M-commerce vs E-commerce
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Although both are very different in their way of approach both aim
at the same goals. To understand the difference between both, have
a look at the following table.
Nom | E-commerce | M-commerce |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Access of the internet is necessary for carrying out e-commerce trade. E-commerce connectivity is low and smaller in size. | Due to the larger number of mobile users, we have large connective networks available. Mobile connections are easier than compared to large big systems. |
| Mobility | E-commerce activities are conducted with the help of desktop computers or laptops. Therefore users have to look for a place to do their transactions. E-commerce trade is limited to a source to carry out its process. | M-commerce implies the use of mobile devices, therefore people can do their business transactions anywhere. Less limited, because of their small weight & size they are easy to carry. |
| Reachability | Due to bounded with system, electricity, and internet it is limited to certain places. | Due to easy portability, mobile commerce reach is wider than e-commerce. |
| Location Tracking | Due to the non-portability of devices location tracking capabilities of e-commerce is very much limited. | M-commerce, on the other hand, using the features like GPS, WiFi and so on can track your exact location. |
| Security | E-commerce makes its payments using the credit cards which often stops customers ending up their transactions. | Mobile commerce is more secure than e-commerce because of authentication details available on mobile devices. |
| Ease | Shopping on the laptops takes a little extra time in the purchasing process. | On the other hand with a few couples clicks purchases through mobile commerce is quick. |
| Usage | Because of a more complicated user interface and its functions e-commerce usage is less simple. | M-commerce is more simple in use because all of its functions are simplified. |
| Convenience | E-commerce is more restricted to the place and system for doing any transaction. | M-commerce is more convenient as you can do your transactions at any time and place. |
| Cost | Creation of web store and the use of the internet is not that costly. | Creation of mobile apps and the use of cellular data is a bit costly. But now even that issue is resolved. |
| Platform Used | Activities are conducted at web stores only. | Web stores, web apps, mobile version, hybrid apps, native app. |
| Customization | Due to the broader area use of customization for each user is not possible. | Mobile devices, on the other hand, are owned by individuals. It is easy to customize apps as per the users business needs. |
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