| System Software |
Application Software |
| We make use of system software for operating hardware of the computer. |
The user makes use of application software to perform some specific task. |
| When the operating system is installed on the computer, then the system software is also mounted on the machine. |
We install the application software according to the requirement of the user. |
| System software works in the background. So the user is not able to interact with it. |
Generally, the user interacts with the application software. |
| It can run independently as it provides the platform for the running application softwares. |
It can’t run independently because it is not able to run without the presence of system software. |
| Example: compiler, assembler, interpreter etc.. |
Example: word processor, web browser, media player etc. |
