfordreference.com |
| On online encyclopedias | #13 of 31 | #17 of 31 |
Citizendium: what it does well
- Free web access
- Contributors use real names
- Articles have four status categories
- Sandbox available for editing practice
- Forum supports help and policy discussions
What to know first
- Only web access is stated
- Many articles are still Developing or Stubs
- Workgroups no longer handle group communications
Oxford Reference: what it does well
- Cross-searches content across 25 subject areas
- Includes 2 million digitized entries
- Quick Reference updates monthly
- Some timelines, quotations, and overviews are freely accessible
What to know first
- Complete content requires a subscription or purchase
- Pricing is available on request
- Premium is an institutional package
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