 Link | Group | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Type |  |  |
| Audience | Small | Large |
| Privacy | Can change to be a closed group if wanted | Always open to public |
| Visibility | Not indexed by search engine. People need to look up on Facebook when signed on | Indexed by search engines and can be embedded anywhere (via the Like button) |
| Joining | Permission from a group member is needed/ Can be added by members | Anyone can like a Page |
| Message | Yes, available as group message | Doesn't support this feature |
| Chat | Yes, available as group chat | Doesn't support this feature |
| Restriction | Doesn't support this feature | Can choose whether fans are allowed to post on wall |
| Event | Yes, available | Yes, available |
| Document | Members can create and collaborate | Doesn't support this feature |
| Customization | Doesn't support this feature | Can be customized using Facebook Dev tools and third-party services |
| Application | Doesn't support this feature | Can host applications and make them restricted (fans have to like the page first to see content/application) |
| Vanity URL | No, but comes with vanity e-mail address | Yes, with minimum of 25 likes |
| Insight | Doesn't support this feature | Admins can keep track of growth and activities |
| Notification for new post(s) | Yes, via e-mail (by default) | Yes, on news feed |