1.软件：
顾名思义，软件只是一种软件系统，它允许用户与计算机交互并向计算机发出指令以执行特定任务以及控制硬件功能及其操作。
2.算法：
顾名思义，算法只是解决任何类型的计算所必须遵循的一种过程，过程或一组规则，即定义应如何执行工作才能获得所需结果的分步指令。
软件和算法之间的区别：
| 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. |