| LAN | MAN |
| Area covered by LAN is around 10km radius | Area covered by MAN is around 100km radius |
| Transmission speed is high in LAN | Transmission speed is moderate in MAN |
| LAN setup is comparatively less expensive | MAN setup is comparatively expensive |
| It uses Ethernet, Wifi technology for communication | It uses optical fiber, satellite technology for communication |
| LAN is set as Private network often, but can be Public as well | MAN is set as public often |