Spanish  
eSYNTAX Logo

Products are tangible items you own. Services are intangible activities you experience. The key difference is tangibility and ownership.

We Power Your Business!

Our Services

Responsive Website DesignMarketing StrategiesCloud Development

Our Company

Blog PostsAbout eSYNTAXClients' PortfolioWeb Design Portfolio
 
Home Page
product-vs-service.png

Product vs. Service

Marketing Strategy  /  Product or Service
esyntax.jpg  eSYNTAX    |    Jun 16, 2025

Understanding the difference between a product and a service is key in business.

What is a Product?

A product is a tangible item that can be touched, seen, and physically owned.

  • Tangible: You can hold it.
  • Owned: You can buy and keep it.
  • Stored: It can be kept in inventory.
  • Consistent: Usually the same every time.

Examples: A smartphone, a car, a book, a laptop, a piece of clothing.

What is a Service?

A service is an intangible activity or performance that is provided to you. You experience it, but you don't own a physical item.

  • Intangible: You cannot touch or hold it.
  • Experienced: You consume it as it's delivered.
  • Not Stored: Cannot be kept in inventory.
  • Variable: Can differ slightly each time.

Examples: A haircut, legal advice, transportation, consulting, a medical check-up.

Key Differences:

The main distinctions are:

  • Tangibility: Products are physical; services are not.
  • Ownership: You own a product; you experience a service.
  • Storage: Products can be stored; services cannot.
  • Production/Consumption: Products are often made before you buy them; services are created and used at the same time.
cPANEL