| Oral communication | Written communication |
| 1. Oral communication does not cover larger distances. | 1. Written communication covers large distances. |
| 2. Speed of communication is fast | 2. Speed of communication is low. |
| 3. Record is not a available execpt in a few cases. | 3. Proper records of communication are available. |
| 4. Secrecy can be maintained | 4. Full secrecy cannot be maintained. |
| 5. Responsibility of the sender cannot be fixed. | 5. Responsibility of the sender can be fixed. |
| 6. It does not support legal evidence | 6. It supports legal evidence. |
| 7. It is informal in nature. | 7. It is formal in nature. |
| 8. Not suitable for lengthy messages. | 8.Suitable for lengthy message. |
| 9. Personal touch visible | 9. Personal touch not available. |
| 10. More suitable for group communication | 10. Less suitable for group communications. |
| 11. Immediate Feedback is available. | 11. Immediate Feedback not available. |