Peer-to-Peer Network
The clients and servers are not separated by this model, every node is itself client and server
in this. Each and every node in this network will request and respond to the services.
Client-Server Network
This is a network model that is used widely. Clients and servers are distinguished in this
network, unique servers and clients are present. The Centralized Server is used in this
network model to store the data as its control centralized. In the Client-Server network, the
server responds to the services requested by the client.
Comparison table of Peer-to-Peer Network and Client-Server Network
Client-Server Network Peer-to-Peer Network
Clients and servers are separated in this
network, and particular servers and
clients are present.
Clients and servers are not separated.
Focuses on exchanging information. Concentrate on connectivity.
Uses centralized server to store data. Each peer has its own data.
Responds to the services requested by
the client.
Request and respond for the services are
done by each and every node.
More costly than Peer-to-Peer network. Less costly than Client-Server network.
More robust than Peer-to-Peer network. Less stable if number of peers is
increase.
Used by both small and large network. Generally suited for small networks with
fewer than 10 computers
