1. 软件：
软件，顾名思义，就是一种软件系统，它允许用户与计算机进行交互并向计算机发出指令以执行特定任务以及控制硬件及其操作的功能。
2. 算法：
算法，顾名思义，只是一种过程、程序或一组规则，必须遵循这些规则来解决任何类型的计算，即定义应如何执行工作以获得所需结果的分步说明。
软件和算法的区别：
| Software | Algorithm |
|---|---|
| Software usually consists of set of data or instructions. | Algorithm usually consists of technique to solve any problem. |
| It is a program or any operating information that is used by computer. | It is a set of rules that must be followed in calculations. |
| Features of software includes efficiency, usability, portability, reliability, etc. | Features of algorithm includes input, feasibility, precision, unambiguous, easy to grasp, etc. |
| List of software includes google chrome, adobe reader, Microsoft office, etc. | List of algorithm includes searching algorithm, bit algorithm, recursive algorithm, randomized algorithm, etc. |
| Benefits of software includes increase productivity, improve data security, increase customer service, etc. | Benefits of algorithm includes easy to write, easy identification of mistakes, easy to understand logic, etc. |
| It takes more time to develop software. | It takes less time to create algorithm. |
| It is difficult to understand and create software. | It is very easy to understand and create algorithm. |
| Software’s are developed to meet customer requirements. | Algorithms are developed to solve any complex problems. |
| Design and analysis of software is important that help transformation of human readable requirements into implementation i.e. actual code. | Design and analysis of algorithm is important to solve any type of problems in computer science and information technology. |