| HTTP | HTTPS |
|---|---|
| The full form of HTTP is Hypertext Transfer Protocol. | The full form of HTTPS is Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. |
| HTTP is the set of rules for transferring hypertext on world wide web (WWW). | HTTPS is a secure version of the HTTP protocol that uses the SSL/TLS protocol for encryption and authentication. |
| HTTP sends data in plain text. | HTTPS sends the data in encrypted form to make the transmission secure. |
| URLs using HTTP start with "http://". | URLs using HTTPS start with "https://". |