Is sessionStorage better than localStorage?

Which is better sessionStorage vs localStorage?

localStorage and sessionStorage are almost identical and have the same API. The difference is that with sessionStorage , the data is persisted only until the window or tab is closed. With localStorage , the data is persisted until the user manually clears the browser cache or until your web app clears the data.

Is sessionStorage more secure than localStorage?

If your application needs data to be shared across multiple browser windows and tabs, use the LocalStorage otherwise, use the SessionStorage. Both SessionStorage and LocalStorage are vulnerable to XSS attacks. Therefore avoid storing sensitive data in browser storage.

Should I use sessionStorage?

Session storage is a popular choice when it comes to storing data on a browser. It enables developers to save and retrieve different values. Unlike local storage, session storage only keeps data for a particular session. The data is cleared once the user closes the browser window.

Which is better cookie or local storage?

Unlike Cookies where all Cookies (for that domain) are sent on each request, Local and Session Storage data aren't sent on each HTTP request. They just sit in your browser until someone requests it. Each browser has a different specifications on how much data can be stored inside Local and Session Storage.