Difference between Encoding and Encryption

Difference between Encoding and Encryption

S.No	Encoding	Encryption
1	Purpose: The purpose of encoding is to transform data so that it can be properly (and safely) consumed by a different type of system.	Purpose: The purpose of encryption is to transform data in order to keep it secret from others.
2	Used for: For maintaining data usability i.e.,to ensure that it is able to be properly consumed.	Used for: For maintaining data confidentiality i.e., to ensure the data cannot be consumed by anyone other than the intended recipient(s).
3	Data Retrieval Mechanism: No key and can be easily reversed provided we know what algorithm was used in encoding.	Data Retrieval Mechanism: Original data can be obtained if we know the key and encryption algorithm used.
4	Algorithms Used: ASCII, Unicode, URL Encoding, Base64	Algorithms Used: AES, Blowfish, RSA
5	Example: Binary data being sent over email, or viewing special characters on a web page.	Example: Sending someone a secret letter that only they should be able to read, or securely sending a password over the Internet.