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Encyclopaedia Universalis vs Infoplease

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.

Encyclopaedia Universalis

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Encyclopaedia Universalis combines reviewed reference articles with maps, country data, dictionary tools, and education editions. Its subscription plans provide ad-free access, while comparison capacity and institutional features follow stated limits.

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Infoplease

Free plan Web

Infoplease combines broad reference material with subject-focused resources for learning and homework. Its free web access and geography tools are useful, though readers seeking a personal answer to a homework question must use its archives and resources instead.

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The facts

	Encyclopaedia Universalis	Infoplease
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Découverte: €1 a month	Not published
Plans published	3	None
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	encyclopaedia-universalis.fr	infoplease.com
On online encyclopedias	#24 of 31	#20 of 31

Encyclopaedia Universalis: what it does well

More than 55,000 encyclopedia articles
Unlimited access without advertising
Atlas, country data, and dictionary included
Web, Android, and iOS access
Education editions for multiple school levels

What to know first

No free plan
Subscription required for consumer access
Country comparison limits vary by selection
Education access uses institutional systems

Infoplease: what it does well

Free plan and web access.
Atlas includes quizzes and geography tools.
Homework Center spans six subject areas.
Offers citation tools and educator resources.
Readers can report errors for investigation.

What to know first

Web platform only.
Cannot answer individual Homework Center questions.

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