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Difference between Web Browser and Web Server
In this article, you’ll learn about the difference between Web Browser and Web Server.
Web Browser is software that is used to browse and display pages available over the internet whereas a web server is a software that provides these documents when requested by a web browser.
| S.No. | Key | Web Browser | Web Server |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purpose | Web Browser is software which is used to browse and display pages available over internet. | Web server is software which provides these documents when requested by web browsers. |
| 2 | Process | A web browser sends a request to the server for web based documents and services. | Web server sees and approves those requests made by web browsers and sends the document in response. |
| 3 | Request & Response | Web browser sends an HTTP Request and gets a HTTP Response. | Web server receives HTTP Request and sends a HTTP Response. |
| 4 | Processing Model | Web browser has no processing model. | Web server follows three major processing models: process based, thread based or hybrid. |
| 5 | Data Storage | Web browsers stores user data in cookies in local machine. | Web server provides an area to store the website. |
| 6 | Installation | Web Browser is installed on user’s machine. | Web server can be installed anywhere but it need to be on a network or on local computer. |
| 7 | Example | Google Chrome , Microsoft Edge | Apache Server, Nignix Server |
