| It stores data with no expiration date | It stores data only for a session (until the tab is closed) | These are TEXT files that contain a SMALL piece of data |
| The storage limit is maximum compared to two. | The storage limit is larger than the cookie. | The limit is LESS than 4KB for cookies. |
| The data stored in Local Storage can be easily read and change. | The data stored in Session Storage can also be easily read and change. | Data can only be read in the form of PLAIN text. |
| Local Storage allows user to store Javascript primitives. | Session Storage also allows you to store Javascript primitives. | Cookies only allow you to store strings. |
