# Difference between PLCs and Personal computer

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**Created:** [November 14, 2017, 7:39pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/difference-between-plcs-and-personal-computer/2648 "2017-11-14T19:39:42Z")\
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> ## PLC:

- Operates in industrial enviroment

- PLC is programmed in relay ladder logic

- Has no keyboard, CD drive, monitor, or disk drive

- Has communication ports and terminals for input and output devices

> ## PC:

- Capable of executing several programs simultaneously, in any order.

- Some manufacturer have software and interface card available so that a PC can do the work of a PLC.

- Speedy information processing

- Easy customization

- Straightforward data exchange with other systems