| Basis of Comparison | Static IP address | Dynamic IP address |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Static IP address is a fixed number assigned to the computer. | The dynamic IP address is a temporary number assigned to the computer. |
| Provided By | Static IP address is provided by ISP(Internet Service Provider). | The dynamic IP address is provided by DHCP(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). |
| Change requirement | It is static means that IP address does not change. | It is non-static means that IP address changes whenever the user connects to a network. |
| Security | It is not secure as IP address is constant. | It is secure because each time IP address changes. |
| Cost | It is costlier than Dynamic IP address. | It is cheaper than the Static IP address. |
| Device tracking | Static IP address is trackable as IP address is constant. | The dynamic IP address is untraceable as IP address is always changing. |
