Is local storage faster than cookies?

Which is better cookie or local storage?

Local storage can store up to 5mb offline data, whereas session can also store up to 5 mb data. But cookies can store only 4kb data in text format.

Is local storage safer than cookies?

LocalStorage/SessionStorage is vulnerable to XXS attacks. Access Token can be read by JavaScript. Cookies, with httpOnly, secure and SameSite=strict flags, are more secure.

Can local storage Replace cookies?

Local Storage (you'll find it under Web Storage on W3) is and isn't a replacement for cookies. That's what's most confusing about it. In most cases, you can safely use localStorage instead of cookies and get the (wrong) impression that they are the same, while they are not.

Is local storage fast?

Speed is not the real concern # localStorage is not infinite. Browsers have limits on the amount of localStorage data, and the amount of space you have varies from browser-to-browser. It's also shared space for all sites, not just your app. Kind of like the hard drive in your computer or phone.