Difference between Software and Program with examples

Software:

Software consists of bundles of programs and data files. It is a broad term which is designed to perform some specific set of operations.

Program:

Program is a set of instructions which performs only a specific type of task.

Program vs Software:

Software
Program
1. Software is a broad term which is designed to perform some specific set of operations.1. Program is a set of instructions which performs only a specific type of task.
2. A software consists of bundles of programs and data-files.2. A program consists of a set of instructions which are coded in the programming language like C, C++, C#, Java, etc.
3. A software can be classified into two categories such as- Application Software and System Software.3. A program can't be classified into various categories.
4. A software is developed by either single programmer or a group of programmer's, but it's a native user.4. A program is developed by a single programmer but it's not a native user.
5. SDLC is used to develop every software.5. SDLC is not used to make programs
6. A software isn't compiled when we give it commands to perform specific operations.6. A program is compiled every time when we need to generate some output from it.
7. Every software has a dedicated user interface.7. Programs don't have a user interface.