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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Platform Used | Activities are conducted at web stores only. | Web stores, web apps, mobile version, hybrid apps, native app. |
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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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