Comparison
| Name | Description | Size | Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie | Small piece of text data filed by server and saved in browser and carried in every request. Mostly used for identifying user. | 4KB | User defined expiration. Default cleared on browser close. |
| localStorage | Permanent storage for each domain. Not used in request. | 5MB | Permanent, unless cleared. |
| sessionStorage | Transient storage for each domain. Not used in request. | 5MB | Available in current session. Cleared when tab or browser closed/refreshed. |
