Difference between Formal Communication and Informal Communication:

The difference between Formal Communication and Informal Communication is given in table below

Sl no Formal Communication Informal Communication
1 It is based on formal organisational relationships. It energes out of social interactions among the people.
2 The channels of communication are prescribed. Channels of communication depend on individual’s relationship.
3 It is rigid as deviations are not allowed. It is quite flexible because nothing is prescribed.
4 The speed of message travel is slow because of formalisation. Message travels faster.
5 Chances of message distortion are low. Messages are often distorted.
6 It is treated as authentic. It is not authentic even if the message is correct.