Difference Between Cache and Cookies

In this post, we will understand the difference between cache and cookies −

Cache

• It helps store the content of the website which is used frequently.

• The content of the website is stored in the browser.

• It expires manually.

• It consumes more space.

• Different types of cache are: Browser cache and proxy cache.

• It stores contents like HTML pages, images, JavaScript, CSS.

• It doesn’t send a response with a request.

Cookies

• It helps store the user’s choice.

• The contents of the cookie are stored in both the server and browser.

• It expires automatically.

• It consumes less space.

• Different types of cookies are: Transient cookies and persistent cookies.

• A cookie stores the contents such as browsing sessions and temporary tracking data.

• A cookie sends a response with the requests.