Here Software vs Program have their own differences and nature. A software is a collection and set of program to execute with the help of many modules. And the program is a collection and set of instructions to execute the specific task.

The simple examples for Software and Programs are here…

• Program: Program to Find Larger Number (Simple Program to Find Larger Number)
• Software: Antivirus or Application Software’s Like Microsoft Word

What is Software?

Software consists of computer programs, procedures, rules, and associated documentation and data. A developer of a specific program will use a particular program to create a particular software.

Software includes some characteristics.

• Flexible
• Can be Modifiable
• Can  be Reproduced
• Tailored or Customized as per Requirement
• Reliable
• Efficient

Difference – Software vs Program

Program

• It’s smaller in size.
• A single user can develop a program.
• Can be worked on adopted development.
• It may not have proper interface as complex software.
• Program will specifically execute a specified task.
• Program depends on compiler.

Software

• It can be large in size.
• The large number of modules can be included.
• A team can develop software.
• It will be proper and systematic development.
• It can be well researched and researched interface.
• Good and impactful documented.
• It can have many features and many modules to perform multiple tasks.
• Software depends on operating system.

Wrapping it Up

There are thousands of tasks and actions that a software performs for its users. An application designed specifically for a bank performs different tasks. Software can also perform one specific function.