C is a general-purpose, imperative computer programming language, supporting structured programming. Developed by Dennis Ritchie & Bell Labs
License: Open Source
Perl is a high-level, interpreted language known for its text processing capabilities and rapid development, while C is a low-level, compiled language that offers high performance and fine control over system resources. Perl excels in scripting and automation tasks, whereas C is preferred for system-level programming and applications requiring high efficiency.